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Car importation facility boosting jobs
The head of the ports corporation says the movement of cars through Port Kembla is generating significant new jobs.[MORE]
Tripodi offers rail link conditional support
Ports and Waterways Minister Joe Tripodi says he would like to see the Maldon to Dombarton rail link go ahead, subject to certain conditions.[MORE]
Four arrested in Wollongong drugs bust
A six month investigation by New South Wales police into the illegal supply of illicit drugs in southern Wollongong has led to the arrest of four men.[MORE]
Car-carrying ships head for Port Kembla
Car-carrying ships heading for New South Wales car dealers will berth mainly at Port Kembla, instead of Sydney Harbour from today.[MORE]
BlueScope ponders global challenges
BlueScope Steel says it is facing a challenging market for the second half of the financial year, with higher raw material costs and softer steel demand globally.[MORE]
Car-carrying ships to head to Port Kembla
Port Kembla harbour is ready to get up to four car-carrying ships simultaneously in a fortnight.[MORE]
Worker trapped in toppled crane
A man is trapped in a 150-tonne crane that has toppled on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
BlueScope probes power outage
BlueScope Steel is investigating the cause of a power outage at its Port Kembla plant which interrupted steelmaking operations over the weekend.[MORE]
Coal terminal, surfers settle beach access row
The Port Kembla Coal Terminal and surfers have reached a compromise in preserving access to a Port Kembla surf break known as Oilies.[MORE]
Green group seeks more time for coal trucking talks
A local environment group wants an extended timetable for discussions on a plan to increase coal trucking operations through Wollongong.[MORE]
Man arrested over copper theft
Police have arrested and charged a 44-year-old man for stealing 600 kilograms of industrial copper from a metal plant at Unanderra.[MORE]
BlueScope secures BHP iron ore deal
BlueScope Steel Australia has secured a new long-term contract with BHP Billiton and its joint venture partners to buy iron ore for its Port Kembla steelworks.[MORE]
BlueScope profit dips to $596m
BlueScope Steel has announced a profit of $596 million for the past financial year, down 13 per cent on the previous year.[MORE]
Golf club gets tops marks for sustainability
The Port Kembla Golf Club has won the title of most sustainable club in New South Wales for its improvements in managing water and waste.[MORE]
Transport forum agrees on key projects for funding
The federal Member for Throsby, Jennie George, says a public forum on transport for the Illawarra has agreed on three key project ideas to be submitted to a Commonwealth infrastructure fund.[MORE]
Port Kembla port breaks trade records
The Port of Port Kembla has broken all records in trade over the past financial year.[MORE]
Five hurt in Port Kembla road crash
Five people are still being treated in hospital after being involved in a serious car crash at Port Kembla.[MORE]
Wollongong summit considers infrastructure plans
A community summit in Wollongong today will examine key infrastructure projects in the region, including road, rail and port expansion plans.[MORE]
Port Kembla to undergo expansion
The Port Kembla Port Corporation will unveil a plan on Friday to reclaim 52 hectares of land and create seven new berths. [MORE]
Truck smashes into Port Kembla coal loader
An out of control semitrailer has crashed into the Port Kembla coal loader.[MORE]
MP won't rule out federal funds for Picton Rd
The federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, says Picton Road could qualify for Federal Government funding even though it is a state road.[MORE]
BlueScope pushes for emissions scheme assistance
BlueScope Steel has warned Australian steelmaking will gradually shift offshore, unless Australian producers get assistance while a national emissions trading scheme is phased in.[MORE]
Police probe Bluescope blaze
Investigations will be held today to try to determine the cause of a fire which destroyed a training centre at Bluescope Steel at Port Kembla.[MORE]
Man dies in steelworks mishap
A 39-year-old Woonona man has died in an industrial accident at the Port Kembla steelworks on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
Master plan finished for Port Kembla Harbour outer harbour
The upgrade of Port Kembla Harbour is about to enter a new phase with the completion of a master plan to expand the outer harbour.[MORE]
