How a long-gone rail line – from escarpment to Belmore Basin – shaped Wollongong The article discusses how a rail line that no longer exists played a significant role in shaping the city of Wollongong in Australia. The rail line, which ran from the escarpment to Belmore Basin, was in operation until its closure in…
Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Expanding on the Article: How Long it takes to Save a Home Deposit in the Illawarra Mrs Whitten, a town planner, and her husband, a teacher, have been residing in Wollongong for the past ten years. They relocated from…
Police call for help to find missing Wollongong man David Harvey David Harvey, a 41-year-old man from Wollongong, has been reported missing and the local police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. According to NSW Health officials, Harvey was last seen on July 5, 2023. However, the police have only recently issued a…
Busy Illawarra Weekend for Marine Rescue NSW A crew from Marine Rescue Port Kembla had a busy weekend, rescuing multiple people and vessels in need of assistance along the Illawarra Coast. Rescue Operation off Windang On Saturday morning, the crew received a distress call about a vessel that was seriously disabled and at risk of…
Watch out for Magpies, says Wollongong Council Wollongong City Council is reminding residents to take extra caution during Magpie swooping season. While magpies are generally not aggressive for most of the year, they become particularly protective of their territory during nesting season. During this time, if anyone walks or rides past their nesting area, they…
Dogs Day Out Planned for Wollongong’s MacCabe Park in September Wollongong’s MacCabe Park is set to host a fun-filled Dogs Day Out in September. The event promises a wide range of activities and attractions for dog owners and their furry companions. Attendees can look forward to watching exciting Flyball competitions and demonstrations, where dogs race…
Trains Cancelled between Wollongong and Dapto Due to Urgent Repairs Recently, train services between Wollongong and Dapto have been cancelled due to urgent repairs. Passengers who rely on this route for their daily commute or travel plans will need to make alternative arrangements. The cancelation of these train services is a result of critical repairs…
How one Illawarra employer is addressing the housing crisis A company in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia, is actively taking steps to address the ongoing housing crisis. Warrigal, an aged care provider, recognizes that loneliness and isolation are major concerns for migrants. In order to combat these challenges, Warrigal has implemented a…
Phebra partners with University of Wollongong to develop drug for leukemia, pancreatic cancer Australian pharmaceutical firm Phebra has joined forces with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in a six-year collaboration agreement to conduct research and development (R&D) and trials for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemias and pancreatic cancer. Phebra’s CEO, Andre Vlok, expressed satisfaction…
Search underway to locate man missing from Wollongong A search is currently underway to locate a man who was reported missing from the Wollongong area in Australia. Kim Hanigan, aged 63, was last seen at a residence on Woodlawn Avenue, Mangerton on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at approximately 3:30 am. Concern arose when Kim could…