Wollongong Hawks go into voluntary administration and other top stories

Wollongong Hawks go into voluntary administration

Then they lost major sponsor Wollongong Coal, who have also experienced well-documented financial troubles. The company withdrew their sponsorship 18 months into a five-year deal, leaving the club facing a $1.8m deficit over the next three years. >> 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

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

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

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

Wollongong Hawks fear NBL club will fold without new sponsors

The Wollongong Hawks say they will fold next month unless they can come up with some new sponsors to keep the cash-strapped NBL club afloat. The club placed themselves into voluntary administration on Monday after experiencing a tough season on ... >> view original

Wollongong real estate: property market on the boil

The Wollongong housing market continues to sizzle with predictions it could grow as much as 10 per cent in 2015, even outstripping the growth of many Australian capital cities. In a housing market barometer, Wollongong and Sydney were listed at the top ... >> view original

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

Siblings in sword drama at Wollongong methadone clinic

Wollongong's Denison Street methadone clinic was the scene of a brother and sister showdown last Friday morning that involved a Samurai sword, a court has heard. Matthew John Ashmore, 29, allegedly told police his choice of weapon was a stick, however ... >> view original