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Helensburgh’s Proud Park has new dog-friendly amenities
HELENSBURGH’S Proud Park has had its winter refresh completed and is ready for residents to enjoy. The upgraded park features include a new fenced off-leash dog area and park entry, shelters and picnic facilities,…
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Independent candidates rally against offshore wind turbines
VOTERS are being urged not to allow Wollongong to be dominated by Labor and Greens’ candidates, advocating for offshore wind turbines, at this month’s local government election. Independent candidates Suzanne de Vive and Ryan…
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Fieldwork looks towards Coastal Hazard Study
RESIDENTS may have noticed extra activity along the beach fronts in their neighbourhoods this week as Wollongong City Council begins fieldwork for a Coastal Hazards Study. Specialist consultants have been engaged to identify coastal…
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Chemical clean-out at Fairy Meadow on Sunday
RESIDENTS looking to offload hard-to-move chemical waste can take advantage of a clean out event at Fairy Meadow on Sunday. The Household Chemical Clean Out – at the updated location of Fairy Meadow Surf…
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Bulli Pass closed for road resurfacing
MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on Bulli Pass while road resurfacing is carried out. After six months of landslip repairs, Transport for NSW will now resurface a section of the…
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Look up and look out, it’s magpie swooping season
RESIDENTS are reminded to look up and look out when out and about during nesting season, with both magpies and plovers keen to protect their offspring. While these iconic Australian species are not aggressive…
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Pro-wind farm discussion at Thirroul
A FILM presentation and panel discussion on the benefits of offshore wind farms will be held at Thirroul Community Centre tomorrow (Saturday, August 31). Organisers, Good for the Gong will host a double screening…
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Lord mayor candidate Jess Whittaker calls for Council position to encourage community gardens
A DEDICATED position should be created on Wollongong City Council to encourage community gardens, crop swaps and urban farms to boost the city’s resilience and development of local food systems. Greens candidate for lord…
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Wollongong lord mayor candidate Tania Brown’s plan for architectural excellence
BRINGING back the Wollongong City architecture competition could help encourage quality and daring in building design according to Deputy Mayor Tania Brown. Cr Brown, who is Labor’s candidate for lord mayor at the September…
