NEW train carriages and extra seats to address a huge spike in customer demand has been promised by the NSW Government as transport gears-up as a major election issue ahead of the March 23 poll. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance was at Helensburgh Railway Station this morning promising that a re-elected Liberal Government … Continue reading
A MAN has been charged over the suspected domestic violence-related death of a woman at Woonona. Emergency services were called to a home on Gray Street, Woonona, about 11pm on Monday, responding to reports a woman had been injured. Wollongong police and paramedics arrived on site but were unable to revive the 76-year-old woman, who … Continue reading
A MAN has been arrested after a woman was found dead at Woonona last night. Emergency services were called to a Gray Street home about 11pm on Monday, after reports a woman had been injured. Wollongong police and paramedics arrived to find an unresponsive 76-year-old woman, who was unable to be revived. A crime scene … Continue reading
TWO women who keep a watchful eye on swimmers at northern suburbs beaches will be amongst eight professional lifeguards from Wollongong taking part in a prestigious challenge at Bondi Beach tomorrow evening (Wednesday). Competitors statewide from local government areas offering lifeguard services will be taking part in Bondi Lifeguard Challenge, which has been going for … Continue reading
THE trial of a man accused of murdering toddler, Cheryl Grimmer almost 50 years ago will not proceed after a judge ruled that his 1971 police interview was not admissible. Cheryl vanished from outside a Fairy Meadow beach shower block on January 12 in 1970 while with her mother and three older brothers. The former … Continue reading
CANDIDATES have been being asked to pledge support for significant improvements to the South Coast Rail Line ahead of the State election on March 23. Community action group Illawarra Rail Fail (IRF) have stepped up their campaign for improvements to the line asking candidates to support 11 pledges. IRF have released the pledges (listed below) … Continue reading
THE much-talked-about Thirroul to Waterfall tunnel will be one option under Labor’s $2.4 billion transport policy to improve the Wollongong-Sydney rail corridor. Keira MP Ryan Park said the tunnel would be put to an expert rail panel for consideration should Labor win the March 23 state election. Mr Park said as a more immediate solution Labor … Continue reading
WORK on upgrading an ageing and broken culvert in Walker Street Helensburgh for environmental and safety reasons is about to get underway. During the Wollongong City Council works Walker Street will be partially closed to ensure the works are completed as quickly as possible. Traffic will be maintained under temporary traffic signals for a majority … Continue reading
MOONLIGHT Movies are back for 2019 with The Never Ending Story to play on the big screen this Saturday February 16 at Robert Ziems Park, Corrimal. The cult classic was adapted from Michael Ende’s children’s book and follows the adventures of Bastain Balthazar Bux. Released in 1984, the much-loved adventure film for kids of all ages tells … Continue reading
THE Greens have called for a public transport master plan for the Illawarra, including a feasibility study into “local-all-stops trains”, every 10 to 15 minutes. Currently there is just one “local all-stops train” available per hour on the Illawarra line. Kaye Osborn, NSW Greens Candidate for Keira, puts this down to the NSW Government’s focus … Continue reading
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