Discover the extraordinary journey of the Butchers as they clinch the Illawarra League Silverware. Unravel the team’s indescribable confidence and innate talent that sets them apart. Experience the thrill of their well-deserved triumph and find out what makes them so special. Read the full story here!
More safety breaches for builder behind Wollongong unit blocks A construction company, TQM, that is responsible for building multiple unit blocks in Wollongong has been found to have committed further safety breaches. According to a spokesperson from SafeWork NSW, the company’s site in Newcastle has been issued with nine improvement notices and one prohibition notice…
Friday Fast Five: Ways to Stay Across Council News – Wollongong The City of Wollongong is bustling with exciting news and updates, and it’s important to stay informed about the latest happenings. Here are five ways you can keep up-to-date with Council news: Sign up for the e-newsletter: By subscribing to the Council’s e-newsletter, you…
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…
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…
‘Confronting’ road safety rescue for Illawarra’s newest drivers In a recent session aimed at improving road safety for young and inexperienced drivers in the Illawarra region, participants were confronted with the harsh realities of the dangers on the road. One attendee of the session shared her insights, emphasizing that it changed her perspective on driving….
In a recent news article, the heroic actions of an Illawarra firefighter are highlighted. This firefighter played a crucial role in the search and rescue efforts following a devastating earthquake. As the earthquake had caused extensive damage to buildings and structures, the task of locating survivors trapped beneath the rubble was immensely challenging. To aid…
Expanded News Article Commercial Fishing Industry Condemns Offshore Windfarm Proposal for Hunter and Illawarra Region Date: October 12, 2022 Source: National Tribune The NSW commercial fishing community has expressed its strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposal to install windfarms in both the Hunter and Illawarra regions. Tricia Beatty, the Chief Executive Officer of the…
Wollongong Council to Continue Infrastructure Works The Wollongong City Council has announced that infrastructure works can proceed on a new footpath along Towradgi Point, following the identification of Aboriginal cultural heritage items in the area. The council had temporarily halted the works and installed temporary fencing to ensure the appropriate steps were taken. The council…
Woman accused of being accessory to Kempsey murder arrested in Wollongong A woman has been arrested in Wollongong, New South Wales, after being accused of being an accessory to a murder in Kempsey. The arrest was made by the police, with assistance from the State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad. Following the murder investigation, Strike Force…