Yours and Owls Music Festival proposal discussed by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel

Yours and Owls Music Festival Proposal Discussed by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel The Wollongong Local Planning Panel is currently reviewing a proposal submitted by Yours and Owls to extend its partnership with the University of Wollongong (UOW) for hosting the music festival on the Wollongong campus. The application seeks approval to hold the festival…

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Thunder, hail and rain pelting down on the Illawarra

Thunder, Hail, and Rain Pelting Down on the Illawarra The Illawarra region in Australia is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, including thunderstorm activity, hail, and heavy rainfall. This weather event has prompted live updates on breaking news, traffic, and travel across the Illawarra, South Coast, and neighboring areas. The thunderstorms have brought heavy rainfall and…

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Wollongong hospital staffing case: State denies nursing shortfall breached union award

Wollongong Hospital Staffing Case: State Denies Nursing Shortfall Breached Union Award The State Government in New South Wales, Australia, has denied allegations of understaffing and breaching the union award at Wollongong Hospital. The dispute arises from claims made by the New South Wales Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) that there is a significant shortage of…

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Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs

Concerns over cameras filming shoppers above Illawarra’s self check-outs A recent incident has raised concerns about the use of AI cameras above self-checkout counters at a Woolworths store in Shellharbour. The incident sparked a heated debate on private Facebook groups, as it involved the cameras capturing a customer’s personal information during a transaction. The incident…

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The Illawarra suburbs where rents have fallen

The Illawarra suburbs where rents have fallen In recent months, rental growth in the Illawarra region of Australia has slowed down. Although rents are still high, there has been a decrease in the rate of increase since April of last year. Various suburbs in the Illawarra region have experienced a decline in rental prices. This…

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