‘Let me in. I have a gun’: Armed man took hostage in North Wollongong siege An armed man, identified as Leal, caused a siege situation in North Wollongong on October 27 last year. Leal allegedly approached a man at around 11am and demanded entry into a building, saying, “The cops are coming. Let me in….
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…
The use of shark nets at Wollongong beaches has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that they belong in the last century and advocating for alternative measures. The debate centers on the effectiveness of shark nets in preventing shark attacks and their potential impact on marine life. Proponents of shark nets argue that they are the…
Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Woman in Van after Night Out A Wollongong-based photographer is currently facing accusations of raping a woman in his van following a night out in April 2022. The incident allegedly took place during a surfing trip with a group of women in their 20s, where two of those women met…
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…
How Wollongong Olympic’s Sandy Lowcock Triumphed Over Cancer When Sandy Lowcock, a member of the Wollongong Olympics team, received the news that she had successfully overcome cancer, it came as a surprise to her. She revealed in an interview that she had not spent much time contemplating the outcome of her scans. It was only…