A $1.5million research grant to the University of Wollongong aims to elucidate why people feel better after lolling around under towering eucalypts.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/it-s-time-say-yes-to-the-voice-20230325-p5cv70.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_national

A development application to extend the waterfront home in Weaver Terrace was lodged with Wollongong City Council in 2021.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8038696/controversial-waterfront-sandon-point-home-renovations-gets-court-approval/?src=rss

A long serving Wollongong magistrate has confronted the devastating fallout from mental illness more than anyone should have to.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8366499/magistrate-hangs-up-the-robes-as-he-retires-from-wollongong-courts/?src=rss

Alt-pop-rock stars Kisschasy will play in Wollongong on their national reunion tour in May.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8142640/kisschasy-adds-uni-bar-gig-to-one-off-reunion-tour/?src=rss

Among the crowd of 'yes' supporters who greeted Mr Farmer in was Dharawal and Yuin man, and Wollongong resident, Mark Bloxsome.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8321969/voice-advocate-pat-farmer-arrives-in-wollongong-on-14400-km-run-around-australia/?src=rss

Among them is Flagstaff Hill Park, which juts out into the Pacific Ocean overlooking Wollongong Harbour.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8067555/love-is-in-the-air-nine-ways-to-celebrate-valentines-day/?src=rss

An Illawarra woman whose former partner tormented her for two years will now have some security, after a Wollongong magistrate locked up the repeat offender.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8078613/welcome-to-hell-oak-flats-carpenter-locked-up/?src=rss

Art lovers: Wollongong Art Gallery's school holiday program is back these holidays.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8114561/roll-up-roll-up-circus-school-and-other-easter-school-holiday-workshops/?src=rss

A Wollongong high-rise apartment tower built just three years ago has been ordered to fix more than 40 "serious defects".

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8422422/raft-of-serious-defects-found-in-new-wollongong-apartment-complex/?src=rss

A Wollongong magistrate has thrown the book at a serial shoplifter who disguised herself with wigs once banned from shopping centres in Dapto, Wollongong and Shellharbour.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8225396/scotch-fillets-and-wigs-serial-dapto-shoplifter-sent-to-jail/?src=rss

A Wollongong magistrate has thrown the book at a serial shoplifter who disguised herself with wigs once banned from shopping centres in Dapto, Wollongong and Shellharbour.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8225396/scotch-fillets-and-wigs-serial-dapto-shoplifter-sent-to-jail/?src=rss

Bhoy is a sell-out at Melbourne Comedy Festival next week, but we were lucky to be his test case here in Wollongong.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8152784/scottish-comedian-danny-bhoy-plays-dream-show-in-wollongong-town-hall/?src=rss

Born in Wagga Wagga and raised in Wollongong, he was best known for his work behind the stumps but also had a batting average of 18.01.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/10988929/australian-cricket-legend-brian-taber-dead/

Brennan, 43, of Horsley, appeared before Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday to answer for a staggering spate of offending - mostly charges of shoplifting and entering shopping centres in defiance of bans.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8225396/scotch-fillets-and-wigs-serial-dapto-shoplifter-sent-to-jail/?src=rss

Check out dozens more glorious photos from the 2023 editiopn of the Wollongong Eisteddfod here.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8261688/from-joy-to-reflection-check-out-the-mercurys-pictures-of-the-week/?src=rss

Details: Hard Quiz Live Hosted by Tom Gleeson, Friday, March 10, Wollongong Town Hall main auditorium.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8109645/robots-hard-quiz-and-an-electric-car-show-whats-on-around-the-region/?src=rss

Former colleague and Wollongong nurse Tanya Selak shared a heartbreaking tribute to Mr Tougher.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11972187/Campbelltown-McDonalds-stabbing-NSW-Ambulance-paramedic-killed-shift-named-Steven-Tougher.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

For the second summer Wollongong City Council has introduced the yellow-lidded bins, which will remain until the end of the April school holidays.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8046277/wollongong-beach-recycling-trial-challenging-as-people-put-items-in-wrong-bins/?src=rss

Greenacres Disability Services worker Eric Marks said his clients no longer had to catch a bus to Dapto or Wollongong to catch a train.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8219050/the-distressing-video-that-took-the-fight-for-unanderra-lifts-global/?src=rss

Having opened with little fanfare last week, the owners are planning a grand opening this week to bring Shahi Dining to Wollongong.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8212118/first-look-at-new-indian-restaurant-on-cliff-road/?src=rss