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Solar power deployed to battle toxic invader in Coomaditchie Lagoon

Solar power deployed to battle toxic invader in Coomaditchie Lagoon

5 January | By Zoe Cartwright
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Platypuses feeling right at home in Royal waterways for first time in 50 years

Platypuses feeling right at home in Royal waterways for first time in 50 years

4 January | By Jen White
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Here's cheers to our heroes in orange – Wollongong's SES volunteers top the state for one type of rescue

Here's cheers to our heroes in orange – Wollongong's SES volunteers top the state for one type of rescue

4 January | By Zoe Cartwright
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1.3 million NSW drivers eligible to have demerit point wiped

1.3 million NSW drivers eligible to have demerit point wiped

3 January | By Jarryd Rowley
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Spinal cord injury researchers on the hunt for therapy trial volunteers

Spinal cord injury researchers on the hunt for therapy trial volunteers

3 January | By Zoe Cartwright
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Man dies in one vehicle accident on Appin Road

Man dies in one vehicle accident on Appin Road

1 January | By Genevieve Jacobs
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Thousands flock to city to welcome in New Year

Thousands flock to city to welcome in New Year

1 January | By River McCrossen
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Humpback whale freed from metres of fishing line and floats off Murramarang

Humpback whale freed from metres of fishing line and floats off Murramarang

1 January | By Genevieve Jacobs
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A dozen news stories that had you clicking on Region Illawarra in 2023

A dozen news stories that had you clicking on Region Illawarra in 2023

31 December 2023
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Man drowns at Conjola beach near Mollymook, others rescued at Kiama

Man drowns at Conjola beach near Mollymook, others rescued at Kiama

30 December 2023 | By Genevieve Jacobs
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ANSTO opens its doors to high-performing UOW engineering students

ANSTO opens its doors to high-performing UOW engineering students

29 December 2023
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Retraining as a doctor in oriental medicine now helping to improve cancer patients’ wellbeing

Retraining as a doctor in oriental medicine now helping to improve cancer patients’ wellbeing

28 December 2023 | By Kellie O'Brien
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No holiday for SES volunteers as heavy weather batters the coast

No holiday for SES volunteers as heavy weather batters the coast

27 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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UPDATED: Search for missing swimmer off Congo suspended

UPDATED: Search for missing swimmer off Congo suspended

27 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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Have you noticed the hordes of weeds along our highways? Here's why they're hard to handle

Have you noticed the hordes of weeds along our highways? Here's why they're hard to handle

26 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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Sun safety tips and skin checks that could save your life

Sun safety tips and skin checks that could save your life

23 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Popular Thirroul picnic spot to be back in action over summer: Wollongong Council

Popular Thirroul picnic spot to be back in action over summer: Wollongong Council

23 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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Strategies in place to protect Minnamurra River from hospital building project

Strategies in place to protect Minnamurra River from hospital building project

22 December 2023 | By Jen White
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'Look for the warning signs': Domestic violence rate expected to rise over holidays

'Look for the warning signs': Domestic violence rate expected to rise over holidays

22 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Helensburgh bike track to remain closed over summer due to asbestos risk

Helensburgh bike track to remain closed over summer due to asbestos risk

21 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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Improvements to three Wollongong centres to improve safety for women, gender diverse people

Improvements to three Wollongong centres to improve safety for women, gender diverse people

20 December 2023
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Police launch holiday road safety blitz as 2023 death toll soars

Police launch holiday road safety blitz as 2023 death toll soars

20 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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New Stuart Park playground has people of all ages and abilities smiling

New Stuart Park playground has people of all ages and abilities smiling

19 December 2023 | By Jen White
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Have you seen Daniel? Police call for public's help to find missing man

Have you seen Daniel? Police call for public's help to find missing man

18 December 2023
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Major milestone for the Wollongong housing development set to offer new beginnings and equal opportunity

Major milestone for the Wollongong housing development set to offer new beginnings and equal opportunity

18 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Urgently needed care clinic opens in Dapto

Urgently needed care clinic opens in Dapto

17 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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New tech at Illawarra vet giving pet owners better access to care closer to home

New tech at Illawarra vet giving pet owners better access to care closer to home

16 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Smith's Hill students shine in HSC with exceptional ATARs and a dozen All-round Achievers

Smith's Hill students shine in HSC with exceptional ATARs and a dozen All-round Achievers

15 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Summer $avings: 31 free (or cheap) things to do in the Illawarra these school holidays (16 December - 31 January)

Summer $avings: 31 free (or cheap) things to do in the Illawarra these school holidays (16 December - 31 January)

15 December 2023 | By Dione David
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Summer $avings: Helping you get through the holiday season without breaking the bank

Summer $avings: Helping you get through the holiday season without breaking the bank

14 December 2023 | By Jen White
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Community urged to have a say on long-awaited M1 ramps proposed for Dapto

Community urged to have a say on long-awaited M1 ramps proposed for Dapto

14 December 2023 | By Keeli Royle
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Albion Park Football Club rallies behind Bowral family after sudden death of young mum

Albion Park Football Club rallies behind Bowral family after sudden death of young mum

13 December 2023 | By Zoe Cartwright
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