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Vandals strike again at Stuart Park in ‘selfish, reckless’ act

For the second time in recent months hoons have vandalised one of Wollongong’s most popular green spaces leaving a damages bill in the thousands of dollars. It’s sparked calls for public assistance to catch those responsible. Cr Andrew Anthony said...

Jeremy Lasek
August 2025
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Should Wollongong officially fly the Palestinian flag?

Greens Councillor Kit Docker believes Wollongong should do more to show its support for the people of Gaza. So much so, he has proposed that Council should fly the Palestinian flag outside the council chambers. The issue is likely to be hotly...

Jeremy Lasek
August 2025
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Police watchdog says compulsory use of body-worn cameras will help restore public trust

“Our suggestion is that police should turn on their body-worn cameras the minute they unbuckle their seat belts at an incident.“ The head of the independent NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commissioner (LECC), Anina Johnson, told a public forum at the...

Jeremy Lasek
August 2025
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Writing and Art Competition celebrates the Illawarra’s multicultural voices

By Ann Burbrook of Illawarra Multicultural Services On Thursday, August 14, the Illawarra Multicultural Services (IMS) held a celebration completing the annual Creative Expressions Writing and Art Competition, now in its sixth year, in the Music...

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August 2025