Friday, July 22, 2016

Wollongong war artist reflects on documenting the Navy at work and other top stories.

  • Wollongong war artist reflects on documenting the Navy at work

    Wollongong war artist reflects on documenting the Navy at work Posted July 22, 2016 13:44:17 Wollongong artist Bob McRae is one of the few people in Australia allowed to go on board Navy vessels to paint what he sees, but his love for the military and the nature it inhabits runs deep.Bob McRae said naval officers were at first wary of what he was doing when he stared at them.The Illawarra painter is sometimes commissioned to travel on board ships and submarines to sit..
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  • Boys charged after Pokemon Go player robbed on Wollongong train

    Boys charged after Pokemon Go player robbed on Wollongong train
    Police have charged two children accused of robbing a teen on a Wollongong train as he traveled home alone after playing Pokemon Go. The boys accused of the train robbery allegedly disembarked at Bellambi station. Generic photo: Sylvia Liber Police have charged two children accused of robbing a teen on a Wollongong train as he traveled home alone after playing Pokemon Go. A 16-year-old boy boarded a northbound train at Wollongong station about 9.10pm Wednesday. Three boys sat near..
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  • People embrace Leigh's vision

    People embrace Leigh's vision
    Friday was a proud day for Wollongong councillor Leigh Colacino when he saw the buzz and positive vibe in the room at a networking lunch at Lagoon Restaurant. Dream being realised: Destination Wollongong chair Tania Brown, Royal Caribbean's Anna Bathgate and Cr Leigh Colacino at the Destination Wollongong, Illawarra Women In Business, Royal Caribbean lunch. Picture: Greg Ellis. Friday was a proud day for Wollongong councillor Leigh Colacino when he saw the buzz and positive vibe i..
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  • Cruise ship to pour thousands into Illawarra economy

    Cruise ship to pour thousands into Illawarra economy
    Destination Wollongong boss Mark Sleigh tells us why a cruise ship in Wollongong is a landmark moment for the region. Cruise ship to pour thousands into Illawarra economy exitFriday, July 22, marks 100 days until Wollongong receives its first cruise ship. It will validate a long-held dream of local councilor and Destination Wollongong board member Leigh Colacino of opening up Port Kembla to cruise liners. This week Destination Wollongong general manager Mark..
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  • Wollongong lawyer Aaron Kernaghan under investigation by ...

    Wollongong lawyer Aaron Kernaghan under investigation by ...
    Financial records show Kernaghan and Associates was $420,000 in the red when placed in administration. In the red: Liquidators appointed to Kernaghan and Associates have formed the opinion former company director Aaron Kernaghan may have breached the law.Prominent Wollongong lawyer Aaron Kernaghan is being investigated for potential breaches of company law amid revelations his law firm is $420,000 in debt.Mr Kernaghan’s legal practice, Kernaghan and Associates Pty Ltd, of which he..
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  • Wolves ready to end round of drought

    Wolves ready to end round of drought
    A dreaded statistic looms if the Wollongong Wolves can’t return to the winner’s circle against nearby rivals Sutherland Sharks this weekend. CHALLENGING: Zac MacKenzie gets high above the pack to head the ball the last time Wollongong Wolves played Sutherland Sharks. Picture: ADAM McLEANA dreaded statistic looms if the Wollongong Wolves can’t return to the winner’s circle against nearby rivals Sutherland Sharks this weekend. The match marks a complete round of NSW NPL football sin..
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  • NSW weather: BoM warning issued as Snowy Mountains ski lodge ...

    NSW weather: BoM warning issued as Snowy Mountains ski lodge ...
    NSW weather: BoM warning issued as Snowy Mountains ski lodge has roof blown off Updated July 22, 2016 21:52:15 A ski lodge in the Snowy Mountains has had its roof blown off and two others have been damaged in blizzard conditions, with the weather bureau warning of destructive winds and heavy rain in parts of the state.A Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) severe weather warning said the wild conditions were caused by a "vigorous west to north-westerly airstream" and were expect..
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  • Bulli to put slip behind them

    Bulli to put slip behind them
    Bulli coach Ben Smith expects to see his response from his men against Wollongong United on Sunday after the club relinquished top spot on the ladder in ‘disappointing fashion’ last weekend. Bulli coach Ben Smith is expecting his men to put a ‘disappointing’ slip last weekend behind them in Sunday’s huge clash with Wollongong United.The Northern Suburbs club relinquished top spot less than seven days ago after giving up a two goal advantage at half time to draw 2-2 with South Coas..
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  • Burney bolts to shadow bench

    Burney bolts to shadow bench
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  • Boys charged as Pokemon Go players warned of Wollongong train ...

    Boys charged as Pokemon Go players warned of Wollongong train ...
    Police have charged two children accused of robbing a teen on a Wollongong train as he traveled home alone after playing Pokemon Go. The boys accused of the train robbery allegedly disembarked at Bellambi station. Generic photo: Sylvia Liber Police have charged two children accused of robbing a teen on a Wollongong train as he traveled home alone after playing Pokemon Go. A 16-year-old boy boarded a northbound train at Wollongong station about 9.10pm Wednesday. Three boys sat near..
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Wollongong war artist reflects on documenting the Navy at work .Wollongong Art Gallery presents Tania Mastroianni exhibition .
Skate park hold-up at Tahmoor sparks Pokémon Go warning .Live Super Rugby scores: Blues v NSW Waratahs, Round 17 2016, Eden Park .

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