Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Cup draw to offer up exciting possibilities and other top stories.

  • Cup draw to offer up exciting possibilities

    Cup draw to offer up exciting possibilities
    SUPPORT: Wollongong Wolves pulled a big home crowd when they last played in the FFA Cup against Central Coast Mariners. Wolves striker Nico Bernal.The FFA Cup draw provides a chance unlike many others in Australian sport.With the right slice of luck, a semi-professional side like us at the Wollongong Wolves could get the chance to face off in one of the A-League’s heavyweights in a competitive format.It’s a mouth-watering prospect that undoubtedly has all of us around the Wolves excited for this..
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  • Did the earth move for you?

    Did the earth move for you?
    Geoscience Australia has tweeted about reports of an earthquake in Wollongong. The Australian government agency which deals with earthquakes is fielding reports of an earthquake in Wollongong tonight.Geoscience Australia just sent a message via it’s Twitter account: “Several felt reports from Wollongong NSW. Possible small earthquake at 20:48 (AEST) tonight. Insufficient data for a location.”The tremor was certainly felt in the Albion Park area with one Illawarra Mercury staff mem..
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  • Controversial Bourke St block given green light

    Controversial Bourke St block given green light
    An independent planning panel has given a controversial North Wollongong apartment block the go ahead. The five-storey block at 21 Bourke Street has been complete but sitting empty for months.An independent planning panel has given a controversial North Wollongong apartment block the go ahead, despite concerns its approval could set a precedent for other developers to build without permission.Wollongong’s Independent Hearing and Assessment Panel voted unanimously to recommend the ..
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  • No easy ride with MS

    No easy ride with MS
    A Towradgi woman with multiple sclerosis was ‘’humiliated’’ after a bus driver refused to allow her on board with her micro scooter. Towradgi resident Nina Crumpton was upset after a bus driver refused to let her come aboard with her micro scooter on Saturday. Picture: Robert PeetA Towradgi woman struggling with multiple sclerosis was left ‘’humiliated’’ after a bus driver refused to allow her on board with her micro scooter.Nina Crumpton, 36, was diagnosed with the disease of the..
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  • Regional TV switch positive news for WIN Network's demographic ...

    Regional TV switch positive news for WIN Network's demographic ...
    Regional TV switch positive news for WIN Network's demographic: CEO Posted June 27, 2016 14:16:57 Regional television viewers are in for a mind-bending shakeup from this Friday as regional broadcasters Southern Cross and WIN switch their network allegiances. Wollongong is both a staunch rugby league city, and the home of the WIN Network in Australia. Key points WIN regional network will broadcast Ten Network contentSouthern Cross regional network will broadcast Nine..
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  • Medical students farewell Forbes

    Medical students farewell Forbes
    Two University of Wollongong medical students will finish their year-long placement at Forbes Medical Centre at the end of this month before two new students replace them in July. University of Wollongong medical students Shane Cameron and Tristan Scott will complete their year-long placement at Forbes Medical Centre at the end of this month.The Forbes Medical Centre (FMC) continues to strengthen its commitment to regional health services providing a unique and hands-on training f..
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  • 'Hidden surprises' push Thirroul pavilion revamp over budget

    'Hidden surprises' push Thirroul pavilion revamp over budget
    Crumbling walls and hidden asbestos have blown out Wollongong City Council’s budget for the refurbishment of Thirroul Beach pavilion. 'Hidden surprises' push Thirroul pavilion revamp over budget The building has been painted in colours which resemble its 1940s inter-war heritage. Photo: Robert PeetThe building will be handed over to new operators for fit-out by next week. Pictures: Robert Peet.The building has been painted in colours which resemble its 1940s..
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  • Election 2016: Illawarra big issues –infrastructure

    Election 2016: Illawarra big issues –infrastructure
    Illawarra federal election candidates respond to 5 questions in 5 days. Today's question: infrastructure. In the first of our 5 questions in 5 days, we asked our federal election candidates: What do you think is the single most crucial piece of infrastructure the Illawarra needs? Candidates who didn’t respond – Cunningham: Nathan Waters (Science Party); Whitlam: Susan Pinsuti (CDP), Marcus Hewitt (Liberal); Gilmore: Steve Ryan (CDP), Fiona Phillips (Labor).A faster rail link to Sy..
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  • Olympia takes out gold for talent

    Olympia takes out gold for talent
    The West Australian on June 27, 2016, 9:21 am Singer-songwriter Olivia Bartley, better known as Olympia, dazzled the true believers at Amplifier on Saturday night. Picture: Simon Collins CONCERTOlympiaAmplifierReview: Simon Collins4Brexit. Donald Trump. Meghan Trainor. Some things just make no sense.Add to that list the fact that Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Olivia Bartley, better known as Olympia, could only half-fill Amplifier on Friday night.I know, right?She’s a freakin’ ..
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  • Inspired students play ball with the best

    Inspired students play ball with the best
    Cedars Christian College students gained an insight into overcoming adversities after a highly productive afternoon with one of Australia’s leading sporting teams, the Wollongong Roller Hawks. Cedars Christian College students gained an insight into overcoming adversities after a highly productive afternoon with one of Australia’s leading sporting teams, the Wollongong Roller Hawks. Cedars Year 10 students were handed a new perspective on sport and both challenged and inspired by ..
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Glow Silent Yoga comes to Wollongong: photos, video .WIN and Southern Cross: What Canberra viewers need to know ... .
This could be the key to saving the Great Barrier Reef .John Paul Young in Wollongong, November 2016 .

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