Wollongong trial probes new way of using an old drug and other top stories

Wollongong trial probes new way of using an old drug

A decade ago, a trio of Wollongong University researchers — Professor Ranson, chemist John Bremner and oncologist Philip Clingan — devised a solution. “We mixed the 5-FU and its modulator with a sugar to allow them to be combined in one solution. >> view original

'Human remains' found in external building of Wollongong unit block

Police have discovered what are believed to be human remains at a unit block in a suburb of Wollongong. Officers were called to the property on Crana Place in Mangerton, west of Wollongong's CBD, just before midnight on Thursday. They discovered the ... >> view original

Melbourne Punk Band Deny Vandalising War Memorial, Pull Out Of Shows

Melbourne punk band Scab Eater have denied suggestions that they desecrated a war memorial in the Wollongong suburb of Corrimal ahead of ANZAC Day celebrations. The band were first suspected of the crime because the phrase “Scab Eater – No tears ... >> view original

NBL Wollongong Hawks given extra financial lifeline at creditors meeting

A decision on the future of the Wollongong Hawks NBL team has been put on hold for potentially another 45 days as creditors and the club voted Thursday to adjourn a decision on their future. However, another looming deadline for the future of their ... >> view original

Wollongong man shot in face

The victim was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a critical but stable condition then transferred to another hospital. Officers from the Lake Illawarra Area Command approached a 41-year-old man on Northcliff Drive at Berkeley at around 9.30am. Police say ... >> view original

Wollongong shopping centre built with BlueScope steel wins international ...

A suburban shopping centre in Wollongong, New South Wales built using BlueScope steel has won two international architecture design awards. HDR Rice Daubney's design for the GPT Group's Wollongong Central project was awarded two 2015 Architizer ... >> view original

Wollongong company wins Commonwealth contract to run replacement service ...

Wollongong based company Coordinare has won the tender to become the Primary Health Network for the state's South Eastern region, covering the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Southern NSW. The Federal Government has announced the winners of 28 new ... >> view original

Staying alive in Wollongong's competitive cafe culture

If you're looking for a coffee in Wollongong's CBD, you're spoilt for choice. Not only has the city's new Wollongong Central mall expansion brought a bunch of mainstream cafes to the CBD, there are a number of boutique businesses ready to make a flat ... >> view original

'Next-gen condom' from the University of Wollongong

Scientists at the University of Wollongong (UOW) are developing a 'next-gen condom' made from a material which replicates the feeling of human tissue and could deliver doses of anti-STD medication or sensation-enhancing agents. 'Next-Gen Condom' from ... >> view original

Mangerton murder: Victim died from head injuries

''We're still trying to piece together some more information regarding the deceased so we can positively identify him and obviously notify loved ones and relatives,'' Detective Superintendent Bernie Ryan of the Wollongong Local Area Command, said. >> view original