Media Releases

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.

Scully releases Port Kembla Destination Development Plan

29 September 2020

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, has today publicly released the Port Kembla Destination Development Plan to help inform community groups and other stakeholders in the Port Kembla area in their application process under Round Four of the Port Kembla Community Investment Fund (PKCIF).

Scully outlines Wollongong budget boost wishlist

24 September 2020

Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully, told NSW Parliament last night that the Wollongong economy needed a budget boost as youth unemployment increases, consumer spending falls and business investment evaporates.

New Venues board must have Wollongong rep

23 September 2020

NSW Labor will insist that the Berejiklian Government include a representative from Wollongong on the new board to manage venues throughout NSW when the legislation is put before Parliament today. 

Labor successful in delivering new health care facilities in the Illawarra

08 September 2020

Illawarra Labor MP's have helped to successfully deliver new health care facilities in the Illawarra after the Berejiklian Government finally agreed to build a brand-new replacement for Shellharbour Hospital.