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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Community win for Lake Heights

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

In what’s been labelled another win for the southern suburbs at Wollongong Council’s Monday night meeting, the fate of the beloved Lake Heights Moreton Bay Fig Tree appears to have been secured. A proposed rezoning of two blocks of land where it stands at 6-8 Grand View Parade from R2 Residential to RE1 Public Recreation in Item 4, was voted to be put on exhibition. This paves the way for the land to be transferred to council ownership from the state government for use as a park.
Shellharbour Council e-transport plans

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Shellharbour City Council has backed a plan to help improve how e-bikes and e-scooters are used in the city. At this week’s Council meeting, a report was presented outlining ways to support safer riding, including better signage, future path upgrades, and a public education campaign. Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer, said more people were using e-transport to get around, and Council wanted to ensure they could do so safely.
Tax advice for Illawarra small business

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

The Australian Tax Office is providing more support for new small business owners in the Illawarra. The ATO said around 50 percent of businesses fail in the first three years, often because they don’t get their tax obligations right. ABN holders will get a series of ATO emails, with tips on registering for GST and other information. Article continues after this ad Advertisement ShareFacebook TwitterLinkedInEmailATOGSTsmall businesstax time
Man dies after Primbee accident

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

Lake Illawarra Police have begun investigations after a man was hit and killed by a car in Primbee. About 6pm Tuesday 27 May 2025, emergency services were called to the intersection of Windang Road and Bakers Lane Primbee, NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a man, believed to be aged in his 70’s, however he died at the scene. The driver of the vehicle, a 57-year-old woman was not injured, and was taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.
Warrawong to receive new EV charger

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

NSW is rapidly rolling out more EV chargers, with the Minns Labor Government investing another $16.1 million to install 246 fast and ultra-fast EV chargers across the state. This latest round of grant funding is boosted by private investment that will see a total of $41.2 million to roll-out the new charging ports, which will all be powered by renewable energy.
Gale Warning for the Illawarra

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

The Illawarra’s being advised, to get ready for some heavy duty winds later, with the region under a Gale Warning. The Bureau says from later this morning or early this afternoon, it expects damaging winds averaging 50kmh to 65kmh, with peak gusts of around 90kmh possible. Advice is being offered on what to do around the home and workplace with wind like this turning up, staying away from trees, and making sure item in the backyard, the balcony, and work sites are secure.
Man charged after Woonona gunshot

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

A man has fronted a Sydney court, over a public place shooting in Woonona area earlier this month. Police were called late on Saturday 17 May 2025, after reports a gunshot had been heard at a home on Cotterill Avenue, investigations located damage on the front of the home, consistent with a projectile. A 33-year-old man was arrested at a home on Armour Street Bellambi, Police allege that during the arrest, the man resisted officers, and a Taser and O-C Spray were used.
Dapto Dogs set to finish in mid 2026

1 week ago | wavefm.com.au | David Clark

It’s the end of a very long and illustrious era – The Dapto Dogs existence at Dapto Showground is coming to an end. Greyhound Racing NSW were notified on Friday, that the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society, won’t be extending the lease on the racetrack beyond June 30, 2026. The first greyhound race meeting at Dapto was held on February 25, 1937.
Flooding at Albion Park

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

There’s flooding to be aware of at Albion ParkTransport for NSW advises that Terry Street between Tongarra Road and M1 Princes Motorway, the road is closed in both directions. Emergency services and Transport for NSW are there. Article continues after this ad Advertisement Authorities are reminding drivers never drive through floodwater. ShareFacebook TwitterLinkedInEmailAlbion ParkfloodingLive Traffic
The Volk gets the keys to Wollongong

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

Two-time UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski has received the Keys to the City of Wollongong on Thursday night. Council said despite the rain, plenty packing in under-cover, to see Lord Mayor Tania Brown hand over the silverware. Volkanovski joins other sports legends like Wayne Gardner and Emma McKeon, as holders of the keys.