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  STUDY ABROAD - University of Wollongong, Australia
Wollongong is Australia's ninth largest city, 50 miles South of Sydney.
Wollongong City is a large commercial, retail and industrial center.
The high level of ethnic diversity of Wollongong's population and the presence of many international students ensures a wide range of food choices in the city's restaurants and fast food outlets.
www.montana.edu /international/wollongong.htm   (559 words)

  
  Wollongong
Wollongong is an industrial city located on the eastern coast of Australia in the state of New South Wales.
Wollongong is noted for its high proportion of residents with Mediterranean ancestries from countries such as Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Italy, Greece and Turkey who migrated to Australia due to acute labour shortages and accelerating industrialisation in the boom period after World War Two.
Wollongong has one university, the University of Wollongong[?], which was formerly part of the University of New South Wales, and the Illawarra Institute of Technology, part of the State's system of TAFE college.
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 Walkabout - Wollongong
Wollongong, with a population of over 250 000, is the third-largest city in NSW and the tenth-largest in Australia.
'Wollongong' itself is said to be onomatopoeic, from 'Wol-Lon-Yuh', an imitation of the sound of breaking waves and ebbing surf, hence 'the sound of the sea', although 'five clouds' and 'hard ground near the water' have also been proposed.
In 1856 the population of Wollongong was recorded as 864.
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 Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University : IFSA-Butler Programs : Australia : University of Wollongong
Located ninety minutes south of Sydney, the University of Wollongong is a great choice if you want to be near the action of a large city but far enough away to enjoy a natural campus and an intimate atmosphere.
Wollongong hosts twenty-four social clubs for sports alone, and there are facilities for everything from swimming to hockey and archery to soccer.
As a great research institution, Wollongong is particularly strong in the sciences and engineering.
www.ifsa-butler.org /programs/australia/wollongong/index.html   (219 words)

  
 Wollongong in the Illawarra, South Coast NSW
The awesome escarpment which sits behind Wollongong to the west and the sparkling blue Pacific stretching to the east, frame this city with a natural beauty that has to be seen to be believed.
Wollongong's famous manufacturing steelworks industry was established in the late 1920s and is now a major economic element of the city largely owned and operated by BHP, Australia's largest company.
The city of Wollongong is a bustling and vibrant centre of activity with a distinctly multicultural atmosphere.
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 Wollongong travel guide - Wikitravel
Wollongong is a city in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, a state of Australia some 70km south of the state capital Sydney.
The population of Wollongong is predominately young, due to the prominence of the University and the many young families living in the area.
Wollongong's grandly titled Illawarra Regional Airport (WOL) is more often referred to as Albion Park Airport, and is located to the south of the city at the intersection of the Princes Highway (F6) and the Illawarra Highway.
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 Tourism Wollongong | Fast Facts |   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Wollongong is blessed with a great selection of entertainment options that is bound to please even the fussiest critic.
The benefits of Wollongong's cultural mix are reflected in the excellent selection of restaurants and cafés, all offering a high standard of service and cuisine.
Coupled with the opening of the Grand Pacific Drive, Tourism Wollongong are preparing to market both the Southern Gateway Centre and the Grand Pacific Drive as part of an overall scenic route for the entrances to Wollongong and its region.
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 Wollongong, New South Wales - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wollongong is connected to Sydney through a scenic road and rail route which takes between 90 and 120 minutes and via main roads, taking between 70 and 90 minutes.
Wollongong has a high proportion of residents with southern European ancestries, particularly from Republic of Macedonia, Italy, Greece, Turkey and former Yugoslavia many of whom migrated to Australia due to acute labour shortages and accelerating industrialisation in the boom period after World War II.
The Wollongong Lions compete in the Sydney AFL.
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 Wollongong
Wollongong is the third largest city in NSW, situated one hours drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal plain below the Illawarra Escarpment.
Wollongong is also home to the vast Nan Tien Buddhist Temple, the largest in Australia, on Berkeley Road, Berkeley, south of the centre and reached from Wollongong by train.
There’s nowhere central to camp in Wollongong, but the two caravan parks to the north are right on the beach: Corrimal Beach Caravan Park is on Lake Parade in Corrimal, 6km north at the mouth of Towradgi Lagoon; while Bulli Beach Caravan Park is 11km north of town on Farrell Road, Bulli, 11km north.
www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/newsouthwales/wollongong.asp   (0 words)

  
 Attractions at Wollongong on the South Coast NSW Australia
Wollongong is easily accessible by coach, car and only 90 minutes from Sydneys CBD by train.
Wollongong's rich cultural diversity results from people from all parts of the world having chosen Wollongong as their home for its lifestyle, university, sporting facilities and industry.
Wollongong's main harbour and beaches are only about ten minutes easy level walk from the City Centre.
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 WOLLONGONG - NEW SOUTH WALES
The area around Wollongong is known as Illawarra with the hilly Illawarra Escarpment making a perfect backdrop to the city and the Illawarra Lake to the south.
The harbour is in the centre of Wollongong with a large fishing area to the south of the harbour at Belmore Basin.
Wollongong also offers a number of live bands in a range of its clubs and pubs.
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 University of Wollongong Kendo Club Iaido
The University of Wollongong Kendo Club encourages the study of iaido by members as the art gives an additional perspective on the way of the sword, and gives training in how to handle a katana, rather than just a bamboo practice sword.
Formal iaido training was first introduced at the University of Wollongong Kendo Club in 1994, initially iaido training was lead by Chi Wai Lee (nidan kendo) who came to the university as a kyu grade in iaido.
Since 2000 Wollongong is the only NSW dojo to have been represented at all Australian Iaido Championships, and had at least one student grade at each national seminar.
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 Wollongong - history   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Wollongong has also been thought to be from "Wol-lon-yuh" meaning "sound of the sea".
Catherine Bright, born in 1841, was a native of Wollongong.
City of Greater Wollongong was formed by the amalgamation of the City of Wollongong, the Shires of Bulli and Central Illawarra and the Municipality of North Illawarra under the Local Government Act, 1919 in the NSW Government Gazette 104 of 12 September 1947
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 Wollongong
Wollongong is New South Wales 3rd largest city and is known as “The Gong”.
Known as the Illawarra, an Aboriginal word meaning "between the high place and the sea", this is a region of coastal sandstone escarpments, rocky headlands, and sheltered beaches complimented by a mountainous backdrop.
In the 1920’s Wollongong’s famous manufacturing steelworks industry began and is now a major economic element of the city owned and operated by BHP, Australia’s largest company.
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 Wollongong Hotel. Wollongong Accommodation Hotel in Australia Discount
Boat Harbour Motel Wollongong is the three stars hotel, exotic surroundings, tropical gardens and a waterfall add to the pleasant Boat Harbour Motel experience.
This Primbee hotel is minutes from many popular points of interest, including the University of Wollongong, the Kiama Blow Hole, Mount Keira, the Wollongong Botanical Gardens and Nan Tien Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the Southern Hemisphere.
Located on the beach in the heart of the Illawarra region, with spectacular ocean and mountian views, the Novotel Northbeach Hotel Wollongong is the South Coast's most popular getaway venue.
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 University of Wollongong - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The University of Wollongong is a large University with approximately 21,000 students in the city of Wollongong, Australia.
The University of Wollongong was founded in 1951 when a Division of the then New South Wales University of Technology was established in Wollongong.
Wollongong UniCentre, an on-campus organisation and controlled entity of the University, provides the social and commercial infrastructure on the campus, administering the much-loved UniBar, student clubs and interest groups, food outlets, entertainment and activities, a shop and other student services.
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 KPMG > Wollongong   (Site not responding. Last check: )
KPMG in Wollongong is the only ‘Big 4’ audit and advisory firm south of the Sydney CBD.
KPMG’s Wollongong service offering is based on the skills and commitment of local people, extensive technical resources, access to KPMG’s national and international resources, clear advice and responsive service.
KPMG in Wollongong aims to be the leading professional services’ firm in the Illawarra.
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 WUC - Location Wollongong   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Located just 90 minutes by car or train from Sydney, Wollongong has a population of around 300,000, made up of more than 65 different nationalities.
The natural beauty of Wollongong is one of its main attractions with its spectacular coastline and native rainforests.
Being so close to Sydney, Wollongong guarantees the best of both worlds: large enough to offer many unique attractions and small enough to offer personal care.
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 Wollongong Station
There is a perception about Wollongong which bears no relation to the delights of this remarkably charming and beautiful city.
Local festivals include Seafood and Sail at Wollongong Harbour in mid-February and Harbourfest, held in May at Port Kembla Harbour with a street parade, fireworks, live entertainment, street theatre, children's activities, a water skiing display and a circus.
From the church it is possible to gaze eastwards straight down Market St to the ocean.
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 Wollongong.com :: Getting Here and Maps
The city of Wollongong is located in the heart of Australia's Illawarra region.
Wollongong is easily located 1 hours drive south of Sydney and 3 hours drive north east of Canberra.
One connection daily to Moss Vale on the Countrylink Xplorer with coach connection to Wollongong.
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 Welcome Aboard - HMAS Wollongong (Royal Australian Navy)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
HMAS WOLLONGONG is one of 15 Fremantle Class patrol boats in the Royal Australian Navy and the third to be built by North Queensland Engineers and Agents Ltd (NQEA) at Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
These honours were awarded to the name WOLLONGONG in recognition of the career of the first HMAS WOLLONGONG, a Bathurst class minesweeper, active during the Second World War.
During the course of her service WOLLONGONG has visited many ports in South East Asia and the Pacific and has also travelled extensively to Australian Ports.
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 Car Hire Rental wollongong - cheap discount budget rent a cars   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Wollongong is located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney.
The entrance to City of Wollongong will be an experience you won’t forget, whether by car, bus or train the descent from the top of the escarpment to the sparkling coastline is an inviting welcome.
Wollongong Harbour can make for either an intimate afternoon or a family-oriented day and a stroll through the Botanic gardens is hugely enjoyable.
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 Wollongong City Council - City of Innovation
Discover Wollongong Your Council Residents Business Environment Planning On-line services
Draft Wollongong City Centre Local Environmental Plan 2007 (Amendment No. 1)
Wollongong City Council is an innovative and diverse organisation which employs over 1000 employees across 500 job titles covering the 140 services we provide the local community.
www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au   (750 words)

  
 Illawarra and Woolongong travel guide, NSW, Australia Australian Tourism Net
Lying to the south of Wollongong this pretty coastal village is a mecca for water sports.
The Marine Aquatic Reserve at Bushrangers Bay just south of the township is a favoured spot for snorkelers and scuba divers and the magnificent rainforest at Maquarie National Park is a main attraction.
Twenty minutes drive south of Wollongong this picturesque township is surrounded by rugged coastline with beautiful beaches and the famous Kiama Blowhole.The Minnamurra Rainforest, Australia's southern most accessible subtropical rainforest is just a 15 minute drive out of town.
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 EPA | Wollongong
The Wollongong air quality monitoring site is located in the Australian Army Depot on Gipps Street.
in a residential area close to the commercial centre of Wollongong and is at an elevation of 15 metres.
A summary of the data from the previous day can be found in the 24-hour summary.
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 Ultimate Frisbee New South Wales - Wollongong Pickup
Wollongong is on the coast South of Sydney.
Games are held at the University of Wollongong, on Field 1 at the uni, right next to the swimming pool.
Wollongong has become a school for great Ultimate players - most of the strong teams playing Nationals this year had managed to acquire a Wollongong player.
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 Tourism Wollongong
Welcome to Wollongong, gateway to the south coast of NSW.
Wollongong is Australia's most liveable regional city located just south of Sydney.
Locate the perfect place to eat out in Wollongong.
www.tourismwollongong.com   (201 words)

  
 Getting There - Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia, Australasia, Australasia Nutz and Bolts, Australasia Things to ...
If you choose to rent a car, Wollongong is one hour drive south via Princes Highway (F6 Freeway).
First you must take the airport link, which is located directly beneath the terminal, with trains leaving every ten minutes to Sydney Central.
If you can, get a seat on the left hand side of the train, because you will not want to miss the gorgeous coastline scenery which will make the 90 minute ride feel more like 30.
www.bootsnall.com /articles/04-08/getting-there-wollongong-new-south-wales-australia.html   (387 words)

  
 Wollongong City Gallery :: Home
Wollongong City Gallery is one of the largest regional art museums in Australia, with a major collection of the art of the Illawarra, contemporary Australian, Aboriginal and Asian art.
Wollongong City Gallery is supported by Wollongong City Council, is a member of the Regional Galleries Association of New South Wales, and is assisted by the New South Wales Ministry for the Arts.
If you would like to know more about Wollongong City Gallery’s Partners, please click on the logo to be directed to the official web site.
www.wollongongcitygallery.com   (306 words)

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