2008 - Wollongong & Northern Leader

December 18, 2008
Section: Opinion
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Editorial Viewpoint

Surrounded by the words of the writers, philosophers and historians who have orchestrated society’s evolution and documented its failings, Wollongong’s iconic bookstore, Perey’s Old Books, was the ideal location for the announcement of the first ever John Hatton Award last Friday.

December 18, 2008
Section: News
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A Christmas gift

It’s been a tough year for Corrimal family Natalie and Karina De Clouett, but thanks to the generosity of local businesses and Southern Independent Publishers, Christmas might signal a turning point for the young mother and daughter team.

December 18, 2008
Section: News
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Hospitals get sick bill of health

Between two and five emergency patients are held in corridors at Wollongong Hospital every day.

December 18, 2008
Section: News
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Hospital closure put on hold

The Illawarra Area Health Service’s plans to close Bulli Hospital’s surgical wards over Christmas have been thwarted by the Health Minister, but his final decision was still to go ahead and close the surgeries in the long term.

December 18, 2008
Section: News
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Award helps people find their voices

On Friday, December 12, local residents and members of Wollongong Against Corruption (WAC) gathered at Perey’s Old Books to announce the winner of the first ever John Hatton Award.

December 18, 2008
Section: News, Community
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Activities abound over holidays

As school summer holidays come into effect a dreaded and inevitable phrase is creeping towards the tongues of the region’s young people – “Mum, there’s nothing to do – I’m bored!”