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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Best friends Gary and Duncan survived the HMAS Voyager disaster. Sixty years on, their emotional scars are still deep
As survivors mark the grim anniversary of the accident that claimed 82 lives, they describe the lasting impacts and invaluable camaraderie that has helped them come to terms with what they experienced.
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Magistrate spares former guard jail time for kissing Nomads bikie boss in high security
Former prison guard Liana Braithwaite has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service for engaging in intimate relations on multiple times with a high-ranking member of the Nomads outlaw motorcycle gang in her care.
Family of man shot by police in Nowra say mental health system failure contributed to his death
The family of a man shot dead by police in New South Wales say they understand the actions taken by officers, but the incident exposes a failure within the systems designed to support people with mental illness.
Family of blue gropers speared in marine park, the second incident off the NSW coast in a fortnight
Fisheries officers are expected to take further action against a man for illegally spearing three female blue gropers at Jervis Bay off the NSW South Coast after seizing both the fish and all his fishing gear.
'Black spot' beaches to be fitted with emergency beacons after seven summer drownings in NSW
The beacons will be installed at 35 unpatrolled beaches along the state's coast, with recent drowning data to inform decisions about where they are located.
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Calls for more scientific scrutiny before mussel farm expands in NSW south coast marine park
There are fears a mussel farm in the Jervis Bay Marine Park could be leading to an infestation of endemic, but invasive mussels in an area of high conservation.
Rod's community had been preparing for bushfires before almost 200mm of rain left them flooded
More than 40 properties have been inundated around Lake Conjola and Ulladulla after intense rainfall on Wednesday. Some home owners are blaming regulations around the opening of a local lake.
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Storms that sent a 'torrent of water' through homes eases in parts of NSW but it's not over yet, BOM says
By Kelly Fuller, Penny Burfitt, James Tugwell, and Romy Gilbert
As wild weather that brought flash flooding to parts of New South Wales eases, a thunderstorm warning remains in place for much of the state and authorities continue to respond to emergencies.
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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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