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…
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…
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…
In a recent development, one of the main players involved in the Wollongong cocaine ring has made a bid for bail. Currently facing a total of 25 charges, the individual is accused of serious drug-related offenses including supplying indictable and commercial quantities of prohibited drugs, directing criminal group activities, and operating a drug premises. The…
Wollongong Man Avoids Jail in COVID Grant Fraud Case A man from Wollongong, Australia, narrowly escaped a jail sentence after getting caught up in a COVID grant fraud scheme orchestrated by his lover. The scheme involved submitting false applications for financial relief intended to help businesses impacted by the pandemic. The man, identified as Weir,…
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…
‘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….
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…
‘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….
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…