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• Movie extras wanted in Wollongong

  

  Extras are presently being sought for an Australian feature film being shot in Wollongong this week. Gongwood: Peter Drinkwater and Corey Pearson are looking for extras, actors and investors as they start making more feature films in Wollongong. Picture: Greg Ellis. Ever wanted to play a doctor or a nurse in a movie?Extras are presently being sought for an Australian feature film being shot in Wollongong this week.There has been an open casting call for extras at Figtree on Friday..

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• The McKeon family says thank you to wonderful Wollongong from ...

  

  Emma and David McKeon’s parents Susie and Ron McKeon are so proud of the way both children have tried so hard this week in Rio and thank Wollongong for all the support and well wishes. Gold, silver and bronze: Emma McKeon now has a medal in each colour at the Rio Olympics. After going out hard and being instrumental in setting up Australia’s silver medal winning performance in the 200 metre freestyle relay final Emma McKeon now has medals in all three colours.Just before addi..

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• Player Ratings: FFA Cup – Wollongong Wolves 0 Sydney FC 3

  

  Player Ratings: FFA Cup – Wollongong Wolves 0 Sydney FC 3 There was to be no ‘Magic of the Cup’ moment for Wollongong, who fell 3-0 to Sydney FC in front of an 8,000 plus crowd. Matt Simon scored two goals while David Carney scored the third and final sealer. Wolves had opportunities in the second half but were unable to take them. Wollongong Wolves Justin Pasfield – 6: Had an excellent first half between the posts, made a number of great saves and also saved a penalty from Ninkovic. Was le..

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• Rideshare service on the road in the Illawarra

  

  Wollongong has a strong interest in rideshare services, according to the founder of a company that launched in the city on Wednesday. Hitch a ride: Go Buggy director Cath Savy in one of the rideshare company's branded vehicles that will be used to pick up passengers. Registered drivers will also be using their private vehicles. Picture: Sylvia LiberWollongong has a strong interest in rideshare services, according to the founder of a company that launched in the city on Wednesday.G..

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• Hawks sign man-mountain

  

  HE’S the man-mountain Illawarra fans have long pined for and he’s headed for Wollongong. THINKING BIG: Illawarra have secured the services of 211-centimetre giant Michael Holyfield for next season, leaving just one import slot to fill. Picture: Getty ImagesHE’S the man-mountain Illawarra fans have long pined for and he’s headed for Wollongong.Illawarra coach Rob Beveridge confirmed on Thursday that the mysterious ‘Mr H’ is in actual fact 211-centimetre 125-kilogram giant Michael H..

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• Ausgrid lease: Treasurer Scott Morrison blocks sale to Chinese ...

  

  Ausgrid lease: Treasurer Scott Morrison blocks sale to Chinese, Hong Kong bidders Updated August 11, 2016 22:40:17 Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has made a preliminary decision to block the sale of New South Wales electricity provider Ausgrid to Chinese and Hong Kong bidders, citing "national security concerns". Key points:NSW want to fund infrastructure projects by selling a 99-year lease for a 50 per cent stake in AusgridScott Morrison would not detail the nationa..

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• Boomers v Team USA: David Anderson says Australian basketball is ...

  

  VETERAN David Anderson believes the Boomers’ fighting loss to the US can put basketball on the map in Australia.Anderson has played for 19 years as a professional for three NBA clubs and in Europe and seen the soaring highs and crushing lows of Australian basketball.They include the glory days of sold-out crowds and the lows of almost no publicity and clubs regularly going bust.The Boomers’ 10-point loss to America was played out with much of the nation awake and aware of the monumental deed in ..

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• Flavour is king for tasty snag

  

  Bigger ain’t better in the sausage world. SMELLS THE GOODS: Australian Meat Industry Council representative Craig Wright tasting some competition sausages. Picture: Robert Peet.Bigger ain’t better in the sausage world.Nice texture and a good combination of flavours always wins out according to Australian Meat Industry Council member services officer Craig Wright.Mr Wright was at West Wollongong TAFE on Thursday to help judge the Illawarra/Southern Highlands heat of the 2016 AMIC N..

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• University students, you are being watched

  

   Students of Australia, you are being watched. Not only in the lecture hall, but every time you log on, and even when you walk across the campus.At the University of Melbourne, Wi-Fi routers track students as they move through the campus and leave a digital trail with their mobile phones. Universities are collecting unprecedented amounts of information about students to personalise their learning and improve retention rates.  Photo: Louise Kennerley And at the University of Sydney, stud..

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• Benji Marshall can extend NRL career but not at St George Illawarra ...

  

  Dragons coach Paul McGregor believes under-fire halfback Benji Marshall still has plenty to offer the NRL, even if it's not with St George Illawarra next season.McGregor and Marshall have been under the pump from fans following five straight losses that have sent the club tumbling out of finals contention. The pressure intensified this week with player and coach forced to hose down reports of a heated blow-up at a video review of their 12-8 loss to Brisbane. More News Videos Previ..

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