Incredible footage has surfaced of teenage siblings’ close encounter with a shark while snorkelling off Waniora Point, Bulli on Sunday. The video shows the shark following close to the pair before turning quickly away. The two teenagers were left shaken after the incident. Taia Hanley, 16, and sibling, Baxter, 13, were out spearfishing … Continue reading
LOCAL musicians, and music, have been given a boost through the development of a new song and video which is being launched to promote Make Music Day on Sunday June 21. Originating in France 38 years ago, Make Music Day is an international event, with support of the initiative stretching across more than 750 cities … Continue reading
SINCE opening their doors on June 2, Wollongong City Libraries have welcomed back more than 2,900 customers who have borrowed some 14,370 items including books, magazines and DVDs. These visits and loans have been welcomed by Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery who said libraries play a special place in many people’s lives. “We knew that … Continue reading
SHOCKED residents of Railway Parade Woonona were lucky to have escaped injury this morning when a large metal cylinder shot like a missile from a recycling plant, across the main South Coast railway and embedded into the footpath outside their homes. Fire and Rescue NSW were called to a metal recycling business on York Place … Continue reading
MOTORISTS are reminded Lawrence Hargrave Drive at Stanwell Park will be closed next week for almost three months to carry out slope repairs. The work requires Lawrence Hargrave Drive to be closed in both directions between Otford Road/Lady Wakehurst Drive and Chellow Dene Avenue. Lawrence Hargrave Drive will be closed from 9am Monday June 15 … Continue reading
Originally posted on Looking Back:
Hanley’s Centennial Hotel, Helensburgh, 1925. Picture: Noel Butlin Archives, Australian National University. By MICK ROBERTS © Mick and son, Peter Hanley at the bar of the Cabbage Tree Hotel, Fairy Meadow in 2003. Picture: Mick Roberts Collection A FORMER police officer, and one time host of the Cabbage Tree Hotel…
A MAN arrested at Towradgi last night will face court charged with three alleged armed robberies over the weekend. About 11pm on Friday (June 5), a man entered a service station on Towradgi Road, Towradgi, and allegedly threatened the attendant, demanding cash. The employee placed cash, cigarettes, and mobile phones in a bag before the … Continue reading
THE body of a man who went missing after a boat capsized in the ocean at Bulli yesterday has been recovered. The boat, carrying four people, capsized near Waniora Point about 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday June 6). Wollongong police with assistance from the Marine Area Command, PolAir, the Toll Ambulance helicopter, Marine Rescue and Surf Life … Continue reading
THE body of a child has been recovered from a capsized boat during a search off Bulli today. About 6.20pm yesterday (Saturday June 6), a boat carrying four people capsized off Waniora Point, near the Bulli ocean pools. Wollongong police – with assistance from the Marine Area Command, PolAir, the Toll Ambulance helicopter, Marine Rescue … Continue reading
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