Wollongong morning briefing

ICAC fallout, quake shake, and penguin vaccines

Good morning, Wollongong. Saturday, 9 degrees and clear, so here is the news over your first coffee.

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ICAC scandal is not going away for UOW as staff lay tough questions on top brass
UOW staff have put tough questions to university leaders as the ICAC scandal continues, with the executive saying evidence had been 'curated' for effect.
illawarramercury.com.au
Charles Perrottet becomes Icac’s main character amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs
Charles Perrottet has become a central figure in the ICAC inquiry, questioned over what was done in return for $2m from developer turned fugitive Jean Nassif amid claims of hidden payments and political hit jobs.
theguardian.com
Friday earthquake rattles Illawarra from the region's seismic hotspot
Friday's earthquake rattled the Illawarra from the region's seismic hotspot, with hundreds of people reporting they felt the tremors.
illawarramercury.com.au
South Coast penguins to be vaccinated against bird flu as operation begins
South Coast penguins are being vaccinated against bird flu as the operation begins, with an invasive species expert warning 'this is just the tip of the iceberg.'
illawarramercury.com.au
'That doesn't sound right': Resident pushes back on 38-storey towers
One resident has pushed back on proposed 38-storey towers, with Leigh Forsyth signing up to the 'Wrong for the Gong' protest group.
illawarramercury.com.au

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