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Women watching whales: How career changes opened up volunteer work at ORRCA

At the peak of their careers, two Wollongong mothers each made a life-changing switch that gave them time to volunteer and pursue a passion for marine conservation. Lyndell Roberts comes from the world of construction, Jody Langlois from nursing...

Genevieve Swart
14 hours ago
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Local COVID aged care outbreak a timely reminder to get vaccinated

While many of us may thing the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us – think again. NSW health authorities have confirmed each week there are hundreds of new COVID cases reported across the state. In the Illawarra, a nursing home has notified the NSW...

Jeremy Lasek
May 2025
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After latest drowning death, police reveal crackdown underway on lifejackets

NSW Police has confirmed it is now fining people fishing on rocks in the Wollongong local government area if they’re not wearing lifejackets. After a 12 month moratorium, in December 2023 Wollongong City Council announced it was mandatory for people...

Jeremy Lasek
May 2025
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The Weekend edition is out

10 May: This Weekend edition has been updated. Apologies to readers who received an earlier version

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May 2025