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• University of Wollongong Researchers Plan to Ride the Waves with ...

  Over the past few years, 3D printing technology has helped cultivate waves of innovation across a wide range of industries, whether it be on land, in outer space, or even upon the vast oceans of our Earth. As the tides continue to rise and fall, 3D printing seems to be trending upwards when it comes to the art of surfing, as surfboard manufacturers and enthusiasts have begun experimenting more and more with customized surfboards and fins. Last year, in New Zealand, we covered the story of the Ji..

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• Sandor Cikos to be released after 16 years in jail for murdering ...

  

  Sandor Cikos to be released after 16 years in jail for murdering family in Wollongong Updated May 05, 2016 18:26:48 A man who bludgeoned his partner and choked his two young sons to death in Wollongong 17 years ago is ready to be released from prison, the state's parole authority has said.Sandor Cikos has been behind bars for 16 years for killing his de-factor partner 27-year-old Allison Penrose and their boys, four-year-old Jake and 18-month-old Travis, in the family's..

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• Time out in the Illawarra: social photos

  

  Nicole McGregor, Marion Millward and Julie Scott at the Illawarra Centenary of Anzac Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse. Briana Davragh, Rachael Parlett, Taylor Kunze and Jemaica Larden at the Illawarra Centenary of Anzac Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse. Joshua Mulder and Jessie Dunster at the Illawarra Centenary of Anzac Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse. Charles McDonnell, Dean Meuleman and Mick Norris at the Illawarra Centenary of Anzac Race Day at Kembla Grange Racecourse. Ben Weat..

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• Not your polite Beethoven

  

  Don't skimp on the drama when performing Beethoven, Tognetti says. Let it loose: The Australian Chamber Orchestra's artistic director, Wollongong boy Richard Tognetti, will lead the group this month at the city's Town Hall. Picture: Simon van BoxtelThe Ludwig van Beethoven which the Australian Chamber Orchestra will bring to Wollongong this month is not the polite version, violin maestro Richard Tognetti said.It’s Beethoven with just two years to live, swelled with mania, almost c..

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• Amelia back home for her Lady Liberty show

  

  From Bombo to Broadway, it’s easy to see why acclaimed cabaret performer Amelia Ryan refuses to subscribe to the ‘struggling artist cliche’’. AMELIA IS BACK: Wollongong's own Liberty belle Amelia Ryan brings her show, Amelia Ryan is Lady Liberty, to The Music Lounge in Wollongong on Friday, May 6. Tickets at www.merrigong.com.auFrom Bombo to Broadway, it’s easy to see why acclaimed cabaret performer Amelia Ryan refuses to subscribe to the ‘struggling artist cliche’’.“So I’ve learn..

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• Polishing the jewel in the Illawarra's crown

  

  Editorial for the May 6 edition of the Illawarra Mercury. ANOTHER step has been taken towards realising the vision of bringing the Mount Keira Summit Park to life.For too long the jewel in the Wollongong’s crown has been left unpolished and unable to realise its full potential.If properly utilised, Mount Keira has the potential to be a wonderful attraction for our city.The Wollongong City Council has released a draft vision for the Mount Keira Summit Park.After encompassing the id..

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• Strength in numbers

  

  Strength not surrender is their motto, and thousands will support that at Wollongong's Mother's Day Classic. Super effort: Grant Plecas, Robb Grubb, Luke Coleman, Margaret Gardiner, Bonny Aguilera and Peter Sheppard launch the run. Picture: Sylvia LiberEach year hundreds of Illawarra mums ditch breakfast in bed to take part in the Mother’s Day Classic.Now in its 15th year, organisers of the Wollongong event are hoping to see more than 3000 people take to the track along the foresh..

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• Overcrowding outrage: complaint made every second day

  

  Commuters are so angry about overcrowding on South Coast trains that they’ve put in a formal complaint almost every second day for the last two years. This photo of a crowded Sydney-Wollongong service was taken by Wollongong City Councillor Vicki Curran in 2013. Crowding was caused by the cancellation of a previous service.Commuters are so angry about overcrowding on South Coast trains that they’ve put in a formal complaint almost every second day for the last two years.Transport ..

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• Steady stream of complaints about overcrowding on South Coast ...

  

  Commuters are so angry about overcrowding on South Coast trains that they’ve put in a formal complaint almost every second day for the last two years. This photo of a crowded Sydney-Wollongong service was taken by Wollongong City Councillor Vicki Curran in 2013. Crowding was caused by the cancellation of a previous service.Commuters are so angry about overcrowding on South Coast trains that they’ve put in a formal complaint almost every second day for the last two years.Transport ..

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• The real love of Salim's life?

  

  In a recent Facebook post, Salim Mehajer thanked his wife Aysha (pictured above) but the most fulsome praise went elsewhere.FOR weeks, months even, former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has been bombarding Facebook with images of he and his wife Aysha, despite the fact they have not been seen in public for some time.But it seems there may be another he holds in even higher regard.No, not one of his many sisters or even the woman he’s rumoured to have had a relationship with while he was engaged. But..

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