Tag: Wollongong 2500
Victory take spoils against Mariners
A masterful performance from Archie Thompson inspired Melbourne's 2-1 win over Central Coast in Friday night's round 12 top-of-the-table A-League match-up at Docklands.[MORE]
MP defends Wollongong's reputation
The federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, says the Federal Opposition is contributing to a mythology that Wollongong is inherently a bad place.[MORE]
Community to have say in Bulli Hospital review
A review of Bulli Hospital by the New South Wales Government is to have input from business, union and community groups.[MORE]
Police investigate Warrawong body find
Investigations are continuing into the decomposed body of a man found by police at property in Warrawong, on the New South Wales south coast, earlier this week.[MORE]
Morrison stands by 'Wollongong incompetence' remarks
The Federal Opposition's spokesman on Local Government, Scott Morrison, is not backing away comments that Wollongong is being rewarded for the incompetence of former councillors and staff.[MORE]
Man dies in Hume Hwy crash
A man is dead and another is seriously injured after a car accident on the Hume Highway near Marulan.[MORE]
Pastor's 'going to hell' comments shock Jewish leader
A Jewish community leader says he has been disturbed by comments from a Wollongong Baptist Minister, who told him Jewish people are "going to hell" for not embracing Jesus Christ as the son of God.[MORE]
Council to spend $2m funding smaller projects
More than $2 million in infrastructure funding set aside for Wollongong council is likely be spent on smaller projects spread throughout the city.[MORE]
Fathers Foundation up-beat about men's day
The Illawarra-based Fathers Foundation hopes an Australian International Men's Day launched today in Canberra gives more recognition for the role men play in society.[MORE]
Teachers stop work over wage dispute
Public school teachers in New South Wales are holding stop-work meetings for two hours today.[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]
South coast councils get infrastructure funds
Councils in the New South Wales south coast region have each been allocated infrastructure funding as part of the Federal Government's $300 million economic stimulus package.[MORE]
Council concerned over aged care facility sale
A meeting of Wollondilly councillors has resolved to call an urgent meeting with the New South Wales Minister for Health regarding an historic aged care facility.[MORE]
NSW court grants Dairy Farmers takeover
The New South Wales Supreme Court has granted approval for the proposed acquisition of Dairy Farmers by the Japanese owned company, National Foods Limited.[MORE]
PSA urges detention centre closure rethink
The trade union representing employees at the Keelong Juvenile Detention Centre has appealed to the New South Wales Government to reconsider its decision to close the facility.[MORE]
Trio accused of Wollongong kidnapping
Three people are due to appear in court today accused of being involved in a kidnapping in Wollongong on the New South Wales south coast.[MORE]
Report reveals Shoalhaven, Wingecarribee growth
A new report into the Shoalhaven and the Wingecarribee council areas shows both local economies have undergone rapid expansion in the past decade, coupled with substantial jobs growth.[MORE]
Southern councils seek infrastructure funding
The Southern Councils Group representing Illawarra councils says it is hoping to gain additional infrastructure funds when it attends a summit with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra today.[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]
Fundraising convoy attracts big turnout
Wollongong police say a road convoy in New South Wales, organised to raise funds for Camp Quality yesterday, attracted 590 trucks and 345 motorbikes.[MORE]
Transport group wants freeze on rail fare rise
A Wollongong transport group has rejected calls by the Minister for Transport to keep a proposed increase in rail fares to a minimum.[MORE]
Blaze rally to shock Hawks
Gold Coast guard Daniel Joyce came back to haunt his old side, dropping a match-winning three-pointer in the dying seconds to hand the Blaze a 111-110 victory over Wollongong on Friday night.[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]
Fears waste disposal charges will boost rates
New charges for waste disposal announced in the New South Wales mini-Budget could force Wollondilly council and other councils to increase rates.[MORE]
Tender awarded for Bowral children's ward revamp
A tender has been awarded for a $3 million refurbishment of Bowral Hospital's children's ward and short stay unit.[MORE]
