DESPITE Wollongong City Council pulling the plug on the fireworks, the 2019 New Year’s Eve celebrations will go ahead tomorrow night. Council has cancelled the fireworks display as a consequence of a Total Fire Ban in place for tomorrow. This ban covers fireworks displays. In addition, weather forecasts for December 31 have a southerly change … Continue reading
A MAN has been arrested after a stand-off with police at a Coledale this morning. Wollongong police were called to a home on Buttenshaw Drive just after 9am after reports that several gunshots had been heard. Police attended and were assisted by specialist officers from the NSWPF Aviation Support Branch, Negotiation Unit and Tactical Operations … Continue reading
WOLLONGONG Harbour will come alive on Saturday January 26 with Australia Day celebrations. There’s something for everyone at the family-friendly event. The day kicks off at 8am when participants aged 6 to 60 will compete in the annual Australia Day Aquathon. Activities will continue around the Wollongong Harbour foreshore area across the day. These include … Continue reading
SENIOR police are reminding revellers to ‘Play Safe, Stay Safe’ ahead of tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Wollongong and Sydney. More than 15,000 people are expected to gather around Wollongong City’s forshore this evening to see in 2013. The family-friendly, alcohol free New Year Eve event includes live music from the City of Wollongong … Continue reading
MORE than 15,000 people are expected to gather around Wollongong City’s forshore from 5pm on Monday December 31 to see in 2013. The family-friendly, alcohol free New Year Eve event includes live music from the City of Wollongong Brass Band and jazz group The Cats O’ Plenty, amusement rides and a wide selection of food … Continue reading
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