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Game on for some sports fields this weekend
WITH a break in the wet weather delivering some much-needed sunshine, Wollongong City Council is anticipating at least 11 of 42 sports grounds to open this weekend. Soccer, rugby league and AFL matches will…
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Cats or dogs? Age-old debate goes to Thirroul ballot box
WHILE many adult eyes are focussed on the state of federal politics, an age-old debate is being waged for young people at Thirroul Library. The question being tackled – would you vote for cats…
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Repair work on Lawrence Hargrave Drive expected to be completed by end of month
WORK on Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park between Railway Crescent and Chellow Dene Avenue is continuing following recent heavy rainfall. On Thursday May 12 a single northbound lane closure was put in place…
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Helensburgh Community Centre closed and will be demolished amid safety concerns
HELENSBURGH could be without a community centre for up to five years after the announcement of the closure of the Walker Street building and its eventual demolition, amid concerns relating to water and moisture.…
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Otford Hall and Corrimal Preschool to be upgraded under Council plan
WORK on the refurbishment of Otford Community Hall is planned to start later this year. Wollongong City Council, which is undertaking the refurbishment of several community buildings in the city, said the Otford Hall…
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Otford road will be closed for maintenance work
MOTORISTS are advised of the closure of Lady Wakehurst Drive between McKell Avenue and Otford Lookout for maintenance work next week. Work will include general maintenance, guardrail repairs, trimming vegetation and clearing gutters and…
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Celebrating our LGBTIQA+ community
THE Illawarra’s LGBTIQA+ community is preparing to celebrate in June this year, and anyone organising an event is invited to express interest in being included in Wollongong City Council’s 2022 Pride Month Calendar. While,…
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International Compost Week is good for the soil
COMPOST is one of the big unsung heroes when it comes to everything green – from growing veggies, supporting plants and caring for our natural areas, parks and even sportsgrounds. Sunday May 1 to…
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Start to winter sport season delayed as Council battles sodden grounds across the city
THE start of some winter sports have been delayed with Wollongong City Council battling to maintain sodden fields and grounds after the big wet. Many Council-managed fields remain too wet to be played upon…
