Wollongong and Illawarra
Manager quits council over Wollongong scandal
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The assistant general manager of Wollondilly Council, in Sydney's outer south-west, has resigned less than a week after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) found he acted corruptly in the Wollongong bribes-for-developments scandal.
Community group welcomes highway plans release
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A Berry community group says the release of the preferred option for the Princes Highway upgrade between Gerringong and Bomaderry has alleviated the concerns of locals.
Pair face court over Wollongong rape
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Two men have appeared in Wollongong District Court accused of a brutal rape outside Wollongong's Glasshouse Tavern last year.
MP fears high jobless rate
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The federal Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash, says she is concerned her electorate's unemployment rate sits well above the national average.
Greens urge Govt to keep mental health promise
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The New South Wales Greens are pushing the State Government to honour a promise to allocate millions of dollars for emergency mental health care around the state, including the Illawarra.
Debate rejection disappoints O'Farrell
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New South Wales Opposition Leader Barry O'Farrell says he is disappointed a proposal to debate the Premier in the Illawarra has been turned down.
Rychart three gets Hawks past Wildcats
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Wollongong forward Dusty Rychart dropped a three-pointer with under two seconds left in the match to secure an upset 85-82 win over Perth in Friday night's NBL match-up.
ICAC scandal forces credit union to suspend director ballot
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A Wollongong credit union has scrapped its current director ballot after the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) made corrupt conduct findings against one of the nominees.
Driver dies after three-vehicle crash
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A man in his 70s has died in an accident involving a truck and two cars in Mt Saint Thomas, south of Wollongong.
Town planner welcomes Wollongong council ICAC report
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A town planning manager from Port Stephens, who quit Wollongong council in disgust, says he hopes the latest corruption findings will restore community trust in planning across New South Wales.
Ombudsman 'won't rid Wollongong of corruption'
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Wollongong Council's general manager says an internal ombudsman to investigate complaints against staff will not rid the council of corruption.
ICAC Wollongong findings 'beyond belief'
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The former chief executive officer of Wollongong City Council, Rod Oxley, has rejected assertions and findings about himself in the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry into the council.
Conference focuses on privatisation, market troubles
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A major conference is being held in Wollongong today to discuss the impacts of privatisation and market failure on the Australian community.
MP unhappy with rail link funding inaction
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The federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, says she is disappointed by a New South Wales Government decision not to request federal funding for the Maldon to Dombarton rail link.
Police probe suspicious Nowra death
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The homicide squad has been called in to investigate the suspicious death of an elderly woman at East Nowra on the New South Wales south coast.
Corruption 'allowed to flourish' in NSW
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The NSW Opposition says comments by the Premier that the state is 'corruption-resistant' fall way off the mark.
Minister 'serious about planning reforms'
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New South Wales Planning Minister Kristina Keneally has rejected claims that she is not serious about ending the conflict of interest between developers and State Government Ministers.
Business chamber welcomes rate cut relief
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The Illawarra Business Chamber says the unexpected Reserve Bank decision to cut interest rates by a full percentage point is good news for local businesses.
Southern highlands water pipeline on hold
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The new Goulburn Mulwaree council has put on hold a water pipeline from the southern highlands.
Councils to benefit from Southern Phone dividend
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The south coast New South Wales telco Southern Phone has declared a dividend for the second consecutive year and local councils are set to benefit.
ICAC recommends criminal charges in Wollongong scandal
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ICAC's final report into Wollongong Council corruption is recommending that 11 people be charged with criminal offences.
Minister 'stalling to keep planning power'
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The New South Wales Opposition says new State Planning Minister Kristina Keneally is postponing the introduction of a new independent planning commission because she wants to retain power over development approvals.
Campbell hopes for rail ticket price drop
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New South Wales Transport Minister David Campbell says he is hopeful there will be a further easing of proposed increases in train fares for the Illawarra and southern highlands.
Third Wollongong council ICAC report looms
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The third report by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) into dealings with developers at Wollongong council, on the New South Wales south coast, is expected to be released this week.
Green group seeks more time for coal trucking talks
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A local environment group wants an extended timetable for discussions on a plan to increase coal trucking operations through Wollongong.
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