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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
9 hours ago
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Health concerns drive calls for new homes to be all-electric

On the eve of World Asthma Day, about 50 people rallied outside Wollongong City Council’s Burelli Street offices. Their goal: to urge council to make new developments all-electric, with research showing gas stove use is estimated to cause 12% of childhood asthma in Australia.

Genevieve Swart
May 2025
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Warrior angel inspires Jack Miller Hendy’s new mural in Thirroul

Bulli-based street artist Jack Miller Hendry recently finished his mural on the Thirroul Telstra building, drawing inspiration from the story of Saint Michael, whose name the school next door bears. “It’s right next to the church and the...

Tyneesha Williams
May 2025
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Frustrated Beaton Park fitness groups now ‘have a voice at the table’ following Lord Mayor’s intervention

Fitness groups concerned at the possibility of losing their venue at Beaton Park and a lack of consultation by Wollongong City Council have welcomed the intervention of the Lord Mayor. As reported by The Illawarra Flame last month, members of...

Jeremy Lasek
May 2025