IF you decide to drive into Wollongong’s Australia Day celebrations on Sunday, be warned. Wollongong Council’s rangers will be out in force to discourage dangerous parking and illegal camping. Council warns that while shade structures or tents are allowed during the day, they must be down by 8pm. Drivers are asked to follow the road … Continue reading
THE finishing touches are being put on the fun-filled plans for this Sunday’s Australia Day celebrations around Wollongong Harbour. The annual event kicks off at 8am with the Aquathon, and will conclude with a light show over Belmore Basin at 9pm. Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said the day is an opportunity to enjoy live … Continue reading
BULLI based, Make-Do Library of Things was recognised at the Wollongong Australia Day Awards Dinner held at Villa Doro last night. At the night, 14 awards were presented including Wollongong’s Citizen of the Year for 2020, veteran newsreader, Geoff Phillips. The Senior Citizen of the Year went to Val Fell and Young Citizen of the … Continue reading
Gusty winds and high temperatures, ahead of a cooler change later this evening, will elevate bush fire conditions in the Illawarra today. Even after the limited rain received over the past week, the NSW Rural Fire Service warns the overall moisture deficit remains low. A TOTAL FIRE BAN is in force today
BEACHGOERS can avoid the midday heat, and still enjoy a dip tomorrow, with Wollongong City Council’s Lifeguards extending patrol hours on 12 of popular beaches. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast temperatures in the high 30s for the northern Illawarra tomorrow (Thursday January 23) with a chance of a thunderstorm in the evening and gusty … Continue reading
A MAN has been arrested at Woonona following a police investigation into a spate of break and enter offences in the area over the weekend. More than 20 reports of cars and properties being broken into at Thirroul, Woonona and Bulli have been made to police between Friday January 17 and Monday January 20. Following … Continue reading
MOTORISTS are reminded to take care as rain continues to fall across the Illawarra. The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast rain with possible storms until Tuesday (January 21), with heavy bursts of rain and flash flooding both likely. The predicted conditions have potential to damage homes and property, as well possibly causing trees and powerlines … Continue reading
FREE green waste collections will be available this weekend at Wombarra. Northern suburbs’ residents can drop off their green garden organic waste at Jim Allen Oval, Wombarra on Saturday January 18 from 7.30am to 11.30am. The Oval is located off Monash St, Wombarra. There will also be free collection points at Whytes Gully this … Continue reading
A NUMBER of activities will be held at Corrimal, Thirroul and Helensburgh libraries during January to entertain children for the remainder of the school holidays. The Wollongong City Council events taking place are for a range of ages, and include crafts and acrobatic and parkour workshops. There are also outdoor activities at Corrimal pool. More … Continue reading
ON the 50th anniversary of the disappearance of toddler, Cheryl Grimmer, from Fairy Meadow Beach, the NSW Government has increased a reward to $1 million for information into her abduction and suspected murder. Cheryl Gene Grimmer, then aged three, was kidnapped outside the change sheds at Fairy Meadow Beach on Monday January 12 1970, where … Continue reading
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