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Long wait ahead for decision on Illawarra wind zone declaration
A surfer during the paddle out to oppose the Illawarra offshore wind zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Connor Pearce
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'I'm moving to WA if wind farms get built,' vows Shellharbour game fisher
Jay McIlquham says a wind zone would be 'catastrophic' for his club and sport.
Connor Pearce
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Jay McIlquham, president of Shellharbour Game Fishing Club, fears his club and sport will be wiped out if the Illawarra offshore wind farm goes ahead. Picture by Robert Peet
Wind farm should be 'no closer' than 20km offshore, says Alison Byrnes
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes speaks at a offshore wind community forum held in Thirroul in October. Picture by Robert Peet
Why our homepage has been taken over by our wind zone coverage
Views of the Illawarra from Bald Hill. Picture by Anna Warr
Gayle Tomlinson
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200 fake signatures on anti Illawarra wind farm petition
Connor Pearce
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes said the fake signatures were part of a coordinated effort.
'Shelve your plans': Illawarra Liberals to fight offshore wind zone
Local members are unhappy with how consultation has been conducted.
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Preisdent of the Kiama branch of the NSW Liberal Party Michael Cains said plans for an offshore wind farm did not address environmental and economic concerns. Insert picture by Anna Warr, background image supplied
28 answers to your questions on the Illawarra offshore wind zone
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Alison Byrnes MP talking during the Thirroul Community forum on wind farms on at the Thirroul Community Centre. Picture by Robert Peet
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Your questions answered: How wind farms are built and the impact on the ocean
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Onlookers watch the paddle-out against the proposed offshore wind farm zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
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BlueFloat approvals saga: What happened, how did we get here, and what next?
Connor Pearce
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Is the proposal for an offshore wind farm zone all at sea, or heading in the right direction? Picture supplied
BlueFloat withdraws plans for 105 Illawarra turbines - but fight not over
Documents submitted as part of the environmental approvals process show three options for how the cables would connect the wind farm to the grid.
Days after outlining plans for 105 turbines, company reconsiders timing.
Connor Pearce
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Wollongong conspiracy theorist sets out to 'infiltrate' local anti-wind group
Connor Pearce
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The crowds at the anti offshore wind farm protest on Flagstaff Hill on Sunday, October 29. Picture by Wesley Lonergan. Inset of David Graham at the protest.
Are we better off with or without? Panel debates Illawarra wind farm proposal
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Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes has said she supports a community energy dividend, to distribute any benefits from a proposed offshore wind farm. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Environment group backs Illawarra offshore wind, warns of misinformation
The peak Australian environment group said the proposed project would need to come with protection of conservation areas.
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Australian Conservation Foundation CEO Kelly O'Shanassy said the country's chief environmental group supported the proposed Illawarra offshore wind zone.
Illawarra wind farms no roadblock on 'humpback highway': experts
Studies of whale behaviour have shown most prefer to stay close to shore.
Connor Pearce Amandine Ahrens
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A whale tail slapping off Wollongong. Picture by Kirk Gilmour
Big crowd turns out for Wollongong rally against coastal wind farm
Natalie Croxon
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Some of the crowd at Sunday's rally against a proposed offshore wind farm zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Have Your Say
Ask us your Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone questions
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Hundreds gather in Wollongong against the Illawarra Offshore Wind Zone. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
BlueScope argues offshore wind is best way to achieve green steel
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BlueScope would need fifteen times its current electricity demand to produce 'green steel' solely from renewable energy. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Illawarra youth movement backs offshore wind zone, others aren't so sure
Just like the rest of the community, young people have a range of views
Connor Pearce
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Alex Sherley (front left) along with fellow Tomorrow Movement members in support fo teh offshore wind zone. Picture by Robert Peet
Illawarra anti-offshore wind rally organisers hopeful for big turnout
Connor Pearce
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Grant Drinkwater is one of the organisers of an anti-offshore wind rally, to be held in Wollongong on October 29. Picture by Adam McLean
Wollongong fisher says industry will be wiped out by wind farms
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Frank Musumeci and his fishing trawler Mis Perception. Mr Musumeci fears commercial fishing will be wiped out if the Illawarra offshore wind farm goes ahead. Picture by Robert Peet

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