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Free talk on facial recognition technology
UNIVERSITY of Wollongong facial approximation specialist, Dr Susan Hayes, will give a free public lecture on her work at the next instalment of ‘Uni in the Brewery’ on Wednesday. Her talk, ‘From Homicide to…
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Looking Back: Coaching the sea cliffs
By MICK ROBERTS. THE eagerly awaited arrival of the railway to the Illawarra awoke the world to what is known today as Lawrence Hargrave Drive and its scenic splendour, altering what was a coastal…
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Hawks move closer to playoffs
THE Wollongong Hawks have moved one step closer to securing a playoff spot after prevailing 81-74 against arch rivals the Sydney Kings in the battle for third place on Friday. The Kings crept within…
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Check mate for mall chess board
WORK on removing the chessboard area in the Crown Street Mall is being finalised with demolition now moving to the amphitheatre. The chessboard area has been levelled and a seal of asphalt put in…
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‘Burgh library open longer hours
HELENSBURGH Library is now open 39.5 hours each week – an increase of 15.5 hours on previous opening times. Following feedback from more than 1,400 library customers and analysis of library usage, Wollongong City…
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Metrobus answer to university parking problems
WITH University of Wollongong now back in session, parking in and around the surrounding streets is again causing great concern and problems for the local residents. State MP for Keira and Shadow Minister for…
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Carjacking in Wollongong CBD
POLICE are investigating after a man was carjacked in Wollongong yesterday. About 2pm on Wednesday a 29-year-old man parked his black Holden Commodore SSV wagon on Church Street. The man turned his car off,…
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Coledale to get lifeguard tower
A TENDER from Berkeley company, Deane Construction will build a new lifeguard tower and facility at Coledale Beach. The $197,000 tender will see the new lifeguard tower built for Wollongong City Council on the…
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Contractors begin work on mall refurbishment
CONTRACTORS will begin work on removing the Crown Street Mall amphitheatre this week. The refurbishment work has seen the chessboard and surrounding area prepared for the construction work in the mall which is expected…
