Wollongong and Illawarra
Green group urges mine approvals moratorium
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An environment group opposed to coal mining under rivers and waterways has called for a three-year moratorium on mine approvals in water catchment special areas.
Poor finances blamed for post-natal unit shutdown
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The New South Wales Opposition says cost cutting is behind a decision to close Camden Hospital's post-natal care unit for three months.
Illawarra MP hopes bus service is long-term
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The Minister for the Illawarra, David Campbell, hopes the new free shuttle bus service for the Wollongong CBD connecting with the university, the Innovation Campus and Wollongong Hospital, will be a long-term service.
Business groups back mall revamp option
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Three prominent Illawarra business groups have joined forces in a hope to see the Crown Street Mall become the economic heart of Wollongong.
Dragons thrash Hawks in Wollongong
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The South Dragons hammered Wollongong by 34 points in their National Basketball League encounter in Wollongong last night.
Council considers ongoing assessment panel
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An independent hearing and assessment panel (IHAP) set up earlier this year to assess contentious development approvals in Wollongong, may be used by Shellharbour council on an ongoing basis.
Teen to face court over stealing, assault
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A Warilla teenager is due to face Port Kembla Children's Court early next year in relation to stealing and assault offences.
Police urge Jervis Bay staff boost
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The Nowra branch of the New South Wales Police Association is calling for an additional 29 police, and a 24-hour presence in the Jervis Bay region.
Sydneysiders ride free on CBD shuttle
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The New South Wales Government has announced a free off-peak shuttle bus for Sydney's CBD.
AHM closer to Medibank merger
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A New South Wales south coast based health insurer, Australian Health Management (AHM), is one step closer to being merged with Medibank Private, with most of its members voting in favour of the takeover.
No bail for stabbing murder accused
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A man has been refused bail in Wollongong Local Court, on the New South Wales south coast, after appearing over the stabbing murder of an ACT man on Friday.
Report reveals mixed economic outlook
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The ANZ Regional and Rural Quarterly report has released a positive assessment of the south-east region of New South Wales, but it is not all good news.
Submissions raise Helensburgh coal concerns
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The New South Wales Department of Planning has received 45 submissions on a plan to nearly double the annual amount of coal removed from the Metropolitan Colliery at Helensburgh.
Man faces court over stabbing death
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A 34-year-old man has appeared in Wollongong Local Court charged over the stabbing death of an ACT man on Friday.
Police hunt men after abduction attempt
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Police are searching for two men who attempted to abduct a girl off a street in Goulburn this morning.
Sailor glad to be reunited with Saint Benny
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Wayne Bennett's first official training session with St George Illawarra has been given the thumbs up by dual international winger Wendell Sailor.
Police probe attempted abduction of 11yo
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Goulburn police are investigating the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old girl this morning.
Bennett ready to get down to business
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Champion rugby league coach Wayne Bennett has officially taken the reins as the head coach of NRL club St George Illawarra.
Man hit by train on sth coast
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A man is in a serious condition after being hit by a train on the New South Wales south coast earlier today.
Man to front court over stabbing murder
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A 34-year-old man is due to appear in Wollongong Local Court today charged with the stabbing death of a man at Mangerton on the New South Wales south coast.
Supporters save Wollongong FC
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The Wollongong Football Club has been saved from a premature demise, with parents and supporters pledging more than $43,000 yesterday.
Police name road crash victims
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Police have released the names of two people killed in a road accident near Nowra on Friday afternoon.
Sydney keeps the Spirit alive
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Beleaguered NBL franchise Sydney put aside a week of controversy and uncertainty surrounding the club's future with an inspiring 103-94 victory over South Dragons on Saturday evening.
Man fronts court over harbour deaths
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The man charged over a boat crash that killed six people on Sydney Harbour, including Stacey Wright, 21, from Corrimal, will face Central Local Court today.
ABC centres must be assessed for more than economic value: union
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The union representing child care workers says the centres under threat in the Illawarra need to be assessed for more than their economic value.
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- Beef Cattle: Drought taking toll on beef producers: Mayor
- Activism and Lobbying: Forest grazing protest 'won't affect Govt relations'
- Mining: BHP to cut manganese ore production
- Water: $1.5m to target Namoi water study
- Viticulture: Wine production higher than expected
- Dairy Production: Dairy farm demand boosts prices
- Company News: Miner 'owes $1.2m' to unsecured creditors
- Company News: Macarthur interested in Dalrymple coal terminal purchase
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Weeks reinstated as Classic Adelaide winner
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- Dragons thrash Hawks in Wollongong
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Water bill sends money flowing into Murray-Darling
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