Ben Langford
Illawarra Mercury
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Nuclear subs deal should 'send a shiver through Illawarra', Greens say
The people of the Illawarra were being "treated like mugs" by the lack of open information about a... → Read More
BlueScope could be part of a new industrial revolution, or risk lagging behind, Climate Council says
BlueScope's plans towards relining its No.6 blast furnace would mean a commitment to heavy-emissions steelmaking, which could risk... → Read More
Illawarra mines will get licence to take drinking catchment water in move blasted as cynical
The Perrottet Government has been accused of giving up on protecting the drinking water catchment after ordering water... → Read More
Bun Me Bar to close at the end of the month, food truck to continue
Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on. → Read More
Illawarra offshore wind should 'accelerate' after Hunter move
The announcement of NSW's first offshore wind zone off the coast of Newcastle should only accelerate plans for developing the technology in waters off the Illawarra, the founder of a key offshore developer said. → Read More
BlueScope joins Soldier On to pledge a veteran-friendly workplace
The Port Kembla steelmaker became the 200th organisation to sign on to a pledge with veterans support group... → Read More
UOW employing a housing support manager to help students find accommodation
The University of Wollongong said it is not expecting a surge of international students arriving soon, but it will employ a housing support manager in an attempt to assist students find housing in a rental market that's already stretched. → Read More
Endangered Illawarra-only shrub a thorn in side for Boral quarry expansion
Boral's plan to expand its Dunmore quarry will likely have to go through the Commonwealth Environment Minister because it would involve the removal of about 900 of an endangered shrub only found in this area. → Read More
China turns tap back on for Australian coal imports
China has relaxed its unofficial ban on importing Australian coal for both energy and steelmaking, as relations between the two nations continue to thaw. → Read More
BlueScope's Port Kembla plan for berths upgrade has support
BlueScope has support for its plan to upgrade its raw materials berths at Port Kembla Harbour, which the... → Read More
Potato shortage: how to make your own perfect hot chips
How serious is the potato chip shortage which has hit the east coast? Serious enough that some fish and chippers are staying closed in the summer holidays. Serious enough that supermarkets can't say when they'll have stock back. → Read More
Christmas beetles spotted in Illawarra but few and far between
Reports of the occasional Christmas beetle sighting have been trickling in over the past few weeks, after several years in which we have noticed the sharp decline in what was once a Christmas tradition. → Read More
Wollongong council workers say they won't collect fees at tip, leisure centres
Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on. → Read More
Wollongong council workers say they won't collect fees at tip, leisure centres
Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on. → Read More
Wollongong pools close, tip services reduced: council workers walk off in snap strike
Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on. → Read More
Buy nothing new for baby's first year, was Monique Velaso's plan ahead of her first child
With prices rising much faster than incomes, a pandemic not going away, and her first baby with all its expenses coming soon, Mt Keira mum Monique Velasco decided to try to not buy anything new. → Read More
Heritage PitchFest demeans history with reality TV-style decision-making
Senior journalist writing on the environment. Opinion columnist, independent. We rely on your news tips so please, don't be shy to let us know what's going on. → Read More
Christmas tree sales fast and furious amid fears of shortage
Floods and persistently wet weather have caused those connected with the growing industry to warn prices may spike... → Read More
BlueScope biochar steelmaking trial hindered by lack of supply in Australia
Finding a reliable source to deliver large quantities of biochar has been identified as the challenge looming for BlueScope as it explores the use of burnt organic matter to potentially replace some coal in its processes. → Read More
'Sports Rorts' report shows need for ICAC: Wollongong lawyer
The release of the full report into the "Sports Rorts" affair shows the need for a federal anti-corruption body that is public, the Wollongong lawyer who fought for the report to be made public has said. → Read More