Wollongong: preschool cuts, fires, and Thistle finals glory

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1. Cuts to preschool funding will cause stress for Wollongong families, CEO says

   Cuts to preschool funding will cause stress for Wollongong families, according to a CEO, with long day care centres copping the brunt of a government budget move.

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2. Firefighters contain Jamberoo fire as South Coast blazes spark warning

   Firefighters have contained a fire at Jamberoo as South Coast blazes spark a warning, urging residents to plan and prepare as fires ignite.

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3. 'Devastating' loss of views if Wollongong CBD development approved

   Residents in some high-rise CBD developments could completely lose their ocean views if a Wollongong development is approved, in what has been described as 'devastating'.

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4. 'Stick it up them': Helensburgh's emotional road from being blocked to finals glory

   Helensburgh has gone from being blocked to finals glory, with the final five minutes making Thistle history in an emotional road to the top.

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5. 'We're not taking anyone's house': Minister, MP urge Shellharbour residents to have say on rezoning

   A minister and MP have urged Shellharbour residents to have their say on rezoning, insisting 'we're not taking anyone's house' and that feedback is needed before it's too late.

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