Shoalhaven News

LISTEN TO 2ST LOCAL NEWS

SHOALHAVEN NEWS

Multi Vehicle Highway Pile – Second In Three Days

For the second time this week a multi vehicle pile up at a road works site has caused traffic chaos on the Princes Highway. On Tuesday four vehicles were involved in a chain reaction rear end crash near where Roads and Maritime crews were working on the Wandandian Creek bridge. This morning there was three vehicle crash on the highway south of Nowra. The crash happened north bound between the old brickworks and BTU Road, in an area where extensive duplication works are currently being undertaken by contractors Nace There were no serious injuries in... Read more

Greens Say Forget Nowra Car Park – We Have Better Idea

The Greens have condemned Shoalhaven Council plans to seek state government funding for a multi level car park in Nowra, and instead believe there should be medium density housing and a health precinct near the hospital. Following the lease of the Port Kembla wharves to the private sector, the state has set aside $100 million for job generating projects on the south coast and southern highlands. Criteria for eligibility will be announced next month, but if it qualifies, Shoalhaven Council plans to seek money for a parking station to serve the Nowra CBD, and help reduce the... Read more

Police Release Name Of Nowra Man Killed In Crash

Police have released the name of a Nowra man who has been killed in a crash on the southern tablelands. 41 year old , Paul Tobin died sometime between 9 Sunday night and 4 on Monday morning after losing control of a Toyota Hi Lux ute on the Childowla Road at Bookham near Yass. Police say the flat tray ute rolled down an embankment, with Mr Tobin's body found by a passing motorist. Mr Tobin had been in the Bookham area working as part of the Blazeaid team, helping local farmers after the fires of earlier... Read more

MORE SHOALHAVEN LOCAL NEWS

Risk Of Flash Flooding Today As East Coast Low Rolls In

There is a warning of flash flooding today as an east coast low pressure system dumps large volumes of...

Former Shoalhaven Cop Promoted To One Of State’s Top Jobs

A former Shoalhaven Police officer has been elevated to one of the most senior positions in the New South...

Fears Motor Race Track Developers May Get ‘ Cold Feet ‘

Supporters of a planned motor racing track near HMAS Albatross say the Shoalhaven will lose millions of dollars a...

Council Adopts Novel Plan To Stop Sea Side Tree Hacking

Shoalhaven Council is to go ahead with a trial to erect large banners designed to block views of Jervis...

Car Ends Up In Creek After Crash

The occupants of two cars escaped serious injury following a crash in Berry this morning, but one of the...

Multi Million Dollar Sub Division Approved Near Cambewarra

Shoalhaven Council has approved plans for a multi million dollar sub division between North Nowra and Cambewarra. 59 lots, ranging...

Threatened Species Could Kill $15M Motor Sport Track

Yerriyong and Parma residents believe there are more than a dozen threatened flora and fauna species at the site...

Local Jobless Figures Worst In New South Wales

A new breakdown of unemployment figures shows the jobless rate in Shoalhaven and Wingecarribee is now around double that...

Nowra Man Killed In Country Crash

A Nowra man has been killed in a crash on the southern tablelands. The 41 year old man,...

Ram Raiders Target Tip And Steal Safe In Daring Break In

Shoalhaven Police are searching for ram raiders who have used the cover of darkness to make off with a...

Council Wants Slice Of State Fund For Multi Level Car Park

Finance for the construction of a multi level parking station in Nowra, could get an un-expected leg up from...

Multi Vehicle Pile Up Leads To Highway Chaos

There have been major delays to traffic on the Princes Highway south of Nowra following a multi vehicle pile...

Closed Door Discussions On Nowra Motor Race Complex

Motor Cycling New South Wales is set to begin tightly controlled closed door discussions with some residents who may...

Church Passes Plate Raises Amazing $164,000

A Shoalhaven Church has raised a staggering $164,000 after passing the plate for a Sunday collection. Every year the Nowra...

Ratepayers Take $70,000 Hit In Sports Field Failure

A Shoalhaven Councillor has demanded a complete think on the city's engineering standards after revelations a new soccer field ...

Huge Win For South Coast- State To Expedite Highway Work

In a huge win for the south coast the date for the commencement of construction of the half billion...

Coalition Guarantees Albatross Jobs and Projects

The federal coalition has guaranteed there will be no cuts to the defence budget if it wins the federal...

Police Launch Illawarra Rail Safety Campaign

The few minutes it takes to stop at a level crossing and wait for a train to pass by,...

Local Student Wins NASA Scholarship

A Year 12 student from Nowra Christian School has been accepted for work experience with NASA at the International...

Councillor Slams Security Cameras – $150,000 Wasted

Nowra's security cameras are set to come back on line after the passage of special legislation through state parliament...

Local IGA Named Supermarket Of The Year

A Shoalhaven IGA store has been named the group's NSW/ACT Retailer of the year. St Georges Basin IGA opened its...

Police Seek Witnesses After Pedestrian Skittled By Car

A man has suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a car at North Nowra, with police seeking...

Cash Cow For State After Dramatic Drop In Speed Limit

It what is expected to be a revenue raising bonanza for police, the speed limit has been dramatically lowered...

Man In Serious Condition -Hit By Car

A man has suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a car at North Nowra. The incident happened on Illaroo...

Nowra Man Charged After CBD Disturbance

A man has been charged with resisting arrest and offensive language following a disturbance in the Nowra CBD on Sunday...

Man Arrested After Chasing Woman With Knife

A man has been arrested and charged after chasing a woman while armed with a large knife in Nowra on...

Man injured In Nowra Stabbing

A man has been treated at Shoalhaven Hospital following a stabbing at a house in Nowra. Police were alerted about 3...

Former Cop To Front Nowra Court On Indecency Charges

A former police officer has been ordered to appear in Nowra Local Court on indecency and assault charges. The 37 year...

Dogs Day Out In Nowra Sunday -Million Paws Walk

The annual RSPCA fund raiser the Million Paws Walk is being held in Nowra today (sun ) Venue is the...

NRMA Looking For Region’s Worst Road Again

The NRMA has launched its 'Seeing Red on Roads survey' for the third year in row, asking locals which...

Police Investigate Suspicious Caravan Fire At Werri Beach

Police are investigating a fire that destroyed two caravans on the South Coast on Thursday night. Fire crews...

Nowra’s CCTV Security Cameras Back On Line

Nowra's CCTV cameras were turned back on late yesterday after the state government amended the Privacy Act to allow...

New Highway Roundabout – RMS Urged To Fix Confusing Signs

Roads and Maritime Services has commissioned a new temporary roundabout at South Nowra, but the signage is confusing to...

You Thought 8% Rate Rise Was Crook - Well Try A 43% Increase

As Shoalhaven residential home owners await news on whether they will face an 8% rate increase from July, the...

Ambos Warned - Stick To Procedures After Colleagues Death

A report into the death of a paramedic in a helicopter rescue operation between Kangaroo Valley and Robertson has...

NRMA Appalled Over Labor Claims Princes Highway Is Safe

The NRMA has reacted angrily to Labor Party claims that the Princes Highway south of Nowra is one of...

Helicopter Used To Replace Bridge Washed Away In Flood

A popular bridge in the Bomaderry Creek Regional Park, which was severely damaged during floods, is being replaced with...

Man Arrested In Nowra Over A Bank Robbery 8 Years Ago

Detectives have charged a man in Nowra over the failed robbery of a Sydney bank eight years ago. Police have been...

New Dairy Player Lays Its Cards On The Table Today

Executives from the Victorian based, Devondale/Murray Goulburn will be in the Shoalhaven today (thu) to discuss the co-operative's new...

Thousands Vent Anger Over Council Rate Rise

More than three and a half thousand people have now signed a petition protesting at Shoalhaven Council's move to...

Up To 35 Warships To Sail Into Jervis Bay

As many as 35 warships from navies across the world will be on the south coast later this year...

Labor Says Princes Highway Is Of World Standard

It appears as though the Princes Highway is going to struggle to attract Commonwealth funding irrespective of who wins the...

Mayor Dismisses Calls For Freeze On Nowra Bomo Growth

Mayor Jo Gash has rejected calls for a freeze on the development of 7,000 new home sites on the outskirts...

Partner Pulls Plug On Coal Seam Gas Joint Venture

One of the partners in the coal seam gas exploration licence across the coast and highlands has withdrawn from the...

Up To 35 Warships To Sail Into Jervis Bay

As many as 35 warships from navies across the world will be on the south coast later this year for...

Prev Next Page: