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
WOLLONGONG City Council will be working closely with Wollongong Police this Australia Day to ensure everyone has a good, safe time. The celebrations in the Wollongong Harbour foreshore area run from 8am to about 10pm and right across the day police will patrol the area. The family-friendly event is alcohol-free and police will be enforcing … 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
EXCAVATIONS took place on the base of the historic seawall between the Continental Pool and the ‘cutting’ south of the North Beach Bathers Pavilion this week. The investigation work is being carried out by Wollongong City Council to provide geotechnical information to assist with the design for the replacement of the seawall at this site. … Continue reading
EARLIER today Polair searched waters off Wollongong after reports yesterday of a small vessel sinking. Police issued a statement late today saying that Polair and other services have been unable to locate any sign of the vessel, and no person or vessel has been reported missing. Police received reports a boat had sunk and its … Continue reading
WOLLONGONG police have appealed for information after receiving reports a boat had sunk and its occupants were in difficulty off Wollongong Harbour on Sunday evening. Shortly before 6pm on Sunday 11 a triple zero call was made after a woman and a few other people reported seeing a small boat that appeared to be sinking … Continue reading
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