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Independent, local and non-profit. Citizen-centred news, analysis & cultural life coverage for the Illawarra. Website now closed.

[Nick McLaren @nickpmclaren]

130 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the #Illawarra and Shoalhaven in 24hrs till 8pm last night - #Wollongong 86, #Shellharbour 19, #Shoalhaven 16, #Kiama 9

[NSW Health @NSWHealth]

NSW #COVID19 update – Thursday 23 December 2021

In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night:

- 94.9% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine
- 93.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine

[NSW Health @NSWHealth]

⚠️ STAY-AT-HOME ORDERS FOR REGIONAL NSW FROM 5PM TODAY ⚠️
To protect the people of NSW from the evolving COVID-19 outbreak, new restrictions will be introduced for all of regional NSW, effective from 5pm tonight until 12.01am Sunday 22 August 2021.

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Let me be very clear: the scenes of chaos at the Capitol do not represent who we are. What we are seeing is a small number of extremists dedicated to lawlessness. This is not dissent, it's disorder. It borders on sedition, and it must end. Now.

[illawarranews @illawarranews]

Want to be a Wollongong Councilor? Info session coming up at Council. As Plato said: "By refusing to participate... https://t.co/3fdR7xKLTi

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Submissions close Sunday on Shellharbour City and Wollongong City Councils merger proposal. Details at:... https://t.co/ctEqnuEWEG

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Albion Park's National Acrobatic Gymnastics champions, aged as young as 9, have been selected for Worlds in China... https://t.co/Agfp0FWwnE

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Main Street Studios have long donated time & resources to support local musicians. Check out this video interview... http://t.co/exhBDFrqXI

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In July Luke Harriott was travelling to work up Bulli Pass and lost control of his car, sending him off the road.... http://t.co/Lq2MgCw2tt

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Anna Chaplin is the new ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. Congrats!! http://t.co/BGWYLDOwsS

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Todd, a 4th year apprentice sparky is seeking new work opportunities. Get in touch if you can help! http://t.co/z0bp9aX6tx

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Have your expectations for Wollongong mall been met? Here's what we wrote about the changes in 2014... http://t.co/mhHpkPiKtJ

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Anna Chaplin, our Arts & Culture blogger, is now an Ambassador for Endometriosis Australia. http://t.co/JChwnXvVMn

[Nick McLaren @nickpmclaren]

@abcnews is reporting the office of Noreen Hay was raided by the AFP yesterday - more details soon #Wollongong

[illawarranews @illawarranews]

Giving the Good Fight, Even As Curtains Close'. Read our special farewell to local identity Trevor Mott.... http://t.co/dvPaGbWkOt

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Who's taking some snaps of the Jupiter/Venus convergence tonight? Let's see some piccys! #lookwest

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SPECIAL SERIES (Part 3): Trevor Mott – Giving the Good Fight, Even As Curtains Close http://t.co/yEDfXHO0Dd

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'Giving the Good Fight, Even As Curtains Close'. Read our special farewell to local identity Trevor Mott.... http://t.co/Z9wFJHwsr3

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Passing away this week, Trevor Mott will be greatly missed. Read our series on Trev by his school friend Ray... http://t.co/ZYBfaJklZO