Wollongong City Council

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Name: Wollongong City Council
First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 18 hours ago - 1 reports

Illawarra/Sutherland Region News

The Young Engineers Australia – Illawarra presented a Chartered Workshop on Wednesday 8 May at the University of Wollongong. Guest Speaker was Richard Hanna, Executive Operations Manager, Engineers Australia Sydney Division. 31 Members & Guests atte ... [Published Engineers Australia - 18 hours ago]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Bold transport plan

NRMA vice-president Michael Tynan and Heathcote MP Lee Evans are supporting a radical plan for a new railway station and large commuter car park at Yarrawarrah.They said the ‘‘bold’’ and ‘‘visionary’’ proposal would address traffic problems caused byIllawarra ... [Published St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

Resident voices heard first under new plan

In Keiraville, car parking and traffic management are the biggest local issues, according to residents’ feedback.A new approach to suburban planning is being tried in Keiraville and Gwynneville.The suburbs are part of Wollongong City Council's first community-led ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 16 2013 - Updated Jun 16 2013 - 1 reports

Upcoming Learner Driver Workshop

Learner drivers and their supervisors will get a rundown of laws for learner and P-plate drivers, tips for filling in their Learner Drive Logbook and advice on planning driving lessons at the next Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop ... [Published Noodls - Jun 16 2013]
First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

Sydney developer found not guilty

A Sydney property developer has been cleared of lying to the corruption watchdog over bribery allegations.Lou Tasich's District Court trial was told he tried to bribe Wollongong City Council manager, Peter Coyte, by handing him a piece of paper with the ... [Published The Sydney News - Jun 14 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Lake Illawarra path rises from dumping site

Lake Illawarra Authority's Doug Prosser admires the new path yesterday. Picture: KIRK GILMOURThe Lake Illawarra Authority has finished what may be one of its final tasks, a new stretch of shared pathway near Fred Finch Park in Berkeley.The authority has ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Hortin excited about role in stage show

EXCITED...Cr Shirley Hortin will be taking on the role of a lawyer in the play Table of Knowledge which will be performed at the Northern Festival Centre on June 19.Councillor Shirley Hortin has landed a role in a play that should suit her talents id ... [Published Port Pirie Recorder - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Tasich$ cleared of lying to$ corruption watchdog

A Sydney court has acquitted property developer Lou Tasich of charges that he lied to the Independent Commission Against Corruption over his dealings with a Wollongong City Council employee.On Tuesday, a jury found Mr Tasich not guilty of three counts ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Wollongong council votes for 2.5% increase

2.5% pay rise: Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery.Wollongong councillors have voted to give themselves a 2.5 per cent pay rise next year, despite growing concerns about Wollongong City Council's finances.Councillors voted 10-2 to increase the yearly payment to ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 04 2013 - Updated Jun 04 2013 - 2 reports

Heritage listing of Royal has Wollongong's support

Heritage hopes: Bob Walshe and Bob Crombie at Audley.WOLLONGONG City Council will throw its weight behind the campaign to secure world heritage listing for Royal National Park.Sutherland Shire Council is expected to follow suit when a request is put to ... [Published St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Jun 04 2013]
First reported May 26 2013 - Updated May 27 2013 - 3 reports

Council tempers protest support

Wollongong City Council last night voted to support peaceful and lawful protests against coal seam gas mining.WOLLONGONG City Council last night voted to support peaceful and lawful protests against coal seam gas mining in the region's water catchment ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - May 27 2013]
First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

We must not let the$ Coledale$ facts slide

Terry Hagan, with his daughter Lauren, escaped the mudslide when he went to move his car. Picture: ORLANDO CHIODOThe Coledale mudslide a few days after the Hagans tragically lost two members of their family along with their home.Young James Hagan tragically ... [Published Illawarra Mercury - May 24 2013]

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"We understand Wollongong is going to grow and there's going to be pressure put on the suburbs, and I think people are very keen to see that growth happen in a manner that suits the character of the suburb."
"We often contribute to spoilage by not storing food properly" Mastroianni says
"We want our portion of it because we're so close to Sydney and can offer the experience of regional NSW within an hour of the international airport."
"Those who have attended this course found it boosted their confidence, helped them better plan driving sessions and allowed them to share their experiences with other parents and supervisors."

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Illawarra/Sutherland Region News [Published Engineers Australia - 18 hours ago]
Bold transport plan [Published St George & Sutherland Shire Leader - Jun 17 2013]
Resident voices heard first under new plan [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 17 2013]
Too much food? Take this Illawarra bus tour [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 17 2013]
BLOG: We should restore hope for refugees$ [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 16 2013]
Mayor's China visit to 'benefit' Wollongong$ [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 16 2013]
Swimmers furious as Shellharbour raises pool fees [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 16 2013]
Upcoming Learner Driver Workshop [Published Noodls - Jun 16 2013]
New cabins at Windang tourist park [Published Noodls - Jun 16 2013]
Draft Dune Strategy on exhibition [Published Noodls - Jun 16 2013]
Sydney developer found not guilty [Published The Sydney News - Jun 14 2013]
Sydney developer found not guilty (AAP) [Published West Australian - Jun 14 2013]
Wollongong CBD mostly doing it right [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 13 2013]
Lake Illawarra path rises from dumping site [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 13 2013]
Hortin excited about role in stage show [Published Port Pirie Recorder - Jun 13 2013]
Wollongong council votes for 2.5% increase [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
Tasich$ cleared of lying to$ corruption watchdog [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
Council's awaited Dapto re-route on track [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
Why we must lift pay for councillors: Albin [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 12 2013]
Port funding favours Libs [Published South Coast Register - Jun 12 2013]
Shellharbour ratepayers slugged 43% over 4 years [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 11 2013]
Gong swimmer fears end of free public pools [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 09 2013]
Tough calls over future of Berkeley centre [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 09 2013]
BLOG: Suburbs suffer parking pain [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 09 2013]
Big weekend of events brings $1.5m to Gong [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 07 2013]
Bike-share scheme wheels into Wollongong [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 07 2013]
PHOTOS: The shark in Towradgi ocean pool [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 05 2013]
Squad tackles dangerous, illegal dumping [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 05 2013]
Pool ban not an option [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 05 2013]
BLOG:$ Calderwood: the way of the future [Published Illawarra Mercury - Jun 05 2013]
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