Wollongong pushes back on high-rise boom, Nepal tragedy hits home

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1. 'Blissfully unaware': Wollongong community revolts against high-rise boom

   The Wollongong community is revolting against the high-rise boom, with residents arguing families are not at the heart of urban planning in the city. Local voices say the push for tall towers has left them feeling 'blissfully unaware' of what was coming.

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2. Nepal tragedy hits home: Wollongong woman safe as Mollymook man remains missing

   The Nepal flash-flood tragedy has hit close to home, with a Wollongong woman confirmed safe while a Mollymook man, Michael Keats, remains missing. A friend said 'we will need a miracle' for Keats to be found safe.

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3. See inside the Nepali ritual in Helensburgh to honour those killed in flash flood

   A Nepali ritual is being held in Helensburgh to honour those killed in the flash flood, as the local community continues to grieve. Organisers said people are still in trauma and anxiety, with many still thinking and praying.

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4. 'Livelihoods draining away': Illawarra authors and booksellers affected by nationwide hack

   Illawarra authors and booksellers are being hit by a nationwide hack, with a Thirroul store owner having to make a run to Big W just to stock one best seller. Locals describe their livelihoods 'draining away' amid the disruption.

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5. How one busy Austinmer local protects the Illawarra and why his crew needs you

   Austinmer local Louis Vercoe, 21, is among the Illawarra's part-time paid firefighters protecting the region, and his crew needs more volunteers. The busy local is being highlighted as more firefighters are sought across the region.

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