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Wollongong beachgoers are advised that no SMART drumlines were deployed in local waters today, according to the NSW SharkSmart program. Residents are urged to stay informed about shark activity.
Commuters in Wollongong are advised to expect significant delays on train services due to an unspecified operational issue that emerged early this morning, affecting travel times.
A two-car crash on Crown Street at Darling Street, Wollongong, caused eastbound lane closures but has since cleared. Emergency services attended, as local road safety remains a key concern in the Illawarra region.
Transport for NSW advises of a service alteration impacting train lines between Wollongong and Thirroul from Friday, 6 February, starting at 10 PM. Buses will replace trains on this route due to essential maintenance.
Wollongong police are appealing for urgent public assistance to locate 13-year-old Sophia Lyons, last seen on Gipps Street. Concerns are held for her welfare.
Transport for NSW advises of significant delays on public transport services in Wollongong due to an operational issue earlier today. Allow extra travel time.
Motorists in Wollongong are advised to exercise caution and reduce speed due to flashing yellow traffic lights at the intersection of Crown and Keira Streets, updated Thursday evening.
Major upgrades to the Jervis Bay Road and Princes Highway intersection, vital for South Coast connectivity, continue with night works in October and March. Wollongong residents are advised of detours and potential travel delays.
Wollongong police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 12-year-old Sophie Lyons, last seen on Crown Street. Concerns are high due to her age. Contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
Wollongong Police and the family of Brandon Yates are making a renewed appeal for information following a fatal stabbing incident in Wollongong earlier this year. The 28-year-old died in hospital after being stabbed in August.
A critical incident investigation has been launched in Wollongong following the discovery of a woman's body in a vehicle outside the Lake Illawarra Police Station.
Wollongong drivers are urged to exercise caution at Springhill Road and Port Kembla Road due to a traffic light blackout, impacting a key heavy vehicle route. Utility crews are on site.
Wollongong Police are seeking public assistance to locate 35-year-old Siobhan Scott, last seen on Friday. Concerns are held for her welfare. Contact police with info.
Wollongong Police are appealing for urgent public assistance to find Tigerlily Cassidy, 24, last seen at Wollongong Hospital on October 7. Concerns held for her welfare.
Wollongong train commuters are advised to expect significant delays on the South Coast Line due to urgent technical repairs. Passengers should allow extra travel time.