Wollongong Hawks into voluntary administration after major sponsor withdraws and other top stories

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

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 Glen Saville remains hopeful

Hawks legend Glen Saville admits end-of-season, off-court drama is hardly news for the club and hopes it can work through the latest crisis to ensure Wollongong remains a part of the NBL. Widely considered the greatest Hawks' player, Saville spent 18 ... >> 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

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

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

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

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

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