96.5 Wave FM

96.5 Wave FM is a community radio station that caters to the Wollongong and Illawarra area in New South Wales. You can tune in from Helensburgh in the north to Bowral in the west and Ulladulla in the south. The station, which started as 2WL on the AM band, has been on the air since the 1930s.

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Wollongong sparky wins NSW SES award

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

NSW SES Wollongong member Josh Hurst has been announced, as the ‘2024 NSW State Emergency Service Young Volunteer of the Year’. NSW Premier Chris Minns presented Josh with his award, recognising his outstanding service and selfless community contribution, during a special presentation at State Parliament. Working as a full-time electrician, Josh spends 20 to 40 hours a week, volunteering for the SES.
Double Demerits in force on Illawarra roads

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Illawarra drivers are reminded that double-demerits, are now in force for the King’s Birthday long weekend. The statewide operation started at midnight and will run until midnight Monday, Police are targeting speed, drink and drug driving, fatigue, and distracted driving. NSW Police says officers may also hand-out additional demerit points, if particular driving and parking offences, occur in a school zone.
Can you help Wollongong Police locate missing girl?

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Police are asking for our help to locate a girl missing from Wollongong. Bella Morley, aged 11, was last seen in Wiseman Park, Wollongong, about 7pm on Tuesday 3 June 2025. When she could not be located or contacted, officers attached to the Wollongong Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.
Port Kembla tops Illawarra Marine Rescue NSW units

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers experienced reduced demand in May, with unfavourable boating weather leading to fewer boaters heading out on the water and requiring assistance. “That is exactly what we want to see at Marine Rescue NSW – as few rescues as possible, with boaters not endangering themselves or others for a day on the water,” said Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell.
Illawarra Posties to get Citronella Spray for dogs

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Residents of the Illawarra are being advised that from the end of July, Posties will carry spray to deal with dangerous dogs. Australia Post says it’ll equip every Postie right across the country with Citronella spray from June, as dangerous dogs continue to present safety risks to team members. It says the decision comes, despite repeated appeals for dog owners, to secure their animals during deliveries.
Major road upgrades for West Dapto area

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Wollongong City Council’s long-term vision for West Dapto continues to take shape, with major road upgrades to Fowlers Road between Fairwater Drive and Cleveland Road now underway. These works form Stage 1 of Cleveland Road upgrade and include road-widening, new shared paths, stormwater works, street lighting and tree planting to improve access for traffic and pedestrians.
Wollongong Court over fraud and larceny offences

2 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

A man will face court today charged with fraud and larceny offences, in the Illawarra. In February 2023, a report was made to Wollongong Police of alleged fraudulent transactions being made by an employee of a business in Stewart Street, Wollongong, and an investigation commenced.
Warnings over smoke alarms for winter

3 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

The Wollongong Local Government Area has made it into the top 10, when it comes to the number of winter fires, combined with no smoke alarm. As the state government, kicks off Fire and Rescue NSW annual ‘Winter Fire Safety’ campaign, the Illawarra’s being reminded to make sure we take pre-cautions this winter. Working smoke alarms, awareness of the dangers of kitchen fires, and the use of lithium-ion batteries are high on the watch list.
Councils consider Lake Illawarra management options

3 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Lake Illawarra is back on the agenda for both Wollongong City Council and Shellharbour City Council as the councils work to manage erosion in the entrance channel. Acting under the Lake Illawarra Coastal Management Program, which is funded and endorsed by the NSW Government, the councils have just completed an Entrance Options Study. The study considered a range of ways to manage erosion which has occurred since the lake was manually opened in 2007 by the former Lake Illawarra Authority.
Multiple motorbike accidents in the Illawarra

3 weeks ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

A man has died after a two-vehicle crash near Helensburgh. At about 1pm Saturday, emergency services were called to the Old Princes Highway Helensburgh, after reports a motorbike and a ute had collided. The rider of the motorbike, a man believed to be aged in his 50’s, died at the scene, he’s yet to be formally identified.