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A man has been charged with lying to police after he allegedly made up a story about being kidnapped on New Year's Eve in the NSW Illawarra region.

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Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL

Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.

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Wildcats to strong for Hawks in NBL clash

The Perth Wildcats have chalked up their highest score of the season to knock off the Illawarra Hawks 107-97 in the NBL.

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JackJumpers thump hapless Hawks in NBL

The Tasmania JackJumpers remain in the thick of the NBL playoff race after brushing aside the struggling Illawarra Hawks 87-60 in Hobart.

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Survey canvasses removal of Illawarra name from St George Illawarra Dragons

St George Illawarra Dragons fans in the Wollongong area are up in arms over a members survey that canvasses removing Illawarra from the NRL club's name.

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Wollongong clubs launch gambling OK2PLAY app as debate over cashless gaming cards builds

Four of Illawarra's largest clubs have launched a new program asking gamblers to confirm if they are OK to play before they start gaming.

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Bioluminescent millipedes believed to be found for first time in Australia by Illawarra bushwalkers

Scott Kemp first saw glow-in-the-dark millipedes in the Illawarra 18 years ago, but he had no idea he was making a significant scientific discovery.

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St George Illawarra Dragons launch new high-performance centre in Wollongong

The St George Illawarra Dragons want to build a $50 million headquarters in Wollongong, with high-performance training facilities aimed and developing the next generation of male and female players.

ABC News

Wild weather still wreaking havoc as six-foot pet snake escapes in NSW's Illawarra

"I'm worried because I know how some people, understandably, are with snakes - I'm worried someone might hurt her."

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Illawarra's Boost youth intervention trial hopes to save women's lives

A new program in the Illawarra aimed at breaking the cycle of domestic violence is already showing results.

ABC News

Racing: Scone picks up washed-out Kembla Grange meeting

The Upper Hunter track, rated a soft six, became the alternate venue with the Illawarra course deemed unsuitable for racing.

Newcastle Herald

Kings import delivers against Hawks

The Sydney Kings have kicked off their NBL title defence with a pulsating nine-point win over Illawarra.

AAP

Unions call for plan to support coal workers' transition to renewable sector

With a renewable revolution on the horizon, union leaders warn of an "enormous problem" if a national energy transition authority is not established to support workers moving to low carbon jobs.

ABC News

Norwegian energy company throws its weight behind Hunter offshore wind project

Norwegian energy company Equinor and Oceanex have joined forces to progress offshore wind opportunities in NSW, including the Hunter.

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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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Questions raised about NSW Minister for Women's Safety's understanding of need for Illawarra trauma recovery centre

Illawarra domestic violence campaigners say they've been left shocked and confounded by the NSW government's reason for not providing funding to a proposed centre for victim-survivors of domestic violence.

ABC News

Sydney news: Illawarra South Coast Line commuters urged to take alternative transport due to industrial action

MORNING BRIEFING: Commuters on the Illawarra South Coast Line, which runs from Bondi Junction to Bomaderry, are urged to take alternative transport today, with no trains running due to industrial action.

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More disruption for NSW train commuters

Train commuters could be affected for several hours on Wednesday when Sydney's Eastern line as well as the NSW Illawarra line will be out of action.

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Industrial action to stop train services on Illawarra South Coast line

The rail union says it has been advised Transport for New South Wales will shut down the Illawarra rail line on Wednesday, amid planned industrial action.

AAP

NBL resumes regular October start date

The 2022/2023 NBL season will get underway on October 1, running through to February, with the champion Sydney Kings opening against NSW rivals Illawarra.

ABC News

Ljube Velevski to leave prison after serving 25-year sentence for murdering family

An Illawarra man who killed his wife and three daughters has served his sentence as the NSW Attorney-General acknowledges the grief felt by the victims' family.

ABC News

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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NSW SES deals with 3,900 calls for help as wild weather, flooding hit Sydney

Sydney is likely to earn a reprieve from the wild weather today but residents are warned "it can change quite dramatically" as catchments continue to rise and major flood warnings are issued for Liverpool and Milperra.

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A Man Has Died Amid Severe Flooding In Sydney New Evacuation Warnings Have Been Issued

"This is a life-threatening emergency situation," NSW Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke said.

ABC News

SES, weather bureau issue flood warnings for Shoalhaven catchments as torrential rain continues

SES warns of flash flooding, overflowing rivers and coastal erosion with torrential rain forecast across the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands until Tuesday.

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