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Michael Still has stood aside.

University chancellor stands aside as ICAC inquiry looms

The watchdog is investigating whether Michael Still and others from the University of Wollongong improperly or dishonestly exercised official functions.

  • Michael Ruffles and Sally Rawsthorne

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There will be three weeks of public hearings into the University of Wollongong by the ICAC

ICAC to investigate allegations of corruption at University of Wollongong

The anti-corruption watchdog will look at recruitment, contracts and conflicts of interest at the besieged university.  

  • Sally Rawsthorne
Former NRL player Wendell Sailor arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney.

Nine cops called in to take down ‘hostile’ NRL legend Wendell Sailor

Police were called after the dual international became aggressive with a taxi driver and found Sailor stumbling and swaying in the middle of a Wollongong road.

  • Adelaide Lang
Index for Wollongong land story

This coastal block has million-dollar views. Its owner is fighting council for access

The owners of a block of land in NSW launched court action after a walking and cycling path was built in front of the property, blocking road access.

  • Michaela Whitbourn
Waverley Council lifeguards at Bondi Beach.

The blind spot that’s making our beaches less safe

The presence of lifeguards and lifesavers on our beaches is not keeping pace with increasing visitation numbers.

  • Robert Brander
The Black Cockatoo bar has a retro vibe,

The Black Cockatoo

A fun grungy bar in Wollongong with ’80s records spinning all night.

  • Isabel Cant
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The signature almond croissants.

Millers’ Local Bakehouse

These buttery, flaky almond croissants are 10 years in the making.

  • Bianca Hrovat
The meatball sub at Halfday Deli

Halfday Deli

A Wollongong deli serving sandwiches by day and pizzas by night.

  • Isabel Cant
Fish of the day and chips at Rosie’s in Coledale.

The Good Food Guide to a summer road trip through Wollongong and surrounds

You’ll find a contender for the best fish and chips in the country, a retro servo with snacks and a fun vibe, outstanding baked goods and more.

  • Isabel Cant
Cheryl Grimmer index

Read the full confession of Cheryl Grimmer’s alleged killer

A man known only as Mercury confessed to murdering the three-year-old – but this key piece of evidence was thrown out and his murder trial collapsed.

  • Perry Duffin