Wollongong and Illawarra
Palerang Council to develop climate change policy
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The Palerang Council will develop its own climate change policy.
Armed bandits target Woonona newsagency
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Police say a Woonona newsagency was robbed this morning by two men armed with a knife and a metal pole at 4:45am AEST.
Finkernagel tribunal appearance deferred
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Shoalhaven councillor and mayoral candidate John Finkernagel's appearance before the Department of Local Government's Pecuniary Interests Tribunal has been deferred for at least a month.
Angry journos picket Fairfax offices
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Fairfax newspaper journalists are picketing outside their offices against the company's decision to cut 550 jobs.
Uni, Port Kembla look to bolster Indonesian ties
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Port Kembla and the University of Wollongong look likely to develop stronger ties with Indonesia after the visit of a senior Indonesian business delegation yesterday.
Whan offers writers' centre assurances
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A New South Wales Government MP says regional writers' centres have a sound future and their funding will not be axed.
Bypass corridor to be moved back
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Shoalhaven council will move the planned corridor for the Western Bypass back to its original location after concerns that its new route ran along several residents' back fence.
Finch out of crucial Dragons clash
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Parramatta half-back Brett Finch will miss the Eels' must-win round 25 NRL match against St George Illawarra at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Saturday evening.
Gun shop near school rejected
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Wollongong council administrators have been applauded for rejecting plans for a gun shop near a primary school at Fairy Meadow.
Angler survives 15 metre cliff fall
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A 65-year-old man is in a stable condition in Wollongong Hospital with a broken leg after he fell down a cliff while fishing at the Killalea State Park.
Dairy farmer support shown for takeover
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Most Illawarra dairy farmers appear to support the deal that will see the company Dairy Farmers purchased by Japanese owned National Foods.
Bradman celebrated on 100th birthday anniversary
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Celebrations will be held across Australia today to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman.
Boat worker death under investigation
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WorkCover is investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who appears to have been overcome by fumes while working on a boat at a factory north of Wollongong on the New South Wales south coast.
Dairy Farmers' shareholders to vote on National Foods deal
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The chief executive of Dairy Farmers says farmers will still be able to negotiate for the price of their milk when the co-operative is sold.
Scheme aims to boost south coast public housing
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The New South Wales Government is trialling a new scheme on the south coast and in the southern highlands to encourage the private sector to help build up the stock of public housing.
Driver hurt crashing into parked cars
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Police are investigating a crash at Nowra which has left a 23-year-old Port Kembla man with serious leg injuries.
Bravery honour for Keiraville man
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A Keiraville man will be given an Australian Bravery Award today for saving a man from a burning car four years ago.
Charity to hear drought impact
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St Vincent de Paul has a rural task force in Ulladulla this week to speak to locals about the impact of drought in the area.
Woman to face court over double murder
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A woman accused of murdering an elderly couple on the NSW south coast will appear in court today.
Dragons slay Warriors
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St George Illawarra beat New Zealand 34-6 in a comprehensive display in their round 24 NRL fixture at WIN Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Govt urged to provide further funding for rural uni students
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The Goulburn farming community is calling for more federal funding for city-based university education for young people from rural areas.
Cricket world celebrates Bradman anniversary
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Cricket fans across the globe are this month celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sir Donald Bradman.
Transport forum urges rail priority
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A transport forum in Wollongong has called on the federal and state governments to urgently start funding rail infrastructure over road upgrades.
MPs may return early for power privatisation debate
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New South Wales south coast state MPs could be recalled from their winter break to debate the electricity privatisation legislation.
Illawarra shares in black spot funding
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The Illawarra has received about 6 per cent of $14 million allocated across New South Wales to improving the most accident prone sections of roads.
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