Arthur Rorris to run for NSW seat of Wollongong as an independent and other top stories

Arthur Rorris to run for NSW seat of Wollongong as an independent

Union organiser Arthur Rorris has entered the race for the New South Wales seat of Wollongong in the upcoming state election. The long-term Secretary of the South Coast Labour Council will run as an independent candidate against sitting MP Noreen Hay. >> view original

Sydney Kings lose thriller against arch rivals Wollongong Hawks

The Kings suffered a devastating loss against arch rivals Wollongong after an epic tussle. Hawks coach Gordie McLeod had predicted it would go down to the wire, "We knew we were in for a dog fight," but even he was surprised by the nail-biting finish ... >> view original

Woman suffers deep cut to face in Wollongong attack

The attack happend just before 3 PM on Friday (AEST) at the Picadilly shopping arcade at the west end of Crown Street. Police established a crime scene and detectives placed evidence markers around a brown bottle smashed on the pavement. The woman ... >> view original

Melbourne United finals hopes in jeopardy after losing to Wollongong Hawks

United's sudden fall from grace continued on Friday night as they fell to bottom-side Wollongong Hawks 93-82 at WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong. If fourth-placed Adelaide 36ers beat Townsville on Sunday, the Sixers will be two games ahead of ... >> view original

What happened to Nick Katopodis? Source: Supplied

Jason and Aroha Hiroki appeared at the Supreme Court in Sydney on Tuesday accused of murdering Nick Katopodis at their Wollongong home on July 27, 2011. Katopodis' body was found buried under their home almost two years later. Crown prosecutor ... >> view original

Wollongong Wizards Open Water Training Video

Every Friday morning from January through to May you will find the Wollongong Wizards at North Beach Wollongong doing an open water swim. There are numerous Olympians, Commonwealth Games Athletes, World Champions, some long course elites ... >> view original

Sandvik to close Wollongong operations, cut jobs

Sandvik has announced it will close its Wollongong operations and reduce its Kalgoorlie site in the wake of continuing mining uncertainty. As a result of the shutdown Sandvik will now focus on field service in the Illawarra, while its Kalgoorlie site ... >> view original

Time to rebound: Ben Madgen takes on the Cairns Taipans in a disappointing ...

The oldest rivalry in the NBL will be reignited on Sunday when the Sydney Kings take on the Wollongong Hawks. While both teams will be playing for pride, it hasn't made the rivalry any less intense in the lead-up to the game at Qantas Credit Union Arena. >> view original

Melbourne United players desperate for win against Wollongong Hawks

Whether he starts or comes off the bench on Saturday night, Melbourne United import Stephen Dennis is primed to seize the day as his team fights for its finals life. United host Wollongong Hawks at Margaret Court Arena on Saturday night knowing their ... >> view original

Wollongong priest adds personal experience to prayer service for Bali Nine ...

On Tuesday February 10, Fr Peters will co-lead a formal interfaith prayer service with Uniting Minister Geoff Flynn at St Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Wollongong at 7:30pm for anyone opposing the death penalty. A representative of the Muslim community ... >> view original