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Towradgi’s ‘selfish and brazen’ tree vandalism continues
WOLLONGONG City Council is calling for residents to share any information they may have after yet another bold act of tree vandalism at Towradgi. Council staff discovered on Monday September 11, three Norfolk Island…
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Thirroul library asks ‘R U OK’ today
“R U OK?” is the first step in starting a dialogue that can make a difference in someone’s life. This R U OK Day, Wollongong City Libraries is joining the conversation by holding three events…
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Trial of ‘e-scooters’ on northern cycleway between Bulli and city starts this month
BESIDES pedestrians, bicycles, and the odd pram and skateboard, the north’s popular beach-front shared pathway between Sandon Point, Bulli and Wollongong is about to get a little busier later this month when a trial…
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Stanwell Park’s ‘sustainable’ Spring Fair
WHEN Stanwell Park Public School started organising this year’s Spring fair, it became evident that many in the school community had concerns about the environmental footprint of the event. The annual Stanwell Park Public…
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Teenage girl charged with armed robbery of East Woonona bottle shop
A TEENAGE girl is before the courts over an alleged armed robbery of an East Woonona bottle shop on Wednesday. A person, wearing a face covering, entered a store on Park Road, East Woonona…
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Helensburgh colliery faces fines of up to $5 million after allegedly polluting Royal National Park
THE NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is prosecuting Metropolitan Collieries Pty Ltd after two significant pollution incidents at Camp Gully Creek, which flows into the Hacking River in the Royal National Park. The EPA…
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Bushfire information sessions to be held on Saturday at Thirroul and Helensburgh
EXPERTS have warned that the 2023/24 bushfire season could be extremely dangerous due to excessive fuel loads and hot weather. To help ensure Illawarra residents are ready for the bushfire season ahead, two public…
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Work begins on upgrading and widening Bulli beach shared pathway
LAST week work started on the much-anticipated upgrade and widening of the shared pathway along Trinity Row between Sandon and Waniora Points at Bulli. Over the coming months Wollongong City Council will replace the…
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As centenary approaches, Austinmer Scouts appeals for further adult volunteers
DESPITE a healthy young membership, a lack of adult volunteers is threatening future activities for Austinmer Scouts. A spokesperson said as the 1st Austinmer Scouts approaches its centenary, the movement is in desperate need…
