Report reveals strong regional growth
Many regional areas in New South Wales, including the Shoalhaven and the southern highlands, are expected to grow strongly in the next 25 years.
View ArticleCall goes out for more rural health leaders
Medical and nursing students will gather in Wollongong over the next three days to learn how they can help provide leadership roles in rural health services.
View ArticleKeneally wants bigger NSW
Premier Kristina Keneally says there is room for population growth in NSW, despite PM Julia Gillard's backdown on a 'big Australia' policy.
View ArticleNationals plan for bigger regional NSW
National Party Leader Andrew Stoner is proposing a bigger regional New South Wales under a Liberal National government.
View ArticleIllawarra benefiting from multicultural riches
A not-for-profit group assisting refugees to settle in the Illawarra says their presence is adding to the diversity of the region.
View ArticleIllawarra rental crisis set to continue
The shortage of properties in the Illawarra is putting continuing pressure on rents and leading some tenants to offer above market amounts to secure a home.
View ArticleBig celebrations planned for Australia Day
Family friendly and alcohol free - that is the message Wollongong council wants to get out about the city's Australia Day celebrations at Wollongong Harbour.
View ArticleProperty Council backs Calderwood development
The Illawarra Chapter of the Property Council has welcomed the proposed new urban development at Calderwood, west of Albion Park.
View ArticleThe population conundrum and how Australia starts putting together the pieces
The Federal Government has released its blueprint for a tax on carbon and today marks World Population Day. The two events are not unrelated. Embedded in our need to tackle changing climate are issues...
View ArticleCensus to help unlock Illawarra funding
New South Wales Illawarra and south coast residents are being urged to take part in tonight's census because it will impact on the level of funding the region gets for infrastructure and community...
View ArticleIllawarra population growth edges upwards
The Illawarra Regional Information Service has released the most recent population statistics for the Illawarra.
View ArticleStorm in a country tea cup?
Development comes at a price and some Bungendore residents think a supermarket and carpark are not worth the cost.
View ArticleFears about housing development south of Sydney due to lack of infrastructure
A rural council is feeling the pressure to accommodate Sydney's sprawling population, but says basic services are not being provided.
View ArticleFast rail could turn Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle into 'mega region'
A fast train network connecting greater Sydney, Wollongong and Newcastle as a "mega region" could create more than 10,000 new jobs, according to a new report.
View ArticleRapidly ageing population shines spotlight on a crisis for people growing old...
With a rapidly ageing population, few Australians have been left untouched from navigating the vast and often complicated aged-care system be it for a parent, partner or themselves.
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