FAST tracking a proposed skate park at Thirroul would help the mental health of young people as the Illawarra comes out of lockdown, says one candidate in the coming Wollongong local government elections. Greens candidate Jess Whittaker is calling on Wollongong City Council to fast track funding to build new skateparks and start the process … Continue reading
POLICE have moved-in on protestors blocking the front gate of Russell Vale Colliery this morning. Stop Russell Vale Mine spokesperson Miranda Gibson said the COVID-safe protest was launched this morning as a direct action campaign against Wollongong Coal’s expansion. Early this morning about a dozen protestors blocking the access to the colliery were asked by … Continue reading
THE first stage of work widening bitumen sections of the shared bicycle and pedestrian pathways at Bulli is set to start this summer. After a push from Greens councillor Mithra Cox, Wollongong City Council, has decided to have the popular pathway widened at Sandon Point and Waniora Point. Work to widen the path to 3m … Continue reading
THE rollout of FOGO starter kits to residential complexes with 30 or more units and existing green lidded bins is underway. Remondis, Wollongong City Council’s waste management contractor, is working with strata managers and strata committees across the city on the introduction of FOGO into unit complexes. Through the introduction of FOGO, Remondis will ensure … Continue reading
A DIRT bike track will be constructed in the Woonona Bulli area, with three sites under consideration by Wollongong City Council. The two sites at Bulli under consideration are located at Mailbag Hollow (opposite Slacky Flat Park), and at Bulli Park, while a third is at Ocean Park Reserve, Woonona. Also, Council is calling for feedback … Continue reading
A WARNING has been issued by NSW Police to slow down and follow the stay-at-home rules that continue to apply to everyone living or staying in Greater Sydney, including the Wollongong local government area (LGA), this October long weekend. NSW Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott said it is essential that all drivers … Continue reading
CONSTRUCTION work on the much anticipated upgrade of Stanwell Park Public School will get underway on October 5, next week. Once completed, the upgraded school will include a new school hall, a canteen, out of school hours care facilities and storage. State MP for Heathcote Lee Evans welcomed the news and said he was was thrilled with the progress … Continue reading
SUPERVISED outdoor pools at Helensburgh, Thirroul and Corrimal will reopen on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Lifeguards will be on duty at all of Wollongong City Council’s eight outdoor pools, including the Continental at Wollongong. Council’s nine ocean rock pools are not supervised by lifeguards and remain open. Poolgoers will need to book ahead through Council’s website, … Continue reading
STUDENTS and teachers will see improvements at a number of northern suburbs’ public schools under the NSW Government’s LED Lighting Upgrade Program. The $157.8 million initiative was launched last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is targeted at replacing old inefficient lights in state public schools with smart LED lights. Where possible, the … Continue reading
A BALGOWNIE man is facing serious charges following an ongoing police investigation into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs in the Illawarra region. The 44-year-old man, along with a 37-year-old Campbelltown man, were charged after Wollongong police established Strike Force Nitrogen in August 2021 to investigate the alleged commercial supply of methylamphetamine in the Illawarra. … Continue reading
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