Wollongong Coal strikes new deal with embattled Hawks and other top stories

Wollongong Coal strikes new deal with embattled Hawks

Wollongong Coal is looking to re-negotiate a sponsorship deal with the Wollongong Hawks basketball team. On Monday the Hawks announced they'd been forced into voluntary administration, after Wollongong Coal reneged on their contract with the club. >> view original

Boxing Day trading ban lift could help energise Wollongong CBD retail

Wollongong CBD retailers could tap into the busiest trading day of the year if stores are allowed to trade on Boxing Day under a NSW Liberal initiative. The Illawarra Business Chamber says it would give an 'even playing field' to shops competing ... >> view original

How Qantas plans to land a Boeing 747 near Wollongong

In a fitting retirement for its oldest Boeing 747-400 aircraft, if all goes to plan Qantas flight QF7474 is due to land at 7:47am on Sunday at the Illawarra Regional Airport near Wollongong, NSW. Four highly experienced Qantas pilots have already spent ... >> view original

Wollongong Hawks into voluntary administration after major sponsor withdraws

"It's not a 'save the Hawks' campaign in that there's no one who is willing to dig in and help contribute - this is more a 'support the Hawks' and support James [Spenceley] in keeping the Hawks in Wollongong and in the NBL," club general manager Kim ... >> view original

Salmonella strain thought to have caused nursing home deaths found in ...

The strain of salmonella thought to have killed two nursing home residents and caused dozens of others to fall ill has been found in a Wollongong bakery, tests have confirmed. To date, 31 cases of confirmed salmonella have been reported from 10 aged ... >> view original

ANBL's Wollongong Hawks go into administration

The future of the Wollongong Hawks is in doubt with the NBL club placing itself into voluntary administration. The NBL issued a statement saying the club had experienced a difficult season on and off the court, with the surprise loss of their major ... >> view original

Oceania Cup triathletes in Wollongong for Sunday's OTU Sprint Cup

JAKE'S SECOND HOME COMING AS RISING STARS TRI THE GONGHanson Sports Media >> view original

Tony Abbott opens Nan Tien Buddhist Institute at Wollongong as leadership ...

Mr Abbott's first public stop on Sunday was the official opening of Nan Tien Institute's Wollongong Campus – Australia's first government-accredited Buddhist college. He took a number of selfies with fans, walked with dragon dancers and drummers before ... >> view original

Mine approval could save Hawks sponsorship: Wollongong Coal

The survival of the Hawks may depend on the future of the Russell Vale mine expansion after Wollongong Coal signalled on Tuesday there was still an offer of sponsorship on the table. In a day of twists and turns, the mining company is believed to have ... >> view original

Wollongong shops to open Boxing Day under Liberal plan

Wollongong businesses could take advantage of the biggest retail trading day of the year under a government plan to remove "archaic" restrictions. A re-elected Baird government will amend retail trading laws to allow all shops to open on Boxing Day. >> view original