• Padlocks removed from iconic bridge

    PADLOCKS that have been clipped on Sea Cliff Bridge by couples declaring their love for each other have been removed and will be available for collection at the Roads and Maritime Service (RMS) depot…

  • Double demerits this weekend

    MOTORISTS are reminded that double demerit points apply for speeding, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences during this Labour Day long weekend. “Long weekends are always busy on NSW roads with thousands of people using…

  • Man exposes himself to girl at Bellambi

    POLICE are appealing for public assistance after a man exposed himself to a teenage girl at Bellambi yesterday. About 10am, a 16-year-old girl was walking north on Cawley Street, when she was approached by…

  • Coledale search fails to find girls

    POLICE have searched Coledale Beach following reports that two girls may have gone missing after entering the water. Shortly before 12.30am today Wollongong police attended Coledale Beach following reports that two girls may be…

  • Government one stop shop opens in Wollongong

    A NEW Department of Human Services one-stop-shop, officially opened in Wollongong today. Senator Kim Carr said Wollongong residents now had the benefits of Medicare and Centrelink under the same roof. “Wollongong residents now have…

  • New faces join Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce

    By  NICC media officer Quentin Field. THE Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce (NICC) approaches the busy end of year with fresh vigour as some new faces join the executive committee. Re-elected as president Pauline…

  • Towradgi playground a hit with the kids

    TOWRADGI Park’s play space has been awarded the national Playspace Award of Excellence from Parks and Leisure Australia. The award recognises the involvement of children and community members in developing the innovative playground. Wollongong…

  • Delays expected during road reconstruction

    WOLLONGONG City Council is undertaking a complete reconstruction of Cambridge Avenue, Fairy Meadow. The construction of the road will take about three weeks, with work beginning last weekend. Vehicle access to properties will be…

  • Trees given the chop at Thirroul

    By MICK ROBERTS. THE destruction of almost 30 native trees from the southern end of Thomas Gibson Park at Thirroul had both Wollongong City Council and NSW Government approval. Residential housing developer Stockland said…