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The clean energy industry wants the government to deliver an ambitious package of budget incentives. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)

Clean energy groups want the federal government to stay the course on its industrial policy aimed at seizing a once-in-a-century decarbonisation opportunity.

Government told to 'hold its nerve' on clean tech push

Connor Pearce

Trucks at the Barnett's Couriers yard in North Wollongong. Picture from file

The business has been non-operational for nearly a week.

Illawarra trucking business struck by cyber attack

The proposal for wetlands at Toondah Harbour included a marina and a 3600-unit complex. (HANDOUT/CREATIVE COMMONS)

A bid for a multimillion-dollar development on an internationally protected wetland has been canned after the government indicated it would not back the plan.

Developers walk away from huge wetlands project

Australian apartment dwellers are 10 times less likely to have solar than those living in houses. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

People who live in apartments are less likely to benefit from solar power or efficient electric appliances and they need targeted help, a conference has heard.

Call for rebates to help apartment dwellers go green

A new survey has revealed that when it comes to offshore wind farms, most people sit somewhere in the middle.

Attitudes changed the closer people were to proposed zones.

Largest survey of its kind reveals our attitudes to offshore wind

Grace Crivellaro

'You've really got to leave women alone, that's the bottom line.'

'Can I please touch them?' Figtree parolee's ear fetish prompts house arrest

Melissa Kehagias

The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied

Why car spaces are the new investor favourite.

'Future proofing': single car garage with power sells for $500k for EV use

Lee and Christopher Hili are accused of a "non-consensual threesome" with a drunk 15-year-old girl. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

One of a married couple accused of raping a teenage girl has claimed the alleged victim's mother demanded money during a late-night confrontation.

Alleged rape victim's mum 'demanded $50k' from accused

Natalie Hutchins faced the Yoorrook commission and was asked about delays on its recommendations. (HANDOUT/YOORROOK JUSTICE COMMISSION)

Victoria's First Peoples minister has defended her government after being criticised for inaction on key recommendations from a truth-telling inquiry.

'Children being taken' while reforms delayed: Yoorrook

The pursuit led police from Toradgi, to Helensburgh, before ending at Bulli Tops. Picture from file

The pursuit came to an end when the pair ran out of petrol.

Teens charged after stolen car pursuit through Towradgi, M1

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Here’s a star-studded look back at the famous faces that have graced our shores over the years. Who have we missed?

Kylie Minogue at McDonald's Batemans Bay with former McDonald's employee Kristy Johnson in 1999.

Kim Kardashian's secret fashion shoot at Hole in the Wall Beach near Bristol Point at Jervis Bay in 2014. Photo: Vogue Australia

Kim Kardashian's secret fashion shoot for Vogue Australia at Hole in the Wall Beach near Bristol Point at Jervis Bay in 2014.

 Lara Bingle posted this photograph of herself and Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis at Moruya Airport on social media sites in 2013.

Canberra Raider Nick Risteski with Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea in Moruya in 2013.

Flea from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers owns a property at Congo and Anthony Kiedis was spotted in Narooma, most recently with Lara Bingle at the Hippie Sticks incense shop in Bodalla.

Mercury photographer Orlando Chiodo captured this iconic image of Bob Hawke and Blanche D'Alpuget at Sussex Inlet in 1994.

Billy Connolly filmed scenes from his movie ‘The Man Who Sued God’ at Bermagui boat harbour in 2001.

Nicole Kidman's visit after the Anthony Mundine fight in 2004 is one of Andrew Harrison's fondest memories at the Lagoon Seafood Restaurant. 

The late Stevie Wright with his partner Fay at the front door of his home in Moruya in 2012.

Anthony Mundine is flanked by actors Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman at Wollongong before winning his bout against Japan's Yoshinori Nishizawa in 2004.

Security manager Norm Rees escorts Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman at the Mundine-Nishizawa fight at WIN Entertainment Centre in 2004.

Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe at WIN Entertainment Centre in 2004.

Operatic star Marina Prior with Mark Gogoll at the Lagoon Restaurant in 1999.

Bega District News editor Ben Smyth with Australia Day ambassador Catriona Rowntree.

Mandy Moore, who was in Australia to promote her film Tangles, enjoyed skydiving from 4300m above Wollongong in 2010.

Jonni Harrison with Ian Thorpe at the Lagoon Restaurant in 2006.

Kelly Slater surfing South of Wollongong City Beach in 2011.

Keone Liber, 6 months, had his picture taken with six-time surfing world champion Kelly Slater at Cowies in Shellharbour in 2005.

Peter Andre spotted having lunch at a Wollongong restaurant in 2010.

Former Prime Minister Bob Hawke had a beer at the Beach House Restaurant, North Wollongong.

Surfing star Mick Fanning lent his celebrity weight to two very diiferent events in 2008: the launch of a junior surfing event, and a fundraiser for injured Kiama surfer Darren Longbottom.

Before playing to a packed crowd at Towradgi's Waves Nightclub, musician Pete Murray decided to jump out of a plane just hours before the show in 2013.

Former prime minister Gough Whitlam chats with then Labor candidate for Cunningham Sharon Bird at Mt Kembla Hotel in 2004.

Adam Gilchrist celebrates after catching Greg Campbell in the stands during the celebrity match at the University of Wollongong in 2009.

Former Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian and his band dropped in for a surprise performance in Wollongong in 2010.

Australian Idol's Marcia Hines, pictured with Mercury reporter Katelin McInerney,  joined fellow judges to run their eye over local talent at the 2007 auditions for the TV show at the University of Wollongong. 

Effie performs at Carols By Candlelight in 2004.

Autograph books and pens at the ready, Wollongong people mobbed Ken Shorter, who played Frankie McCoy in the Australian film You Can't See 'Round Corners, at David Jones in Wollongong.

Liev Schreiber pictured with Anne Schmidt from Gerringong cafe Scoops on Boxing Day.

Christine Anu on the platform in front of Belmore Basin in 2010.

Glenys Graham (left), Ernie Dingo from The Great Outdoors and head chef Jenny Mason at bed and breakfast Greenhill at Figtree in 2003.

Actress Rachael Taylor speaks with director Ian Watson before shooting a scene at Headlands Hotel in Austinmer in 2005.

Jennifer Hawkins reaches out to a young fan at the opening of the Myer store at Stockland Shellharbour in 2013.

Wiggle Sam Moran swaps his yellow skivvy for the Red V in Wollongong in 2010.

Actor John Howard arrives in style for the Australian premiere of A Man's Gotta Do in Shellharbour in 2004.

Singer Vanessa Amorosi in the studios of Wave FM at Warrawong in 2008.

Secret Life of Us star Samuel Johnson at North Wollongong Beach in 2003. Samuel had a swim in the ocean during a break in his 1000km unicycle ride from Sydney to Melbourne for CanTeen.

John and Katrina Rowlands, celebrity guests Jeff and Suzee Fenech, and emcee Susie Elelman at the Bandaged Bear Benefit in 2001.

Normie Rowe joins fairy princesses Lydia Beaven (left) and Amber Larkin at the 2005 launch of the Kidzwish Christmas party.

Heidi Klum at Symbio with koala Harry in January.

Actor and AFI Award winner Geoff Morrell at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre in 2001 for the launch of One People - One Destiny, a theatrical spectacular celebrating the Centenary of Federation.   

Matt Radnidge with Heidu Klum in the Royal National Park near Helensburgh in January.

X Factor grand finalist Cyrus Villanueva visits his old high school in Kanahooka, with Chris Isaak.

Kiama councillor Gavin McClure and Little Britain star Matt Lucas during the comic actor's recent visit to Kiama.

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family, and husband Justin Mikita enjoyed time with friends and dog Abby at an Austinmer home on Tuesday before heading down to the beach

Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell Pritchett in Mordern Family, and husband Justin Mikita enjoyed time with friends at an Austinmer home on Tuesday before heading down to the beach. Picture: Instagram

Actor Liev Schreiber and wife, actress Naomi Watts reportedly holidayed on the South Coast and visited Gerringong on Boxing Day. 

Here’s a star-studded look back at the famous faces that have graced our shores over the years.<br>

39 times we spotted celebrities on ...

A star-studded look back at the famous faces that have graced our shores over the years.

39 times we spotted celebrities on the South Coast: photos

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