Thursday, August 11, 2016

Wollongong by-election ruffles NSW Labor and other top stories.

  • Wollongong by-election ruffles NSW Labor

    Wollongong by-election ruffles NSW Labor
    AAP on August 9, 2016, 1:58 pm NSW Labor is being urged to "not let its members down" and allow for a rank-and-file preselection for the south coast seat being vacated by veteran MP Noreen Hay.Deborah Langton, the ex-wife of disgraced former Labor MP Matt Brown, has confirmed she will vie to contest the Wollongong by-election sparked by Ms Hay's resignation from parliament last week.But the Illawarra solicitor says she's concerned about reports the ALP's national executive is considering ..
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  • Wollongong Wolves inspired to make their FFA Cup mark

    Wollongong Wolves inspired to make their FFA Cup mark
    Timpano said his players were more excited than nervous about the Round of 32 clash, with the success of other NPL sides against A-League opposition providing further inspiration. “Oh, for sure, our boys have seen those results and I’ve said to them from the start it only takes one moment in a game to change a career or change your life,” Timpano told The World Game. “Something happens and you’re seen and you never know what direction you might go in. Yeah, the boys are going to be up for it an..
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  • Wollongong students learn of life in a refugee camp

    Wollongong students learn of life in a refugee camp
    Wollongong students learn of life in a refugee camp Posted August 09, 2016 14:50:57 Students at Woonona High School in Wollongong have stepped into the shoes of a refugee to learn about their living conditions, access to education and health as part of the second annual Refugee Challenge.Year 10 Woonona High School student Ruby Meiers has just told one of her classmates she cannot settle in Australia.She said that the student's documentation was not legal and she woul..
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  • Mercedes a model company

    Mercedes a model company
    Mercedes Benz is synonymous with fashion even in the Illawarra Corporate support: Robyn te Velde, Ben Wright, Ruth Lee, Savannah McDonagh, Aaron Taylor and Janine Cullen at the announcement. Picture: Greg Ellis. Mercedes Benz is known around the world for supporting fashion and now it is doing it in style in Wollongong by signing on as a presenting partner with Illawarra’s Top Model.Mercedes Benz Wollongong marketing manager Ben Wright said the business wanted to supporting the 20..
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  • Coalminer's cash lifeline running low

    Coalminer's cash lifeline running low
    Wollongong Coal has used up most of the cash advance facility that effectively keeps the company running. Miners at work in the Wongawilli mine in 2010. Picture: Ken RobertsonWollongong Coal has used up most of the cash advance facility that effectively keeps the company running.This is despite the amount available having been increased by $25 million less than four months ago.Major shareholder Jindal Steel and Power (Maritius) had provided Wollongong Coal – which runs Russell Val..
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  • Time out in the Illawarra: social photos

    Time out in the Illawarra: social photos
    Scott Harris, Annie Harris, Renee Stubbs and Aaron Stubbs at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Glenda Day, Renee Warby and Diane Smith at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Renae Senff, Allison Soroka, Kimberly Holm and Karen Anderson at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Jake Waterman and Justin Rodrigues at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Alyse Foster, Holly Croman and Wayan Steele at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Lauren Jones and Elizabeth Croman at Kembla Grange Racecourse.Sharna Aschenwald, Kristy Bartkowiak, Lauren Day and Yvonne..
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  • From ironman to restauranter Crowe is the business

    From ironman to restauranter Crowe is the business
    Former ironman Jonathan Crowe is enjoying life as a restaurant owner in a business that also has a mission to feed poor people around the world. The drive and ambition that made Wollongong’s Johnathon Crowe a successful ironman is now bearing fruit for him in the world of business.Sporting Restauranter: Former ironman Jonathan Crowe is showing his courage and determination also makes him a winner in business. Picture: Greg Ellis. After he finished competing Crowe spent some time i..
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  • Wollongong Science Centre hosts Science Week activities

    Wollongong Science Centre hosts Science Week activities
    Wollongong’s Science Centre and Planetarium will celebrate National Science Week with a variety of activities for all ages. SCIENCE WEEK: Henry Chadban, 5 of Mosman enjoying a science lesson at the Wollongong Science Centre in 2015. Picture: Andy ZakeliWollongong’s Science Centre and Planetarium will celebrate National Science Week with a variety of activities for all ages.The Science Centre is expecting more than 1,300 students to visit from Monday August 15 with record bookings ..
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  • SMART to host global meeting

    SMART to host global meeting
    The SMART Infrastructure Facility at the University of Wollongong is hosting the International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure on September 1 and 2 at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach. Thing Network initiator Wienke Giezeman. Image supplied by SMART The SMART Infrastructure Facility at the University of Wollongong is hosting the International Symposium for Next Generation Infrastructure on September 1 and 2 at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.Chief operating office..
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  • Alleged drug ring dealers denied bail

    Alleged drug ring dealers denied bail
    Two Illawarra men are accused of being mid-level suppliers in the ice and cocaine ring. Bail refusedTwo Illawarra men have been remanded in custody accused of playing parts in a large-scale drug supply ring operating between Wollongong and Sydney.David Dragomir Dragan Zlatanovic did not apply for bail in Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday while Franc Novina did, however had his application rejected on account of the strength of the case against him.Both men are accused of trafficki..
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Rio Olympics 2016: Cate and Bronte Campbell make history with 4x100m freestyle relay gold .Wollongong University student jailed for bashing love rival .
Wollongong University student jailed for bashing love rival .Ark: Survival Evolved is free to play this weekend .

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