Media Releases
BHI: Record blowouts and backlogs for all elective surgeries in the Illawarra and South Coast
09 December 2020
Labor is urging locals to speak up about the systemic healthcare crisis in the Illawarra and South Coast after a new report revealed waitlists for life-changing elective surgery have blown out again.
Wollongong sport and community groups to share in $300,000 funding grants
23 November 2020
The community group which provided food and care packages to the stranded crew of the Ruby Princess earlier this year is one of the big winners to share in the Wollongong electorate’s $300,000 Community Building Partnership (CBP) grants program for 2020.
Wollongong out of Sports Grant sin bin
18 November 2020
Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, is claiming a budget win for community sport in the Wollongong local government area (LGA), which will now be eligible for funding under a newly named sports facility funding program.
Finally some money for Unanderra Station
17 November 2020
After a decade long community campaign this budget finally provides the first tranche of funding to build the Unanderra Station lifts.
Illawarra Children's Book Council backs kids book drive
13 November 2020
Children’s Book Council of Australia, Illawarra and South Coast sub-branch are backing Paul Scully’s Kids Book Drive and are calling for others to do the same.
Book Drive to help keep kids reading over school holidays
30 October 2020
Remote learning, family income and resources all have an impact on educational opportunities for many students.
Extend the Gong Shuttle's hours over summer
28 October 2020
The Gong Shuttle’s operating hours on Sundays and public holidays should be at least be extended during December and January to help take the pressure off foreshore parking around Wollongong.
Wollongong to have a voice on Venues board
16 October 2020
In a victory for Wollongong and for common sense, last night the NSW Government agreed to a permanent place on the Venues NSW board for a resident of the Wollongong region.
Unanderra Station upgrade: another step forward
07 October 2020
A contract for the upgrade of Unanderra Station could be awarded by the end of this year pending planning approval, Member for Wollonogng, Paul Scully, announced today.
Government keeps Lake Illawarra jetty repair report secret
01 October 2020
The NSW Liberals and Nationals Government has refused to publicly release a secret report on the condition and repair of Lake Illawarra jetties, which have been closed off to the public for years.