IN these times of social distancing, you can enjoy books, audiobooks, movies and more through Wollongong City Libraries. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to decide on what to read or view or listen to next is visit the Council’s website. Search the Library catalogue for ideas on what you would like to download and … Continue reading
WOLLONGONG City Council has today, Monday 30 March, closed Russell Vale Golf Club and the on-site pro shop. The closure came into effect at 5pm today, and follows the Federal Government’s announcements last night which extended social distancing measures. In addition to closing the golf course, Council has closed its play spaces, skateparks and outdoor … Continue reading
WOLLONGONG City Council has closed all its play spaces and skate parks from 8pm today, Sunday March 29 2020. In a statement, a Council spokesperson said more than 145 play spaces and five skate parks will be closed across the city. Council staff will continue to maintain the playgrounds and parks during the closure. ”We … Continue reading
Originally posted on Looking Back:
Market Square Wollongong, showing the Governor Bourke Hotel (far left, circled),the two storey Queens Hotel, and, far right, The Wollongong Hotel, in the early 1850s By MICK ROBERTS © THE Kennedy brothers’ attempts at respectability in Australia seemed to have started off on the right foot. The three Irishmen, Hugh, John…
A THIRROUL woman driving with a suspended licence while her son was a passenger in the car has been charged with high-range drink driving. The 44-year-old woman’s Toyota Hilux was stopped by police on the Prince’s Highway at Waterfall about 4.35pm on Friday and she was given a roadside breath test, which returned a positive … Continue reading
BULLI and Corrimal tourist parks are the latest Wollongong City Council services and facilities to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The Council has closed all its tourist parks, in response to updated guidelines from the NSW State Government. The move to close public use of Council’s three tourist parks in Corrimal, Bulli and Windang, … Continue reading
WOLLONGONG City Council has announced a support package to assist Council lessees and licensees impacted by the challenges presented by coronavirus. From today, Council will defer its tenants’ rental payments for a period of 90 days for lessees and licensees who are unable to carry out their normal business under the changes that are in … Continue reading
A THIRROUL man will face more than 30 additional charges as police continue an investigation into alleged child abuse in the region. Wollongong detectives undertook a search of a home at Woonona on Wednesday December 11 2019, as part of an investigation into alleged child abuse offences. During the search, officers seized various electronic devices … Continue reading
FOLLOWING the NSW Government’s amendments to legislation, police will have the additional power to issue Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) to anyone found to be in contravention of COVID-19-related regulations. Commissioner Mick Fuller has reaffirmed the commitment of the NSW Police Force to use all powers available to officers to enforce all COVID-19-related ministerial directions. A number … Continue reading
HELENSBURGH, Thirroul and Corrimal swimming pools will close to the public at 5pm today until further notice as Wollongong City Council takes further steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The Council will close its nine supervised swimming pools, from close of business today, Wednesday March 25. The north’s rock pools are considered … Continue reading
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