CALLS for the State Government to remove shark nets from Illawarra beaches before the 2024-2025 swimming season is ramping up. The Illawarra Greens will host a documentary film and question time this Saturday (22 June) at Thirroul Community Centre from 3pm with local experts speaking on the negative impacts shark nets have on wildlife, such … Continue reading
OVER 120 trees have been identified for removal along the M1 Princes Motorway between Waterfall and Picton Road, and along the Appin Road, as part of a $3.5 million Transport for NSW vegetation maintenance program. Transport for NSW said the maintenance program will target key corridors in the state’s south to improve the resilience and safety … Continue reading
WITH the first humpback whales of the season sighted off the coast this week, an expanded team of specialised rescuers are poised and ready to launch. Tens of thousands of majestic humpback whales have begun their annual migration along the NSW coastline. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Large Whale Disentanglement team boasts … Continue reading
THE recent cooler weather has seen an increase in feral deer numbers in urban areas, especially in escarpment fringe suburbs. Traditionally, May is when more deer are seen in and around the city as the rut marks mating season and the younger males are pushed out by more dominant males. Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery … Continue reading
FEEDBACK is sought on a tree planting plan at Bulli Park that aims to strike a balance between greening and shading the path while maintaining much-loved views. Under the proposal that’s open for community feedback until March 25 2024, Wollongong City Council is looking to plant Kauri Pines along the Ursula Road shared path at … Continue reading
Recent Comments