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Voters from Shellharbour A will be forced to go back to the polls after the Electoral Commission’s online voting system crashed at the local government elections in December.

The Supreme Court weighed in. Here’s what’s happeningBellambi social housing riddled with mould

Mich Gray was given the keys to her social housing property in Bellambi, north of Wollongong, last May, and moved in to find it virtually uninhabitable. It had a putrid smell, was covered in mould, and months later, has yet to have its plumbing connected.

What has the NSW Land and Housing Corporation said in response?Planning Minister to review development in flood-prone areas

The New South Wales Planning Minister Anthony Roberts announced an independent review of development in flood-prone parts of the state this week. Some say the timing could have been better.

No real details yet, but find out what people’s reactions areLocal women’s health centre wants $1 million

The 21 women’s health services across New South Wales are struggling to meet an increase in demand for their services. They have come together to call on the state government to increase their funding. 

They say it’s in line with inflation. Read more hereLocal liberal candidate backs PM’s leadership

The liberal candidate for Gilmore in the coming federal election has defended Scott Morrison’s leadership during the floods. Andrew Constance says the Prime Minister has learnt his lesson when it comes to handling disasters.

He’s expressed mixed feelings towards the PM. Find out more hereLocal sculpture is a symbol of resilience

When Dora Rögnvaldsdóttir’s world went black during the 2019-20 summer bushfires, her fear inspired her. The Ulladulla-based sculptor began formulating an idea for a community artwork.

The end result is spectacular. See it for yourself hereBlueScope Steel’s $55 million plan

For the first time, the capacity to build components for wind turbines will lie within New South Wales. BlueScope Steel has secured a $55.4 million federal government grant to upgrade its steel-making capabilities — and plans to develop a whole new steel-making precinct.

What will this mean for the Illawarra region?FOGO could be processed with our poo

And speaking of renewables, within 10 years, the country’s wastewater treatment plants could be getting a new lease on life. There are plans in the pipeline for treating food waste at these facilities, rather than sending it to landfill.

How would it work?Search continues for missing fisherman

A major search is continuing for missing Sydney fisherman Duc Nguyen Ong, who is believed to have been swept off the rocks at Kiama on Tuesday. 

Here’s what we know so farThe big problem with pandemic migration

Rolling hills, beaches that stretch forever and cheaper coffee — we understand why people have moved from the city down to the South Coast. But amidst what’s been described as the “pandemic migration”, there’s a little bit of a problem.

Actually it’s a big problem. There’s nowhere for people to liveWoonona teen prodigy makes AFLW history

Illawarra teenager Ruby Sargent-Wilson was the first to be signed on the inaugural Sydney Swans AFLW team this week. We can’t wait to see this superstar in action AND have a NSW team to get behind this season.

Tell me more about Sargent-Wilson and the expanded AFLW leagueWhat else made news in the past week?

Paul Knight resigns from land council: After six years in the job, Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council chief executive Paul Knight has announced he’s stepping down from the role. The council’s board chair, Jade Kennedy, said he has been a strong leader who has helped the organisation grow and build a strong presence in the culture and heritage sphere. Uncle Ivan Simon has been named interim boss until a permanent replacement is found.

Native logging set to continue: Despite a damning report from the Natural Resources Commission last year, NSW Forestry corporation is in negotiations to extend native forest logging contracts. The major concerns are the effects logging is having on the flora and fauna in native forests, post-bushfires. In budget estimates this week, NSW Forestry Minister Dugald Saunders confirmed there are plans to renew contracts.

Flood clean-up continues: Thankfully the water has receded, but the clean-up for residents around the St Georges Basin area is continuing. The Sussex Inlet Business Chamber says it would like to see some action taken to better prepare residents for future flooding.

Forty Five degree tree rule on the agenda again: We’ve lost count of the times this debate has come up at council, but this week it has been put to bed. Councillors voted to reaffirm the policy that allows trees to be removed by a property owner without council approval, where it is within 45 degrees of a building. Debate over the policy reignited after Shoalhaven mayor Amanda Findley put forward a mayoral minute to remove it a few weeks ago.

More funds for social housing, but not enough: Illawarra emergency Housing providers have received funding to build more crisis accommodation for women fleeing domestic violence in the Illawarra. Wollongong Emergency Family Housing has secured state government funds to build 15 apartments in Unanderra by the end of 2023.Chief executive Mandy Booker welcomed the funding, but admitted it does little to shorten the 10-year waiting list for people seeking social housing.

What happened to the nuclear waste that arrived last week? It caused a bit of a stir when it arrived in Port Kembla this week. A large convoy transported it through the streets of Wollongong in the dead of night. Australian nuclear agency ANSTO says the waste brought back from the UK, passing through Port Kembla and Wollongong this week, will be stored at Lucas Heights until a permanent storage facility opened. It has been set in molten glass and locked in steel canisters.

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Sounds too good to be true! Find out how you could be a winnerThe best photos from around the country

Is there anything more spectacular than a rainbow over an ocean? It combines two of our favourite things! This week’s stellar shot comes from Greg Powell of @gdp_nature_photography, who is “recently re-birthing a hobby from his youth”. Good on you Greg, you’re doing a great job! 

You can show everyone what the world looks like where you live by using the hashtag #ABCmyphoto on Instagram or by uploading your photos online here. 

See the latest photos on the #ABCmyphoto websiteHow’s the weather looking?

The weekend weather is looking like a chance of rain, but with mild temperatures. You know what that means though. There is also a chance it won’t be raining too! If we were a betting organisation (which we are absolutely not) we’d say Sunday is the pick of days to put your washing on the line.

Check the seven-day forecast for your townHow are we doing? 

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