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Future of Wollongong and Shellharbour pound still unknown In a recent interview, a spokesperson for the Wollongong and Shellharbour pounds expressed uncertainty about the facilities’ future. The pound plays a vital role in helping people surrender their pets for various reasons, such as moving to a new property that doesn’t allow pets, or as a…

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…

Strong Wind Warning Issued for Illawarra Coast A strong wind warning has been issued for the Illawarra coast, alerting residents and visitors of potential hazardous weather conditions. The warning has been issued due to the expectation of strong winds in the area. Strong winds can have several consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life. It…

Update on Towradgi Point Footpath Worksite – Wollongong Work has resumed at the Towradgi Point footpath worksite in Wollongong after a temporary pause due to the discovery of Aboriginal cultural heritage items. The Wollongong City Council initiated this project in 2021 to replace the old footpath that had deteriorated over time. During the excavation process,…

Metal Bank Limited recently presented an overview and progress updates on its copper, cobalt, and gold projects during its September 2023 investor presentation, highlighting sustainable mining practices and robust growth strategies.

Police charge man after stabbing at Lake Illawarra A man has been charged following a stabbing incident that took place in the Lake Illawarra area. The incident occurred at around 1:40 am on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, when emergency services received a call about a man who had been injured at a residence on Avondale…

One-hour Steam Train Rides Return to Wollongong Tracks in November In exciting news for steam train enthusiasts and history lovers, one-hour steam train rides are set to return to the tracks in Wollongong starting in November. The announcement was made by the organizers who expressed their enthusiasm for welcoming both new volunteers and passengers on…

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…

Man Missing from Wollongong Located A man who was reported missing in the Wollongong area has been located safe and sound. The 63-year-old man was last seen at a home on Woodlawn Avenue in Mangerton and was believed to have left around 3:30 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Once Wollongong Police District was notified…