Wollongong morning briefing

UOW vice-chancellor row deepens as watchdog hears concerns

Morning, Wollongong. Thursday brings 15 degrees and mostly clear skies, but there is plenty stirring down here.

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15C, Mostly clear

'Thought I was being punked': UOW head of HR's confusion as action went against advice
The anti-corruption watchdog has heard concerns that the incoming vice-chancellor at UOW was not getting the full story. The head of HR said the anti-corruption action went against advice, comparing it to being punked.
illawarramercury.com.au
'Dreadful' safety issues exposed: nine prohibition notices issued to Illawarra work sites
Nine prohibition notices have been issued to Illawarra work sites over safety breaches. At one construction site, workers were operating in darkness, according to the union.
illawarramercury.com.au
The tiny Wollongong street set to see hundreds more cars under new high-rise plan
New plans for a 125-metre two-tower high-rise development on Crown Street could bring hundreds more cars to the tiny Wollongong street.
illawarramercury.com.au
Excise change hits Illawarra bowsers as fuel prices start to rise again
The halving of the fuel excise cut is now hitting Illawarra bowsers as fuel prices begin to climb again.
illawarramercury.com.au