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Beaches closed ahead of abnormally high tides, heavy rain and damaging winds
ILLAWARRA residents are advised to take care ahead of this week’s forecast of challenging weather conditions. The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a series of weather warnings for the NSW coast, including Wollongong and…
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Illawarra’s wet and stormy weather expected to continue into March
BRACE for a wet and stormy end to summer. The Bureau of Meteorology is expecting Illawarra’s wet weather to continue into March after rain flooded several roads in the region, including at Stanwell Park…
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Man charged after police chase through Bellambi and East Corrimal
A MAN has been charged with driving offences following a pursuit through the streets of Bellambi and East Corrimal last month. Just after 10am on (Friday January 11, 2022), officers attached to Southern Region…
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Walker Street improvements at Helensburgh get underway this week
WORK on stage two of the Helensburgh Streetscape Masterplan project gets underway this week. Wollongong City Council crews will be onsite at Walker Street to prune the lower branches of the Brush Box trees…
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Bulli Pass closed for maintenance work
ROAD users are advised Bulli Pass will be closed for maintenance work between Lawrence Hargrave Drive and M1 Princes Motorway. The Princes Highway will be closed in both directions between 9am and 3pm on…
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Trial project engages 27 additional staff to keep parks and foreshores rubbish free over summer
IN an effort to keep beaches, parks and foreshore areas clean over the summer, Wollongong City Council have partnered with not-for-profit social enterprise – Green Connect – to trial two new projects. The first…
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Library Lovers Day: Helensburgh, Thirroul and Corrimal libraries back to normal hours
“Dear Corrimal Librarians,” begins one thank you card received by Wollongong City Libraries. “…thank you for sending those books. I love them! I love you! Love Lewis.” The writer, a young library member, had covered the…
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Woman charged after alleged graffiti vandalism at Towradgi COVID clinic
A WOMAN who allegedly sprayed graffiti on a Towradgi COVID testing clinic and assaulted police during her early morning arrest will face Wollongong Court today. Wollongong Police said a woman entered the COVID testing…
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Lawrence Hargrave Drive closed to traffic for routine maintenance work
MOTORISTS are advised Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed for one night next week for routine maintenance work. Work includes vegetation maintenance, clearing gutters and drains, maintenance of guardrails and litter collection to improve…
