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Over 200 university students to be put up in temporary accomodation
MORE than 200 of the 1500 students beginning their university experience in Wollongong during February will be forced into temporary accomodation because of delays in completing the showpeice Kooloobong Village at Keiraville. The 200…
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Plenty of talent on offer during Australia Day celebrations
TALENTED people are invited to participate in the first ever ‘Gong Factor’ talent quest as part of this year’s Wollongong Australia Day celebrations. Entries are now open for singers, dancers, musicians or any other…
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Survey to gauge views on management of coastal dunes
A DUNE management strategy is being developed by Wollongong City Council after years of debate over appropriate plantings along the Illawarra coastline. The strategy will build on the draft Wollongong City Council’s Coastal Zone…
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Canadian lifeguard helps out at Austi Beach
WOLLONGONG’S lifeguards have an international addition to their summer ranks. Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service’s Richard MacCauley has joined Wollongong City Council’s 75-strong team for six weeks as part of the annual lifeguard exchange program.…
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More hot weather on the way
AS the northern Illawarra prepares for another wave of hot weather during the next few days, police are reminding motorists about the danger of leaving children, the elderly or pets unattended in cars. Deputy…
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Elderly pedestrian dead after hit by car at East Corrimal
A REPORT is being prepared for the Coroner after an elderly woman was hit by a 4WD at East Corrimal this morning. Police believe a 74-year-old woman was attempting to cross Murray Road when…
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Information sessions on Sandon Point management
A SERIES of information sessions will be held by Wollongong City Council as part of its community consultation on the draft Plan of Management for Sandon Point and McCauley’s Beach. The draft Plan, which…
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Warning over tree removal without appropriate approvals
RESIDENTS in the northern Illawarra have been warned about a tree removal business operating in the city. Wollongong City Council has been told residents are being door-knocked and offered discounted tree pruning for cash.…
