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25.01.2022 Apparent disparities between Wollongong apartment complex concept and reality a warning to off-the-plan buyers ABC Illawarra - By Nick McLaren https://www.abc.net.au//finished-wollongong-off-p/12771864

25.01.2022 Housing development near koala habitat fast-tracked A decision by the NSW Government to fast-track a 280-lot housing development at Appin, adjacent to a critical koala habitat, has been met with dismay and shock by conservationists and a local councillor. Protestors say the plan will destroy the habitat and they are worried about impacts traffic and water infrastructure will have on the koalas.... https://www.abc.net.au//fears-for-koalas-as-appin/12766332

23.01.2022 Unfortunately, tree vandalism is continuing to be an issue across Wollongong. We are saddened by further damage to trees in our region in Holborn Park and MacCa...be Park. Tree vandalism robs future generations of the joys and pleasure that a great tree can provide - a climbing opportunity for children, or a shady space to stop and watch the world go by. Help us catch these perpetrators, if you see something, say something by contacting Council or NSW Police. See more

22.01.2022 Solar panels to be installed on Wollongong Council carpark https://www.miragenews.com/solar-panels-to-be-installed-on/

22.01.2022 Good news for people that need a faster NBN connection. I might take up the offer so I can have a fibre connection like all my neighbours on the other side of the street.

20.01.2022 Green Connect is a social enterprise that grows fresh fruit and veg on their 11-acre farm at Lake Heights. With spring here, they also have some pretty cute lambs, kids and piglets. These school holidays, they're welcoming people back to take a farm tour and see how it all works.

20.01.2022 Koalas have been spotted in the foothills of the Illawarra escarpment.

18.01.2022 We need to end this practice of live exports worldwide. Yet another horrible tragedy. 43 crew and over 5,800 cattle. The latest news, 1 crew member has been found alive.

17.01.2022 H2X PLANS HYDROGEN FUEL-CELL VEHICLES > News: Ambitious Australian start-up car-maker H2X aims to exploit hydrogen and other green fuels to revive local car man...ufacturing. > SAP: Big plans... Thoughts? #STOPoverdevelopment #STOPcorruption #BetterNotBigger#environment #planning #housing #jobs

17.01.2022 I'm beyond stoked. Today, the Victorian Legislative Council, including the Government and the Opposition, voted in favour of my Motion and committed to underta...ke this Inquiry into Victoria's planning system and the protection of heritage. Both parties have conceded in the Chamber that the current system is inadequate and it is time for change! As Deputy Chair of the Planning and Environment Committee, I can't wait to investigate this issue further and make much needed improvements. I can't thank those who have supported this Motion enough. To everybody who wrote to MPs - thank you! The Inquiry will investigate: - The high cost of housing, including but not limited to (a) provision of social housing; (b) access for first home buyers; (c) the cost of rental accommodation; (d) population policy, state and local; (e) factors encouraging housing as an investment vehicle; (f) mandatory affordable housing in new housing developments. - Environmental sustainability and vegetation protection. - Delivering certainty and fairness in planning decisions for communities, including but not limited to: (a) mandatory height limits and minimum apartment sizes; (b) protecting Green Wedges and the urban growth boundary; (c) community concerns about VCAT appeal processes; (d) protecting third party appeal rights; (e) the role of Ministerial call-ins; - Protecting heritage in Victoria, including but not limited to (a) the adequacy of current criteria and processes for heritage protection; (b) possible federal involvement in heritage protection; (c) separating heritage protection from the planning administration; (d) establishing a heritage tribunal to hear heritage appeals; (e) the appointment of independent local and state heritage advisers; (f) the role of Councils in heritage protection; (g) penalties for illegal demolitions and tree removals; - Ensuring residential zones are delivering the type of housing that communities want. - Any other matter the Committee considers relevant.

16.01.2022 Tracking Amazon Returns.

15.01.2022 A good news story.

15.01.2022 "Hydrogen vehicles are set to be manufactured in the New South Wales Illawarra region, with Australian company H2X aiming to produce 20,000 hybrid vehicles from a plant at Port Kembla by 2025." https://www.abc.net.au//hydrogen-car-manufacturer/12355138

14.01.2022 COMMUNITY UPSET OVER HOUSE UNDER DEMOLITION Kiama residents had tried to save the home on Thompson Street from being demolished due to its Heritage value. ...Kiama Council were due to discuss an interim heritage order this week, however today demolition work began. The site is to be used for the construction of 12 units with underground parking.

13.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//wollongong-creek-coal-slu/12611940

13.01.2022 The first wind turbine for the new multi-million dollar Bango Wind Farm near Yass is to be assembled this week - with Port Kembla playing a vital role. The massive components arriving at Wollongong - before being trucked to the Southern Tablelands.

12.01.2022 WHY VOTE SAP? 1. Protect our environment 2. Stop overdevelopment 3. Stop corruption... More: https://www.sustainableaustralia.org.au/policies Join: https://www.sustainableaustralia.org.au/join #STOPoverdevelopment #STOPcorruption #auspol #BetterNotBigger#environment #planning #housing #jobs

11.01.2022 The Dept of Planning has referred the expansion of Russell Vale mine to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC). The Dept hasn't yet made public its report a...nd recommendation about whether the expansion should proceed or not. Sign up to newsletters at www.irrm.org.au and keep an eye on this page and we'll try publish as much info as we can to share. The referral is bad news for the neighborhood and also for our drinking water catchment. Link to the Independent Planning Commission: https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au//russell-vale-underground-exte Link to the Dept Planning website for the project (very difficult to follow, as this application has been going on for about a decade and has had several iterations): http://majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/index.pl These are direct links to quite large documents about the proposal Link to the latest proposal - 53.5MB: https://majorprojects.accelo.com//PPR%20and%20PAC%20Second Link to the Response to submissions - 59.1MB: https://majorprojects.accelo.com//3687_R13_Submissions%20R

10.01.2022 Australian-made solution to mountains of dumped car tyres

09.01.2022 Rail crossing in Port Kembla.

09.01.2022 We need to be doing more to protect our native wildlife.

07.01.2022 https://www.smh.com.au//bodies-in-front-of-machinery-parra

02.01.2022 https://www.abc.net.au//family-fighting-for-appin/12442520

02.01.2022 BALLOON RELEASE BUBBLE TO BURST Wollongong City Council will discuss a motion put forward by Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery, to write to funeral homes and ask th...em to be responsible when it comes to balloon releases. Groups such as No Balloon Release Australia want to see an end to the practice which results in litter and can pose a danger to wildlife. Have you chosen to commemorate an event or a loved one with a release - balloon or other? : Robbie Gunn: Flickr

01.01.2022 Wollongong Council is looking for feedback on a number of Pilot Cycling Routes across the city. https://our.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/pilot-cycle-routes