Former Wollongong priest Peter Comensoli has confessed to sexually abusing three teenage boys in the 1960s.
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Dapto High School bomb hoax sent via email
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Merger motion mooted for mega meeting
If Wollongong councillors meet for the last time next Monday, it seems they’re going to make it count.
Will the lights be alright?
Long-term plans to manage traffic in the Wollongong CBD could be hampered by a forced merger with Shellharbour.
Bodyboarder rescued at Bulli Beach
Cafe-goers watch on as police brave intense surf to rescue a bodyboarder swept out to sea off Bulli ...
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Surf's up across the Illawarra as large waves pound the region on Wednesday morning.
National park road reopens after serious car accident
Farnell Avenue in the Royal National Park has reopened after earlier being closed due to a serious car ...
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Life support for Lui, 15, switched off
NSW: Young footballer's life support to be switched off days after collapsing on the field.
Barnaby Joyce says he is Johnny Depp's 'Hannibal Lecter'
Ding, ding: Johnny Depp v Barnaby Joyce is on again!
Concessional loans and cash on the table for dairy farmers
CONCESSIONAL loans and cash on the table for dairy farmers in crisis Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce announced.
Police shoot armed man
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Indian Consulate driver wins unfair dismissal case
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Fears palliative care staff shortage could affect dying patients in final days
Anxiety was constant for 22-year-old Steph Ewing's family during her final days.
Norfolk Island public servant's wages slashed after rude Facebook post
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First meeting of new Inner West Council shut down amid chaotic scenes
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Wollongong Eisteddfod 2016: blog
Get all of the results from the Bluescope WIN Wollongong Eisteddfod, plus stories and pictures from the event ...
Pretty immersed in all books
Jane Pretty has been promoting the importance of reading for most of her life.
Pen mightier than sword for Amnesty
This year marks 55 years since Peter Benenson founded Amnesty International in response to the unjust imprisonment of ...
Country girls on the road to Tamworth
When it comes to country music two up and coming Illawarra performers have struck a chord with industry ...
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Q&A recap: Friendly Anthony Albanese and Christopher Pyne engage in battle of the banter
On Monday night's Q&A - with jousting jokers Albo and Christopher in the house - a campaign-riveted nation ...
Michael Jackson legacy continues
Professional impersonator William Hall feels it's his duty to continue spreading the musical love of MJ.
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