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Big clean-up begins after extreme weather lashes the northern suburbs
A BREAK in the heavy rain is providing Wollongong City Council staff the opportunity to focus efforts on debris removal from beaches and drainage systems and carry out road and pathway repairs. Following the…
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Elderly man stabbed while walking in Balgownie over the weekend
AN elderly man has been stabbed while out walking in Balgownie over the weekend. The 72-year-old man was walking on Wright Street, Balgownie, near the Devenish Street intersection, on Saturday, March 5, between 7.30am…
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Bulli Pass gridlock as extreme weather closes Mt Ousley Road
TRAFFIC on Bulli Pass remains heavy with the closure of Mt Ousley Road after concern an escarpment dam may burst its banks. Mt Ousley Road was closed last night as a precautionary safety measure…
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Lawrence Hargrave Drive flash flooding and major beach erosion as extreme weather plays havoc in the Illawarra
MOTORISTS are advised to be cautious while driving along Lawrence Hargrave Drive between Austinmer and Bald Hill as torrential rain and extreme weather continues to lash the coast. Wollongong City Council have placed “water…
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Bellambi community worker Cath Daly named ‘Keira Woman of the Year’
THE Bellambi Neighbourhood Centre coordinator, Cath Daly has been named the 2022 ‘Keira Woman of the Year’. Cath is a passionate advocate who works tirelessly to support the community of Bellambi. Each year, the…
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Train travellers urged to plan ahead as the big wet impacts rail services
TRAIN travellers are being urged to plan ahead, expect delays and potential cancellations on the rail networks due to the ongoing impacts of severe weather. Transport for NSW acting Chief Operations Officer Mark Hutchings…
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Extreme weather closes rail line between Thirroul and Waterfall
TRAIN services have been disrupted by the impact of the extreme weather affecting the state, with more disruptions possible as rainfall continues over coming days. The South Coast Line service has been replaced by…
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Corrimal man charged over alleged fraud offences relating to Covid relief payments
A CORRIMAL man has been charged by police over alleged fraud offences relating to COVID-19 relief payments last year. Investigations began in October 2021 into claims made to Service NSW for COVID-19 Business Relief…
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Sand bag filling sites made available at Helensburgh, Bellambi and Fairy Meadow
IN response to the severe wet weather, three sand bag filling sites have been set-up across the northern suburbs. Sand deliveries will be taking place at Rex Jackson Oval, Helensburgh, Bellambi Boat Ramp overflow…
