THE Melbourne Comedy Festival has hit back at claims that it is neglecting Trades Hall, saying that without its support there would be no acts at all at the venue this year.

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THE University of Wollongong will review a plan to operate its own shuttle bus service next year after the NSW Government announced it would fund a free loop service via the CBD.

Q Will you use the new free shuttle bus in Wollongong? Where will you travel? Mark Middleton, Wollongong: I'll go from town to the beach, and my wife works out at the uni so she might use it too.