INTRO: Possible rate rises and reductions in council funded services are scenarios that residence of the Illawarra should brace themselves for, as the Wollongong City Council reviews its financial sustainability plan to continue infrastructure renewal. Jake Latham Reports.

Wollongong's Financial Plan

INTRO: The date for the demolition of the Port Kembla Stack has been suspended amid fears of safety issues. Jake Latham has the story.

Port Kembla Stack Demolition Delayed

When Commander George Bass captained a rowing crew of 6 men down the Far South Coast of Australia, he would never had thought that in 200 years time a gruelling 7 day surfboat marathon would commemorate his expedition. The physically demanding nature of the sport makes the 190km row seem daunting and can have detrimental effects to an athletes health, but Jake Latham finds out what drives these competitors to take part in the bi-annual race.
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More on that story can be found on our website, including more individual profiles and photos.

Row Row Row Your Boat, Gently Down the Coast.

The Probe Live Wednesday 9.45

Interview with Anthea and Chris from Zephyr Magazine, based in Wollongong.

ZEPHYR Magazine for UOWMULTIMEDIA

A week out from the Australian Surf Boat Titles on the Gold Coast, the Under 23 ‘Lightning Rods’ of Wollongong City were spotted having one of their last training sessions in the boat. 

Before jumping into the autumn waters at 6am, they reminisced on the highlights and low lights of the season.
