Tag: Shellharbour 2529
ABC centres must be assessed for more than economic value: union
The union representing child care workers says the centres under threat in the Illawarra need to be assessed for more than their economic value.[MORE]
South coast councils get infrastructure funds
Councils in the New South Wales south coast region have each been allocated infrastructure funding as part of the Federal Government's $300 million economic stimulus package.[MORE]
Southern councils seek infrastructure funding
The Southern Councils Group representing Illawarra councils says it is hoping to gain additional infrastructure funds when it attends a summit with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd in Canberra today.[MORE]
Woman falls 5m after bottle thrown
A 19-year-old woman has been badly injured in a five-metre plunge from a balcony after a thrown beer bottle shattered the glass panel she was leaning on.[MORE]
Govt may rethink Bulli surgery cut
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca may reverse the decision to cut surgery at Bulli Hospital on the state's south coast.[MORE]
Residents oppose Lake Illawarra housing plan: MP
The state Member for Shellharbour, Lylee McMahon, says she is prepared to represent her community's strong opposition to a housing development on the western edge of Lake Illawarra.[MORE]
Lack of hospital closure consultation 'concerning'
The New South Wales Health Minister says surgeons affected by the closure of Bulli Hospital, north of Wollongong, should have been consulted before the shutdown was announced.[MORE]
Doctors to be consulted over surgery move
The South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Health Service says consultations will begin this week to explain to doctors the changes due to occur at Bulli Hospital.[MORE]
Della Bosca asked to explain surgery closure
The Minister for the Illawarra, David Campbell, has called on Health Minister John Della Bosca to explain why surgery will close at a Wollongong Hospital from next year.[MORE]
Blackbutt to host habitat creation workshop
A workshop teaching residents in southern Wollongong and in Shellharbour how to support native plant species will be run this month at Blackbutt.[MORE]
Mariner Treasury goes into receivership
The company Mariner Treasury Limited has gone into receivership owing 400 investors more than $22 million.[MORE]
Greens to probe Australand management agreement
The Illawarra Greens say they will be looking at an agreement released by Shellharbour council last night to see if it contravenes the Local Government Act.[MORE]
Alliance rejects Killalea award short-listing
The Save Killalea Alliance has rejected the short-listing of the Killalea State Park Trust for an award.[MORE]
Pre-2012 elections possible for Wollongong, Shellharbour councils
The Minister for the Illawarra, David Campbell, says he has not ruled out elections for Wollongong and Shellharbour councils before 2012.[MORE]
Illawarra shares in black spot funding
The Illawarra has received about 6 per cent of $14 million allocated across New South Wales to improving the most accident prone sections of roads.[MORE]
Livability study ranks Wollongong down
A nationwide survey on council areas assessing quality of life has found the cities of Wollongong and Shellharbour ranked below the national average in health and employment levels.[MORE]
Funds boost for 'no dole' project
The Beacon Foundation, which helps students beat unemployment in the Shellharbour area, has received a further boost in funding.[MORE]
Report reveals Shellharbour council court costs
A budget report says Shellharbour council has spent more than $580,000 on a court case against two of its former councillors.[MORE]
Wild winds batter Illawarra, south coast
The State Emergency Service (SES) responded to more than 380 call-outs for assistance across the Illawarra and New South Wales south coast over the weekend, due to gale force winds on Friday night.[MORE]
Commercial interest drop across the board: Survey
The Illawarra Regional Information Service says a survey reveals commercial investment in Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama is falling across all sectors.[MORE]
National surfing reserve for Killalea
A popular surfing beach next to a proposed controversial tourist development at Killalea near Shellharbour is set to become a national surfing reserve.[MORE]
Councillor blames high costs for airline hesitation
Shellharbour Council says a shortage of pilots and high fuel costs is preventing low cost airlines from expanding its operations into the Illawarra.[MORE]
Shellharbour market fine- admin not food safety
The manager of Shellharbour Square Fish Markets says a recent fine published on the state Food Authority's "Name and Shame" website was for an administrative error.[MORE]
Three rescued off Minnamurra after boat capsize
Three men had to be rescued after their boat capsized during a fishing trip off Minnamurra over the weekend.[MORE]
Council administrator to examine Shell Cove Agreement
The new administrator of Shellharbour council, David Jesson, says he will examine the $4 billion Shell Cove Agreement as part of his administration.[MORE]
