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Media coverage

Sandon Point has received substantial coverage in the mainstream press, for more than a decade. Included here is a small fraction, covering a range of issues. This collection is illustrative of the breadth and depth of community support for SPATE and the protection of Sandon Point.

No end to fiery protest
Mario Christodoulou Illawarra Mercury 1 December 2008

LOVE her or loathe her, Jill Walker will be forever intrinsically linked to Sandon Point. Her landmark court win against the project this week could have long-term ramifications for coastal developments. MARIO CHRISTODOULOU reports

AMONG the early-morning walkers who stroll the bluff at Sandon Point, there's an ageing lady who's as much a part of the area as the grevillea and the honeyeaters.

A formidable woman - admired by her supporters, despised by her enemies - she is respected by most for her tenacity.

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Resident warned Iemma
Amanda Beadman Northern Leader 28 November 2008

In February 2007 a Bulli resident sent an impassioned plea to Premier Morris Iemma outlining her fears of systematic corruption within the higher ranks of Wollongong City Council.

Now, 12 months on, many of those concerns are being played out as part of the Independent Commission Against Corruption's inquiry into the local council's dealings.

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Gong Voices Add to Chorus of Protests
Nathan Simpson Wollongong Advertiser 29 October 2008

Members of Save Sandon Point Community have joined forces with Wollongong Against Corruption to fight against "political corruption" and "over-development" at a rally in Sydney.

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Last chance to get right to the point
Lisa Carapiet The Australian Financial Review 28 October 2008

Jill Walker, second from right, has been leading the campaign. Photo: ROB HOMER

"Absolute power held by one person is unjust, undemocratic."

The fight to save Sandon Point on the South Coast of NSW is making its way to the High Court of Australia. Jill Walker, local resident and activist,has been campaigning against the $250 million plan to build homes on the site for over seven years.

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Groups rally against NSW planning law SMH 19 October 2008
Steph Gardiner The Sydney Morning Herald 19 October 2008

NSW environmental and community groups have called for change to the state's planning laws which they say allow uncontrolled development.

In a rally at Sydney's Hyde Park on Sunday, hundreds of people called for the protection against development of sites from the Hunter region to the north coast.

They carried banners with slogans including, "Only a nong would approve Currawong", "High rise lies", and "State gov: Pirates of Pittwater".

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Gong corruption 'without precedent': call for charges
Wendy Frew The Sydney Morning Herald 8 October 2008

The corruption watchdog  today made 24 corrupt conduct findings against 10 people involved in the Wollongong corruption inquiry.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has also recommended seeking advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions about prosecuting 11 people for 139 criminal offences.

Commissioner Jerold Cripps, QC, said the level of corrupt conduct uncovered at the South Coast council was "without precedent".

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