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AFP raids Wollongong MP Noreen Hay's office over electoral fraud allegations

Australian Federal Police have raided the electoral office of Wollongong MP Noreen Hay over allegations of electoral fraud. On December 8, 2014, the AFP received a referral from the Australian Electoral Commission relating to the allegations. This was ... >> view original

Wollongong Uni team's new test for depression diagnosis

With one in seven Australians suffering the condition at least once in their lifetime, Dr Camfield, working with fellow Wollongong University researcher Rodney Croft and the Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, hopes that such a test will ... >> view original

McDonald's launches all-day breakfast in Wollongong, lobster rolls in US

Ever found yourself craving a McDonald's hash brown late at night? If you live in Wollongong in New South Wales or its surrounds then you're in luck, as on July 1 Illawarra became the first region in Australia for Macca's to start serving all-day ... >> view original

Coal Services and University of Wollongong to test virtual reality for ...

Coal Services has teamed-up with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia to measure the effectiveness of using virtual reality to train miners. The Australian company has developed a 4m high cinema-like virtual reality room with a 360° screen ... >> view original

Newcastle, Wollongong soaking up Sydney market stragglers: BIS Shrapnel 2018

Wollongong is beating Newcastle in attracting potential property buyers priced out of the Sydney market, with Wollongong's vacancy rates falling and the median house price rising by 14% in 2014/2015, according to a new study. The BIS Shrapnel ... >> view original

Wollongong Hospital's new intensive care unit gets thumbs up

The 70-year-old chatted to NSW Health Minister Jillian Skinner from his bed in Wollongong Hospital's new intensive care unit on Monday morning. "I smoked for 60 years and this is the end result," he said, pointing to his leg which was recently ... >> view original

Tunisia attack: Minute's silence to be held across UK today

The UK will fall silent at midday today in tribute to the victims of the Tunisian beach massacre. The Queen will lead the minute of remembrance and flags will be flown at half-mast over Whitehall departments and Buckingham Palace. Her Majesty will mark ... >> view original

Cuba's new wifi hotspots attract eager users

HAVANA - Near the popular Hotel Habana Libre in Cuba's capital, a gaggle of young people on cellphones, tablets and laptops log onto the new wifi hotspot -- a small milestone in one of the least connected countries. Cubans use their mobile devices to ... >> view original

Prince Charles and Camilla return to NZ

Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall will be coming back to NZ. Photo / Alastair Grant. Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, are returning to New Zealand. Prime Minister John Key confirmed today that the royal couple would make ... >> view original

Malaysians of different faiths in show of unity during Ramadan

Malaysians of different faiths are fasting in solidarity with Muslims on Friday in an initiative called "Puasa4Malaysia". By Sumisha Naidu; POSTED: 03 Jul 2015 14:15. PHOTOS. Malaysians having a meal together during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. >> view original