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Romy Gilbert
Romy Gilbert is a reporter at ABC Illawarra. Romy has previously worked as a TV journalist in Wollongong and Tamworth.
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Funding shortfall forces downsize of bronze tribute to first Melbourne Cup winner Archer
The memory of champion racehorse will not be forgotten but his statue won't quite make full scale as a dedicated country turf club member pushes on with a hometown tribute.
Senate inquiry hears from advocates pushing for sexuality framework in NDIS
Kyle Montgomery became a quadriplegic following a mixed martial arts accident five years ago and is speaking up about the challenges of maintaining a sex life for those living with a disability, as advocates call for support from the NDIS.
'Huge battle ahead' for Australian woman in a coma with bacterial pneumonia in Italy
Hairdresser Shelley Tinkler, 43, has been placed in a coma and is "battling fire from every front" after developing secondary infections.
Farmgate oysters could disappear due to 'old school' regulations, businesses warn
After 40 years of selling oysters on the New South Wales South Coast, Sally McLean says government red tape could stop customers from eating them at her farm.
Woman dies after falling 50 metres from popular bush lookout
Emergency services discovered her body beneath the popular scenic spot this afternoon.
Desmond, 12, knows people believe in him as he strives to become a doctor
High-potential and gifted Indigenous students are focusing on academics and culture in a program that is opening career paths for the next generation.
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Should New South Wales introduce a short-term accommodation tax like Victoria has?
A tourism body in NSW says more details are required about how a levy on platforms like Airbnb and Stayz will work before it's considered in the state, as regional mayors who have long been calling for a bed tax discuss its merits.
Labradoodle support dog attacks boy's face during school visit
An investigation is underway after a six-year-old boy was bitten by a support dog at his South Coast school, with reports he was attempting to give the labradoodle a cuddle.
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These buildings hold your personal information under tight security and you wouldn't even notice them
A large, unassuming building in industrial Wollongong containing a wealth of personal information is a closely guarded data hub that its owners are happy to keep out of the spotlight.
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