The Bulli & Clifton Times

26/08/2026

Bulli Pass will be closed in both directions between Lawrence Hargrave Drive and the M1 Princes Motorway for two days.
Work will include slope stabilisation work, minor road surface repairs, maintaining signage, vegetation and safety barriers, clearing gutters and drains, and litter collection.
Details at The Bulli & Clifton Times news website. The link is in the comments.

26/08/2026

Renewal works are currently underway at Norm O’Brien Park Playground, Helensburgh and Otford Playground, Otford, which are expected to welcome families back by the end of August.
This will wrap up Wollongong City Council’s Playground Renewal Program for the last 12 months, which included the recent renewals of much-loved play spaces at Bellambi, Horsley, West Wollongong and Coledale.
These playgrounds received new play facilities, replacing ageing equipment and improving accessibility. Some locations also included supporting infrastructure like picnic settings and connecting footpaths.
Full story at The Bulli & Clifton Times news website. The link is in the comments.

26/08/2026

The Bulli Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating its centenary.
The Auxiliary is proud to be celebrating 100 years of supporting the local community and hospital.
To mark the centenary of supporting the local community and Bulli Hospital, the Auxiliary will host a special High Tea at Corrimal RSL Club on Tuesday, 8 September, commencing at 11am.
Cost $35 per person
The Auxiliary invites the local community to join them in celebrating the special occasion.
More in the comments.

21/08/2026

THE Helensburgh Community Centre and Library project has reached a key milestone, with the Development Application (DA) lodged featuring updated plans that respond to community priorities.
Concept designs for the new facility were shared with the community in late February, supported by online and in-person engagement sessions across February and March. Community members were invited to share their thoughts, with their input helping to refine the designs.
The plans outline a contemporary, accessible two-storey facility (1,240m²) with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, modern library and a large hall that can seat over 200 people and support a wide range of community uses, from workshops and fitness classes, to events, exhibitions and performances.
Community feedback highlighted parking supply, environmental performance and integration with the local environment as key priorities.
In response:
Parking provision has doubled for the facility, increasing to 22 spaces. Additional town centre parking improvements are also planned through Council’s Infrastructure Delivery Program (2026–28 ).
Sustainability features have been enhanced through a climate-responsive design.
A new landscaping design has been developed, inspired by the local area.
Full story and more pictures at The Bulli & Clifton Times news website. The link is in the comments.

20/08/2026

Over the coming months Wollongong City Council will be upgrading the Bellambi jetty and concrete access ramp at the harbour.
The project includes:
* Replacing the jetty deck tiles with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) panels.
* Building a new jetty entrance concrete access pad.
* Replacing vertical timber fender posts with Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) posts.
* Replacing horizontal timber walers with Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) hollow sections.
* Installing new D-shaped protection rubber on jetty posts.
* Replacing the aluminium handrail on the upper deck level of the jetty.
* Cleaning, repairing or replacing ladders as needed.
Other minor repairs.
Read the full story at The Bulli & Cliftoin Times website. The link is in the comments.

20/08/2026

Another major step has been made towards a fully realised Grand Pacific Walk, with engagement on a key section of the project at Coledale now complete.
The Grand Pacific Walk is an envisioned 60km shared path running alongside Grand Pacific Drive from the Royal National Park to Lake Illawarra. Works have been completed at Stanwell Park, Seacliff Bridge, Coalcliff, Coledale Beach and Clifton, while staged works at Austinmer are underway.
Wollongong City Council’s next phase of the project – Coledale Stage 1 – connects Austinmer and Coledale including the Sharky Beach Carpark.
Based on community input, the revised design will revisit ways to include more than one entry/exit point to the renewed Sharky Beach carpark, while minimising the potential reduction of parking spaces and impact to the existing bus zone and heritage Norfolk Island Pines.
Read the full story at The Bulli & Clifton Times news website. The link is in the comments.

30/07/2026

Camping or glamping could be on offer at Bulli Tops under Wollongong City Council’s plan to revitalise historic escarpment lookouts.
The plan to reboot tourism and café offerings at two of the northern Illawarra’s most iconic lookouts is on the path to public exhibition following Council endorsement on Monday night (27 July).
A new draft Plan of Management (PoM) for Wollongong City Council-managed Crown Land at Bulli and Sublime Point lookouts proposes offering long-term leases for business operators to re-open disused café premises at the picturesque sites, as well as new camping opportunities to boost tourism in the region.
An endorsed PoM is a legislative requirement for all Council-managed Crown Reserves and guides the management and permissible use of public land, including recreational activities, environmental protection measures, and commercial operations.
The newly endorsed draft PoM covers two sections of Bulli Pass Scenic Reserve – Hopetoun Park, which contains Bulli Lookout and Cliffhanger Café, and Lady Fuller Park, which contains Sublime Point Lookout and kiosk. It’s proposed to categorise both parks for general community use, remove of the current 12-month lease limit for the cafes, and make camping/glamping an additional permitted use of the sites.
The proposals, aimed at enhancing tourism opportunities associated with the Great Southern Walk and Illawarra Escarpment Walking Tracks, also align with Council’s Tourism Accommodation Strategy (2025).
Read the full story at The Bulli & Clifton Times news website. The link is in the comments.

12/07/2026

Congratulations to Nash on breaking the 13 year boys 200m Australian Age + All Comers Short Course Record in an impressive 2.19.70 at Country Championships SC!

12/07/2026

⚠️ Cable, Copper & Metal Theft Awareness ⚠️

Incidents of cable, copper and metal theft continue to impact communities across NSW. These offences can cause significant disruption to essential services and public infrastructure.

🚨 Know the signs:
• Suspicious people near power lines, utility pits or manholes – especially after hours or on weekends (often wearing high-vis)
• Open or damaged utility boxes, missing lids, or exposed cables/wires
• People removing materials from construction sites, sporting grounds or businesses
• Suspicious sales or stockpiling of scrap metal or cable.

If something doesn’t look right — report it. Every piece of information helps.
📞 Police Assistance Line: 131 444
🚨 Emergency: 000
🕵️ Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 (anonymous reports welcome)
⚡ Fallen powerlines: Ausgrid 13 13 88

11/07/2026

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