AUSTINMER’S famous Sublime Point walking track has reopened ahead of schedule after a $320,000 upgrade by the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). The track was temporarily closed for essential safety and environmental protection works on May 31 2021. NPWS Area Manager Graham Bush said that use of the track has increased significantly in … Continue reading
A NUMBER of venues in Wollongong’s north, including at Austinmer, Thirroul, Bulli and Corrimal, have been placed on a venue alert after a returned overseas traveller tested positive to COVID-19. NSW Health is carrying out precautionary public health follow-up in relation to the traveller, who tested positive to COVID-19 on day 16 after being released … Continue reading
AFTER a request from NSW Police, Wollongong City Council will close access to a number of popular northern Illawarra tourist sites over the Easter long weekend. The recreational sites have been targeted as they are areas people often meet to socialise. NSW Police are reminding the community that, while travelling for holidays or recreation is … Continue reading
AN investigation is underway after a light plane crashed into the escarpment near Bulli last night. About 7.45pm on Tuesday, Wollongong police received reports of a loud bang heard between Bulli Tops and Sublime Point. Police received reports of a missing single-seater aircraft, with a 57-year-old man on board, after it left Wedderburn Airport about … Continue reading
THE NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS) Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has declared a state-wide Total Fire Ban for NSW as the State braces for one of its worst fire danger days on record. The Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern Ranges have a fire danger rating of Catastrophic. Widespread areas of the State have a fire danger … Continue reading
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