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Restoring faith in Wollongong's CBD retail industry

Menswear retailer Alex Filceski is sick of hearing about doom and gloom in Wollongong's retail industry. After the redevelopment of the Crown Street Mall that caused significant disruptions, some retailers are now reporting an unsustainably low amount ... >> view original

Wollongong pedestrian accident could have been fatal

A Coniston driver has been banned from getting behind the wheel for 15 months after ploughing into a woman at a Wollongong pedestrian crossing, leaving her with permanent injuries. Jiayu Yang, 62, had been licensed for less than five years but had ... >> view original

Show of hands to decide Wollongong council deputy role

Labor councillor Chris Connor will throw his hat in the ring for a third term as Wollongong Deputy Lord Mayor when the role goes to a vote at Monday's council meeting. A Liberal candidate is also expected to stand, but it won't be Leigh Colacino. >> view original

Contamination check for Wollongong harbour slipway

A contaminated site assessment will be carried out on the Wollongong harbour slipway from Monday as part of remediation plans for the site and Belmore Basin central pier. Coffey Environments Australia has been commissioned to carry out the assessment, ... >> view original

Raft of old rockers heading to Wollongong

A resurgence of artists from yesteryear have been heading back to the stage this year instead of towards the retirement home, and promoters say it's because we love reliving the past. Tribute bands have always been a winner for venues, with the ... >> view original

New York debut for Wollongong designer

Wollongong fashion designer Antonella Ianni is making a big impact in the Big Apple as part of New York Fashion Week. Ms Ianni was invited to showcase her signature collection after a meeting with the director of Fashion Palette in Sydney earlier this ... >> view original

Wollongong hosts top VIEW convention

On Saturday, up to 200 delegates will join the Walk with a VIEW along the Wollongong foreshore to recognise the club's link with The Smith Family, sponsoring disadvantaged students of all ages to help them reach their full potential through education. >> view original

Calls for Wollongong council to fix flood fiasco

POLL: Wollongong City Council should fund capital works to fix a creek that repeatedly floods homes in Thirroul, a northern suburbs councillor says. Residents of Lachlan Street in Thirroul were flooded after heavy rains in late August caused Hewitts ... >> view original

Wollongong property tipped to hold

Real Estate Institute of NSW president Malcolm Gunning said there could be a rise in residential vacancy rates as some workers left rental properties and sought work elsewhere. But he said investor demand and Wollongong's status as a desirable location ... >> view original

Kelly Merryman's YouTube spreads wings after toppling TV wall

Kelly Merryman's jump from Netflix to YouTube late last year caused a bit of a flurry. She had been crucial to Netflix's rapid content growth globally and jumped just as it was consolidating. Yet for YouTube, hiring Merryman as its new vice-president ... >> view original