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Wollongong Coal officially sacks workers, ongoing fears of workforce ...

Wongawilli south west of Wollongong was put into care and maintenance after longwall mining equipment became buried during a roof collapse in March 2014. The union says Wollongong Coal recently revealed to shareholders that closing the nearby ... >> view original

Teen knocks elderly man unconscious at a Wollongong train station

The 62-year-old man was admitted to Wollongong Hospital shortly after the incident took place. Police are following up a number of inquiries in relation to the incident and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or filmed it to ... >> view original

Syrian boy horrifically maimed in Aleppo shelling starts new life in ...

In December last year, the Al Sheblis were granted refugee status in Australia and moved to Wollongong, south of Sydney. A few weeks ago, Khaled, now seven, had the first of at least five more operations he will undergo in Australia. The nose ... >> view original

Wollongong students present vision for Minnamurra Rainforest

For the Wollongong students, the Minnamurra Rainforest provided their area of study. Along with climate change and biodiversity experts, they identified the natural and cultural values of the area, and completed a community survey to find out how the ... >> view original

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, which caused significant disruptions, some retailers are now reporting an unsustainably low ... >> view original

Wollongong In The Spotlight As Businesses Are Squeezed Out of Capital Cities

Surging demand for office space in Melbourne and Sydney CBD districts has tightened vacancy rates and put prices on an upward trajectory, leaving many local and interstate commercial property investors looking to alternative regional areas. For NSW ... >> view original

Moment teen punches elderly man at Wollongong train station

Moment teen punches elderly man at Wollongong train station. The moment a teenage boy punched a train traveller, knocking him unconscious, has been captured on camera at Wollongong station. Perth Zoo train Asali to move into the... Read More. >> view original

Elderly man left bloodied and bruised after shocking attack by teen at train ...

A shocking mobile phone video has captured the moment a elderly man was attacked by a teenager as he stood on the platform of a train station. The incident occurred at the Wollongong station in New South Wales, Australia, at about 8.30am on September ... >> 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

Pistol seized after man uproots Wollongong parking meter

Police have seized a home-made firearm after arresting a man over the theft of a parking meter in Wollongong yesterday. About 5.10am yesterday (Monday 14 September 2015), police from Wollongong were called to Kembla Street, following reports a man ... >> view original