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Illawarra beaches closed after tsunami warning issued for parts of Australia’s east coast
ILLAWARRA’S beaches remain closed today after a tsunami warning was issued for parts of the east coast of Australia last night. The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano (near Tonga) erupted at 3.10pm on Saturday, January…
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Delays expected during Princes Motorway resurfacing work at Helensburgh and Waterfall
ROAD users are advised of changed traffic conditions from next week to carry out resurfacing work on the Princes Motorway near Helensburgh and Waterfall. One of two northbound lanes will be closed during work…
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Man disqualified from driving until 2041 charged with speeding and driving recklessly at Corrimal
A BELLAMBI man, disqualified from driving until 2041, has been charged after a police pursuit on Tuesday. The police highway patrol stopped a silver Holden sedan travelling on Rothery Street Corrimal about 5pm on…
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Crack down on illegal camping and parking over holiday period
A CRACK down on illegal camping and dangerous parking will be undertaken at beaches, reserves and parks over the holiday period. Wollongong City Council rangers will be out and about to ensure visitors are…
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Warning to stay alert on the beach ahead of forecasted rainy swim season
SANDON Point, Coledale and Bellambi have an extra hour of beach patrols from Monday to Saturday to give swimmers more time for a dip during summer. Wollongong City Council’s lifeguards are stationed at 17…
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New dirt bike tracks at Bulli and Fairy Meadow completed and open for riders
NEW dirt bike tracks have been opened at Bulli and Fairy Meadow in time for Christmas. The Wollongong City Council project also includes a new track at West Dapto. The three tracks were designed…
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Further rail disruptions expected Monday and Tuesday as industrial action continues
RAIL Tram and Bus Union members will take industrial action from 8pm Monday to 4am Tuesday in a continuing campaign for improved pay and conditions. The action will disrupt regional rail services through to…
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Thirroul escapes parking loss, while Bulli braces for extended clearways under NSW Government plan
WHILE Thirroul seems to have won a reprieve from plans by Transport for NSW to remove parking through its shopping centre, Bulli business owners are bracing themselves for the impacts of the likely possibility…
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Paraglider rescued from tree at Stanwell Tops
A PARAGLIDER who crashed into a tree has been rescued this afternoon at Stanwell Tops. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews joined NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and State Emergency Service crews to reach the…
