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Trent Barrett lists waterfront home near Wollongong ahead of Manly coaching move

HAVING just scored the top coaching job at the Manly Sea Eagles, Trent Barrett is uprooting the family and selling their stunning waterfront home near Wollongong. Barrett, who moved to the area in 1996 to began his playing career with the Illawarra ... >> view original

Wollongong science centre expansions planned to meet growing demand

"Without these skills, Australia's economic growth will be stalled and we'll be buying in these skills," Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium interim director Stuart Creal says. "Ensuring we have the workforce available to develop the country is ... >> view original

Saving sex with science - the Wollongong-produced condom set to revolutionise ...

Along with his team at the University of Wollongong's Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, he's been developing a new type of condom that feels lifelike, but offers even more sexual health protection than a latex condom. He makes them from hydrogels ... >> view original

Triple treat of ballet for Wollongong

The triple bill of ballet rolling towards Wollongong is a study in contrasts – from a mass of tiptoeing tutus, to a slapstick comedy rumble, then finally the intense control and serenity of Swan Lake. The Dancers Company will visit Wollongong this week ... >> view original

Destination Wollongong chairman stands down

What Wollongong Wants was an important part of his speech on Tuesday when Destination Wollongong chairman and director Matt Davidson stood down from the board after his second stint in the role. Mr Davidson's resignation coincides with a change in ... >> view original

Women to converge on Wollongong

This September Wollongong will host the biennial VIEW Clubs' national convention for the first time. More than 600 women from across Australia will descend on the city from Friday to Sunday, September 11-13, to debate issues of national importance and ... >> view original

Mike Huckabee to address California Republicans this fall

The Topeka Capital-Journal states, “Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee indicated Thursday that if elected, he wouldn't rule out employing federal troops or the Federal Bureau of Investigation to stop abortion from taking place in the ... >> view original

'Give us a good sugar deal'

Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has urged the United States to give Australia a “good sugar deal” after the latest negotiations on the watershed Pacific-wide free-trade pact failed to sign off on a final agreement. The Abbott government yesterday ... >> view original

MH370 Mystery: Suitcase Found on Reunion Island to Be Tested for DNA

Technicians will look for DNA on a suitcase fragment found on Reunion Island, the French territory where plane debris possibly connected to missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 washed up, officials say. The National Gendarmerie Press office confirmed ... >> view original

Greste awaiting Cairo court verdict

Australian journalist Peter Greste expects to find out later on Sunday whether he and two Al Jazeera colleagues have been convicted again of terrorism charges in Egypt. The verdict in their retrial was due last Thursday but the hearing was adjourned ... >> view original