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The Illawarra Flame

Sep 29 2023

NF1 objects to water pipeline, worried it may pave way for Maddens Plains development

By Neighbourhood Forum 1 (NF1) convenor Warwick Erwin NF1 has submitted an objection to a Development Application for a 7km drinking water pipeline from a Helensburgh reservoir to Illawarra Country Club at 190 Princes Highway, Maddens Plains. The...

Warwick Erwin

22 hours ago

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Council accused of costing the city millions in lost revenue with skydive ‘sweetheart deal’

At its latest meeting Wollongong City Council (WCC) stood accused of entering into a ‘sweetheart deal’ with long-time operator Skydive the Beach, resulting in ratepayers foregoing millions of dollars in missed earnings. The issue arose during...

Jeremy Lasek

July 2025

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After decades of waiting, a cafe and visitors centre is a step closer for Wollongong Botanic Garden

Plans for a multipurpose cafe and visitors centre at Wollongong’s popular botanic gardens were first raised in the 1970s. At this week’s meeting of Wollongong City Council, there was overwhelming support to move ahead with those plans. It came...

Jeremy Lasek

July 2025

Media release

Wild weather preparations underway

Wollongong City Council media release: 30 June 2025 With the BOM warning of heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds, Wollongong City Council’s crews are on the ground preparing the city for the upcoming weather front. “We work very closely...

Wollongong City Council

June 2025