• Councillor calls for support on CSG

    THE Illawarra Greens have called for Wollongong City Council to support the ban on Coal Seam Gas exploration and mining in the water catchment. Greens Councillor Jill Merrin said Council have discussed a CSG…

  • Russell Vale stabbing

    A MAN is being treated in hospital for stab wounds after a fight at Russell Vale this morning. Police were called to the home on Keerong Avenue about 2.15am on Wednesday responding to reports…

  • Youth celebrate in Wollongong

    YOUTH Week in Wollongong will be celebrated with nine days of events and activities including art markets, live music, movie nights, a ‘Big Day In’ and a great debate with the city’s Lord Mayor.…

  • Stanwell Park beach rescue

    A Stanwell Park lifeguard provided assistance in the recovery of three people who were swimming at Stanwell Park beach after lifeguard hours on Monday. Wollongong City Council Senior Lifeguard responded quickly and provided assistance…

  • Caught twice in an hour

    A Fairy Meadow man has been charged after being caught driving while disqualified twice in one hour at Heathcote. About 6pm on Tuesday police attached to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command stopped a Black BMW…

  • Austi rock pool to close over winter

    ESSENTIAL remediation and repair works will be undertaken on the two ocean pools at Austinmer beach this winter. The proposed works include refurbishing the eastern sea wall and repairing the side walls of both…

  • Cleaning up Wollongong

    WOLLONGONG City Council will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday with a focus on waterways, road sides, parks, reserves, beach and bushland areas. Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said: “This…

  • Man charged after Helensburgh fire

    A MAN has been charged after allegedly lighting a fire in bushland at Helensburgh on Saturday afternoon.About 6pm police were called to the rail corridor at Helensburgh after RFS personnel extinguished a number of…

  • Charges laid over Helensburgh hit and run

    A WOMAN is facing court after a cyclist was hit by a car at Helensburgh earlier this month. Officers believe a 58-year-old man was riding his pushbike south along the Old Princes Highway about…