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• Organ donation and road safety message are legacy of Wollongong ...

  

  Organ donation and road safety message are legacy of Wollongong man Gavin Roberts Posted July 18, 2016 12:41:46 A Wollongong man's tragic death in a car accident in England has triggered a push for road improvements there, and an increased awareness of organ donation.Brendan Tuck not only had to deal with the tragic news his brother Gavin Roberts had been involved in a serious car accident in June, but that it happened on the other side of the world.Sadly, his brother..

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• Wollongong's big day edging closer

  

  More than 6000 fans turned out the last time the Wollongong Wolves played in the FFA Cup round-of-32, but that attendance could be doubled when the club gets another chance on the national stage next month. More than 6000 fans turned out the last time the Wollongong Wolves played in the FFA Cup round-of-32, but that attendance could be doubled when the club gets another chance on the national stage next month.In what shapes as the biggest football match in the Illawarra in the pas..

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• Delta win Wollongong Coal contract

  

  Delta win Wollongong Coal contract Delta SBD have won a contract for mining services at Wollongong Coal’s Wongawilli mine. Delta will replace the existing workforce and equipment. “Delta is to be appointed as operator of the mine and will supply coal extraction equipment, an experienced management team, and workforce to produce coal from the mine,” Delta said in a company statement. “During the recent period, the mine has undergone operational preparedness workers and negotiations to id..

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• Teacher dies after a suspected heart attack while playing football in ...

  

  A young teacher has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest while playing football.Antony Stott, 26, collapsed on Saturday afternoon while playing for the Thirroul Junior Football Club Thunderbolts Division 2 team in the Wollongong suburb of Thirroul, south of Sydney.Despite the use of a defibrillator by bystanders and CPR by paramedics, the Moss Vale High maths teacher could not be revived, the Illawarra Mercury reports. Antony Stott, 26, died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest ..

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• $35 million seniors living block under construction

  

  Rretirement housing group begins construction on a new eight-level independent living development. CEO of IRT Communities Stig Andersen and Parkside project manager James Cockrem with a model of the new inner-city seniors complex. Picture: Robert Peet.Inner-city Wollongong is set to get an influx of senior citizens in the next two years, as retirement housing group IRT begins construction on a new eight-level independent living development.The $35 million “Parkside” building will ..

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• McKeon eyeing new Rio Olympics target

  

  David McKeon will add the 200m freestyle to his Olympic Games schedule WOLLONGONG swimmer David McKeon will add the 200m freestyle to his Olympic Games schedule, after Cam McEvoy withdrew to ease the demands on his Rio de Janeiro campaign.Make a splash: Wollongong's David McKeon will add the 200m freestyle to his Olympics schedule next month. Picture: Getty ImagesMcKeon had already secured his place in Australia’s team for the 400m freestyle and 4x200 relay team. The 23-year-old w..

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• From NBA with Chicago Bulls to NBL with Brisbane Bullets for ...

  

  Australian NBA centre Cameron Bairstow will come home to Brisbane for this NBL season after signing with the Bullets.The Rio Olympian has spent the past two years with the Chicago Bulls and was traded to Detroit Pistons earlier in the offseason before the club released the Brisbane native last week using a team option to cancel out the third non-guaranteed year of his contract. More Sport Videos Previous slide Next slide Mills: 2016 Boomers best British Open 2..

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• Stott's passing brings a message

  

  It was an horrible weekend for football in the Illawarra. The passing of Moss Vale High School teacher Antony Stott is an absolutely tragic event across any sporting code in this region. It was an horrible weekend for football in the Illawarra.Jacob Timpano.The passing of Moss Vale High School teacher Antony Stott is an absolutely tragic event across any sporting code in this region.It quickly puts things into perspective for every sports lover or participant.Win or lose, nothing..

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• Full speed ahead for new iAccelerate CEO

  

  Much like the University of Wollongong program he will lead, the new iAccelerate CEO Omar Khalifa’s career has been diverse and unconventional. New iAccelerate CEO Omar Khalifa begins his role as the futuristic business incubator building opens at UOW's Innovation Campus. Picture: Supplied.Much like the University of Wollongong program he will lead, the new iAccelerate CEO Omar Khalifa’s career has been diverse and unconventional.His extensive CV includes roles in aerospace engine..

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• Salim Mehajer posts response to wife Aysha's AVO application

  

  The life and times of Salim Mehajer0:51A look at the ups and downs of the career and personal life a ex-counciler Salim Mehajer. Controversial former Auburn councillor Salim Mehajer and his wife Aysha in happier times.DISGRACED former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer has challenged his estranged wife’s apprehended violence order (AVO) using none other than ... his wife.Last week, NSW Police lodged an application for an AVO against Mr Mehajer on his wife Aysha’s behalf.The AVO was extended until nex..

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