The Long-Gone Rail Line That Shaped Suburban Wollongong Wollongong, a vibrant coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, owes much of its suburban layout to a long-gone rail line. This railway corridor, which operated from 1887 to 1971, played a significant role in shaping the development and architecture of the surrounding areas. In the decades…
Wollongong Street Fight Erupted After Man Allegedly Brought Gun to Settle Debt A recent incident in Wollongong, Australia, resulted in a street fight when a man allegedly brought a gun to settle a debt. The 34-year-old individual involved has been charged with several offenses and is yet to enter formal pleas. The charges against the…
New Boys Aim to Make an Impact in Illawarra Rugby Finals The Illawarra Rugby Finals are just around the corner and excitement is building as new players look to make their mark. The teams are filled with talented athletes and there is a sense of urgency among these newcomers to seize the opportunity and contribute…
Wollongong City Council has partnered with Endeavour Energy and EVX Australia to pilot the installation of kerbside Electric Vehicle (EV) charging sites. These charging stations will be set up at five different locations, spanning from Wollongong to Austinmer. The council is actively seeking feedback on this initiative from the community. Feedback can be submitted through…
Illawarra apprentice tradies bring back gold from WorldSkills competition A group of apprentice tradies from the Illawarra region recently emerged victorious in the WorldSkills competition, bringing home gold medals. The competition took place in the massive Melbourne exhibition centre, where over 60 different trades were represented. The intense three-day event proved to be a major…
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…
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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,…
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…
In a disturbing incident in Wollongong, a woman’s train journey turned into a nightmare when she encountered a sex offender. The incident involved a man who was charged with several offenses, including sexual assault, common assault, and drug use. The woman, who was traveling alone, experienced harassment and inappropriate behavior from the offender. This unfortunate…