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NSW community sports club Knights of Albion ready to take on Australia's best medieval fighters

If you see the Knights of Albion training at a local park, you might assume they are part of an elaborate medieval re-enactment. But there's nothing fake about these battles.

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Federal government apologises to Jervis Bay community for PFAS contamination

Assistant Defence Minister Matt Thistlethwaite apologises for the way PFAS has impacted upon the lives of Jervis Bay residents and promises an independent review of land around contaminated defence bases will be undertaken this year.

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New York Marathon kicks off study dreams and plans for all six majors for Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont

After completing the New York Marathon, Wiradjuri woman Hayley Pymont is hungry to chase down all six of the world's major marathons.

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How Braidwood community radio became lifeline of information during Black Summer fires

A community radio station in the NSW country town of Braidwood staffed by exhausted volunteers became a lifeline for residents through the black summer bushfires.

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NSW weather: Sydney, Dubbo, Illawarra, Central Coast face massive clean-up after severe storm lashes state

A major clean-up is underway in several parts of New South Wales after heavy rain lashed much of the coast and some inland areas including Dubbo on Thursday.

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Wollongong Resources eyes Russell Vale coal mine extension after South32 shelves Dendrobium plan

If approved an extension to the Russell Vale coal mine will see the company continue to build its workforce in the Illawarra region as production increases, chief executive says.

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BlueScope to repurpose historic Port Kembla buildings as part of plan to lease 200ha of unused land

Among more than 200 hectares of unused land owned by BlueScope in suburban Wollongong are several significant and historical structures that are abandoned relics of by-gone eras of the steelmaking business.

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Kiama MP Gareth Ward committed to stand trial on historic sexual abuse charges

A state government MP who was suspended from parliament in May will face trial on five charges including one of sexual intercourse without consent.

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Wollongong Roller Hawks wheelchair basketball team founders reflect on seven titles and producing Paralympians

Wollongong's most successful national sporting team is loaded with international stars and has won seven titles, but you may not have heard of them.

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Labor selects former journalist Katelin McInerney to challenge Gareth Ward in Kiama at 2023 NSW election

The New South Wales Labor party has announced its first candidate ahead of the 2023 election to take on Kiama Liberal MP Gareth Ward.

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Mid-career workers retrain as teachers under para-professional program in NSW schools

A new program in New South Wales is supporting workers from all walks of life to transition to careers as teachers, and advocates say it’s "phenomenal" for students.

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Veteran Surf Project hoping to roll-out Australia-wide after helping PTSD sufferers find peace

The founders of a surfing program credited with successfully helping countless veterans with PTSD and other mental health conditions hope it can win a federal government funding boost and be rolled out across the country.

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Victim-survivor expresses distress as fake Wollongong Uber driver who confessed to molesting two women is spared jail time

A 35-year-old doctor who posed as an Uber driver has been spared jail time for two counts of sexually touching without consent.

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Killalea State Park moves to national management, as locals celebrate development protection

For more than three years, locals have fought developers' plans to build a function centre and luxury cabins at the site. Now, they believe they have won.

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Man drowns after being swept off breakwall rocks at Wollongong Harbour

Police have praised the efforts of emergency crews and a nearby sailor in their attempts to help rescue a 73-year-old man who drowned after being swept off the breakwall at Wollongong Harbour this afternoon.

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Kangaroo Valley picks up the pieces after roads closed following yet another natural disaster

Just 12 hours after the main road into Kangaroo Valley reopened following the March floods, it was flooded again, leaving the community to navigate yet another disaster recovery and an "unprecedented" level of infrastructure damage.

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More than 100 without power, homes inundated at Sussex Inlet in NSW South Coast amid easing conditions

More than 100 homes on the New South Wales South Coast remain without power after the region was lashed by wild winds and heavy rains again overnight, but authorities say conditions are set to ease.

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BOM investigates possible tornado in the Illawarra after dozens of homes damaged

The Bureau of Meteorology says it is investigating whether a tornado or waterspout tore through parts of the Illawarra over the weekend destroying dozens of roofs north of Wollongong.

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Ken Hutt considers second attempt at Everest paraglide after first try thwarted by illness

A New South Wales man considers another attempt at becoming the oldest person to paraglide from the summit of Mount Everest after his first try was thwarted by illness.

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Full-cream Jamberoo Valley milk bottled for boutique appetites

From the rolling green hills of Jamberoo on New South Wales' South Coast, locals are lapping up a boutique milk that has become available in the region's cafes and on supermarket shelves.

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Audiences return to cinemas after COVID thanks to Top Gun: Maverick, blockbusters and discovery vouchers

Blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and government stimulus measures are helping movie theatres bounce back from the nightmare of COVID-19, owners say. Market research, meanwhile, suggests that this year at the movies could be one for the books.

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Dancing good for the heart and good for the brain, as exercise, socialising help reduce dementia risk

Over the past decade, individuals have become acutely aware of the large number of people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and the things we can do to prevent it.

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Andrew Constance reflects on his Gilmore federal election loss, looks to life after politics

Former NSW transport minister Andrew Constance, who fell short of a seat in federal parliament by less than 400 votes, says he is keen to maintain a leadership role in the community despite acknowledging politics took a personal toll.

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Andrew Constance requests recount in seat of Gilmore after Fiona Phillips claims victory

The former NSW transport minister lodged the request hours before the AEC was expected to officially declare victory for Fiona Phillips.

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Flower farmers and florists, the Van Der Meers, open up on how to make a family business blossom

Growing up on farm in the Netherlands, Arnoldus Van De Meer was "born between the flowers". Now running a thriving family business, he says the secret to success is investing in his kids, Melanie and Adrian.

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