Greater Wollongong News

Potential Flooding for the South Coast
• If you are trapped by floodwaters stay inside your home or business until advised otherwise. Shelter in the highest part of the building. Please see linked Warning explanation supplied by SES.

John Macfarlane jailed for teen abuse
A former church youth leader has been sentenced to jail for molesting a teenage boy, fondling the teen during sleep-overs at his house and staring at him while he showered, Wollongong Local Court has heard.

Thirroul group acts on traffic concerns
The prospect of traffic chaos in Wollongong's northern suburbs has forced a community group to act, with a meeting being held today to plan for a potential 30 per cent rise in car numbers.

Illawarra MPs united over F6 safety
Illawarra Labor MPs say they will push the State Government for safety improvement to the F6 after the road was found to have a disproportionately high number of accidents.

Firefighters seek action on ill health
For firefighters, running into a burning building is a risky business.

First home owners stampede
First-time house buyers rushed into the market last month to take advantage of a government tax break before it disappeared, new statistics show.

Sydney Vets a golfing treat
THERE can be few better ways for older golfers to play competitive but friendly golf at some of Sydney’s best courses than by joining the Sydney Veteran Golfers Association.

Study shows how gender affects pay
Inequality between the sexes cannot fully explain figures which showed female graduates were paid 14.3 per cent less than their male counterparts, a UOW academic says.

State of the art
Regional galleries are stepping out from the shadows of their city rivals through generous gifts from high-profile artists, ambitious acquisitions and a fresh creative focus.