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Three win $5,000 Local History Prize
THREE historians have shared Wollongong City Libraries’ $5,000 Biennial Local History Prize for their works on the settlement of Dapto Creek by veterans and on the history of a Helensburgh master builder. JGD Howes…
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Showground future under microscope
Wollongong City Council is working on a long-term plan for the Bulli Showground Precinct and is asking for the community to get involved and share their thoughts. As part of the first phase of…
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Council’s plans for Bulli Showground
Wollongong City Council is working on a long-term plan for the Bulli Showground precinct and is asking for the community to get involved and share their thoughts. Community feedback is being collated ahead of…
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Thirroul elder abuse
A WOMAN has been charged with elder abuse and domestic violence offences following an incident in Thirroul on Friday. Police went to the home in Station Street about 10.45pm on Friday and observed from…
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Assault charges at Otford
TWO men have been charged after a police officer was injured during an arrest at Otford just before 6.30pm on Friday. Wollongong police stopped a vehicle on Lady Wakehurst Drive at Otford. Checks revealed…
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Fairy Meadow man on drug charges
A FAIRY Meadow man is before the courts after being charged by Strike Force Raptor South with drug and firearm offences in the Illawarra region. Officers from the Criminal Groups Squad’s Strike Force Raptor…
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Work starts on new kiosk
WORK has started on the new café for Stanwell Park Beach. The purpose built café will have an elevated covered dining deck overlooking the park, a paved outdoor seating area and a kiosk…
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Foothills Road bypass plan dumped
A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to upgrade Foothills Road Fire Trail as an alternate route for traffic to Lawrence Hargrave Drive through Thirroul has been dumped by Wollongong City Council after strong community opposition. Community feedback…
