Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 29 March 2024
Raids uncovered drugs, cash and weapons.
Newsroom • 1hr ago
The South Australian basketball legend was just 51-years-old.
Agron Latifi
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Underage girls were supplied with meth and forced to perform sex acts.
Connor Pearce
One of the accused men being arrested at a Barrack Point caravan Park. Picture NSW Police Force
Eliza and Liberty's house is the latest that could sell for less.
Jade Lazarevic
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One of the houses sold on the 2023 season of The Block is on the market and expected to sell for a loss. Picture supplied
The AFL community has expressed anger and disgust after former player Eddie Betts shared distressing footage of his children being racially abused.
Cassandra Morgan • 25m ago
AFL legend Eddie Betts has shared disturbing footage of his children being racially abused. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)
As Australian wine producers celebrate China's decision to remove punitive sanctions on imports, the nation's industry is warning the recovery will take time.
Tess Ikonomou • 31m ago
Initiatives to help Australian companies re-enter the Chinese wine market are being rolled out. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
South Coast Flame are flying in FNSW League Two.
Jordan Warren • 15m ago
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Michael Trajkovski (centre) celebrates scoring for the South Coast Flame. Picture - @gragrapix
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Trauma or a lack of access has kept them from the water.
Natalie Croxon
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Women from Warrawong Community Hub, which facilitates a learn-to-swim program for women. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The state-wide organisation thanked Mr Zarth for his work in the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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The contract has been hailed as a 'milestone' for the local defence industry.
Connor Pearce • 28m ago
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Illawarra steel will be used to armour Australia's future infantry fighting vehicles. Picture supplied/Department of Defence
'The smoke was almost down to the floor, and black.'
Nadine Morton
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A kitchen was destroyed by fire at a home in Lake Heights and (inset) firefighters outside the Flagstaff Road house. Pictures supplied, Adam McLean
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Crime data reveals how many kids have been caught up in crime.
Nadine Morton
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Shellharbour City Council has also announced changes.
Joel Ehsman
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Taco the Black Lab has a home, but if you find a stray Wollongong City Council has a new service. Picture by Adam McLean
Every fancy item in the shop is for sale.
Tareyn Varley
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Parents in Helensburgh and surrounds want other options.
Natalie Croxon
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Students and other commuters at Bulli Station. Picture by Adam McLean
A proposed pedestrian bridge has also been removed.
Glen Humphries • 1hr ago
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Changes to the Mt Ousley interchange include the removal of a pedestrian bridge (at the right of the image) and the eastern roundabout on the overpass.
The pair will play their first game together since 2018.
Mitch Jennings
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Dragons veteran Jack de Belin is confident returned local juniors Hame Sele (left) and Luciano Leilua (right) can recapture the bright future they once promised at the club. Pictures Dragons Media/NRL Photos
The council has identified the value
Glen Humphries
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A judge found a prison term was warranted for the offences.
Connor Pearce • 1hr ago
Paul McKenzie George Ferguson leaves court after being sentenced for accessing child abuse material. Picture by ACM
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
More than 2,500 families missing a loved one this Easter.
Anna Houlahan
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Support for magpie who bonded with pet dog to return home.
Anna McGuinness
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Staffies Peggy and Ruby with Molly the magpie. Pictures via Instagram/@peggyandmolly
With the colder months flu season returns.
Sophia Baker
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
Coles sold nearly 50 million hot cross buns since Boxing Day
Anna McGuinness
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Coles' Taylors Hill bakery team has sold more hot cross buns than any other location in the country. Picture supplied by Coles
'We see each other at least once every day, if not more.'
Anna McGuinness
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Peter Hill and Ron Hooper have been neighbours and good friends for more than 20 years. Picture supplied by Levande
South Coast Flame are flying in FNSW League Two.
Jordan Warren • 15m ago
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'This is why we brought him in.'
Jordan Warren • 2hrs ago
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Wollongong Wolves coach David Carney on the sideline during his team's 2-0 loss to Western Sydney last game. Picture by Robert Peet
The South Australian basketball legend was just 51-years-old.
Agron Latifi
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Illawarra Hawk Lachlan Olbrich and his dad Greg, inset. Main picture by Sylvia Liber
Illawarra is eyeing a top-two spot in both women's grades.
Mitch Jennings
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The Steelers can seal a finals spot with a win on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Skipper Daniel Meafou heads a lengthy injury list for the Steelers SG Ball squad. Picture by Adam McLean
The champion gelding earned just under $8.5 million
Mitch Jennings
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Nash Rawiller salutes on Think it Over in the Group 1 Very Ellegant Stakes. Picture Getty Images
The girls also enjoyed success on the representative stage
Agron Latifi
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The all-female Port Kembla team which competed in the Combined U15 Illawarra competition. Picture supplied
The pair will play their first game together since 2018.
Mitch Jennings
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Dragons veteran Jack de Belin is confident returned local juniors Hame Sele (left) and Luciano Leilua (right) can recapture the bright future they once promised at the club. Pictures Dragons Media/NRL Photos

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However, a neighbouring home did sell under the hammer.
Brendan Crabb
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'We had this crazy idea to crane in a spa to relax...'
Brendan Crabb
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1 The Promontory Drive, Shell Cove is due to be auctioned. Pictures: Supplied
The home went on the market in early February.
Brendan Crabb
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Merrin (pictured) purchased the home after his break-up with surfer Sally Fitzgibbons. Pictures: File image, Supplied
A whopping 94 per cent of properties sold for a profit.
Jemimah Clegg
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It comes with a Mykonos beach club inspired backyard.
Melissa Kehagias
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"She's made it her own," co-listing agent Randall Kemp of Ray White Woollahra said. Pic: Supplied
Selling agents believe it could fetch nearly $5m.
Brendan Crabb
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The Taco Bell and Subway site at Albion Park Rail is for sale. Picture: Supplied
Every fancy item in the shop is for sale.
Tareyn Varley
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Occy and Jack McCoy will be in Warrawong for audience Q&A.
Ben Langford
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Mark Occhiplupo surfing Haleiwa in Hawaii. Picture supplied.
And there are free activities all across the weekend.
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The Nan Tien Temple's baby blessing ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 30. Picture supplied
Battle Axe is hosting the Lord of the Rings inspired event.
Joel Ehsman
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L-R: Matt Evans, Stewart Reeve, Chloe Lyttle of Battle Axe who will be hosting a Lord of the Rings event on March 28. Picture by Robert Peet
The Towradgi Easter Show, an art festival, egg hunts, markets and more.
Towradgi Easter Show attendees in front of the round-up carnival ride.
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Abexol, a pioneering new product offers a natural, virtually side-effect-free solution derived from an unexpected source: beeswax.
It's time for Aussies to grab a camera, grab their teammates, and in a 60-second video showing why their reserve team deserves $50,000.
Soccer legend Mary Fowler is backing Uber's Reserve Grade Heroes campaign promising $50,000 to the selected reserve-grade team. Picture by Uber
The search is on to find more people to join the home care sector to allow our seniors stay in their homes for longer.
Rosie Ryan
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Home care workers are playing a vital role in allowing seniors to stay living in their homes as they age. Picture supplied.

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The contract has been hailed as a 'milestone' for the local defence industry.
Connor Pearce • 28m ago
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The state-wide organisation thanked Mr Zarth for his work in the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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Executive director business Illawarra Adam Zarth is moving on from his role. Picture by Anna Warr
The government has approved the Australia Post request.
Karen Barlow
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The cost of an ordinary stamp will rise from $1.20 to $1.50 for letter delivery. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
South Coast Flame are flying in FNSW League Two.
Jordan Warren • 15m ago
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A selection of Anna Warr's body of work from 2023.
All photos by Anna Warr.
Photographer Adam McLean has selected these as his favourite images of 2023.
Adam McLean
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From the celebration of Steven Tougher's life, top left, to music festivals, to the Women's World Cup and the Dragons, phhotographer Adam McLean was there.
The contract has been hailed as a 'milestone' for the local defence industry.
Connor Pearce • 28m ago
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A proposed pedestrian bridge has also been removed.
Glen Humphries • 1hr ago
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Changes to the Mt Ousley interchange include the removal of a pedestrian bridge (at the right of the image) and the eastern roundabout on the overpass.
Raids uncovered drugs, cash and weapons.
Newsroom • 1hr ago
Drugs found by police in raids related to an alleged supply ring, and hands in handcuffs. Inset photo by NSW Police Force
A judge found a prison term was warranted for the offences.
Connor Pearce • 1hr ago
Paul McKenzie George Ferguson leaves court after being sentenced for accessing child abuse material. Picture by ACM
The plans have been lodged with Wollongong City Council.
Glen Humphries • 1hr ago
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Twelve townhouses for highway corner block at North Wollongong
Get ready to enjoy the best triathletes in the world coming to our shores
Mark Sleigh
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Illawarra Triathlon Club members (from left) Mitch Blackbourn, Alexis Bell, Ben Bell, Sky Bell, Montana Doubell and James Alexander are looking forward to the 2025 World Triathlon Championship finals right here in Wollongong. Picture by Adam McLean
A holistic solution to youth homelessness in the Illawarra
Robert Servine
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Green Connect youth in action - building skills and striving for success. Picture supplied

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A landmark delivers luxury trappings without the price tag.
Sarah Maguire
From business to family, we have all types of travellers covered.
Akash Arora
Hotel Bel-Air.
Meet the "mamas" of the island nation for a taste of laplap.
Angela Saurine
An incredible food experience you can only have in Vanuatu
Experience the rich culture and history of the island nation.
Carla Grossetti
Find out how a sleep apnoea sufferer can enjoy seamless travel with a CPAP machine.
Find out how a sleep apnoea sufferer can enjoy seamless travel with a CPAP machine. Picture Shutterstock
Old digs get a brand-new look in Singapore.
Penny Watson
Singapore's new star: Colonial riff on a modern redo
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Which of these European heavy hitters is for you - Provence or Tuscany?
The state-of-the-art interiors are inspired by the landscape.
Akash Arora
First look: The 'Premium Economy' cabins of the rail world are here

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Car Expert
Tweaked styling and more safety equipment mark the latest, modest update for the Hyundai i30 Hatch range, which will soon be sourced entirely from Europe.
William Stopford
Another 700 Suzuki Jimnys have been recalled for a fuel pump fault which could cause the car’s engine to stall unexpectedly.
Jordan Mulach
The Flipper Zero has become the tool of choice to steal cars overseas, and now at least one of the scanning devices has been seized locally.
Jordan Mulach
The Australian Government may announce several key concessions to carmakers when it puts forward revised emissions regulations this week.
William Stopford
Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.
Derek Fung
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Carcase results from Sydney Royal 2024.
Alexandra Bernard • 1hr ago
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Bega store sale was held on Thursday.
Hayley Warden • 1hr ago
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Sheridan Zuev, High Springs, Verona, sold 41 Angus weaner steers aged nine to 10 months with KO Angus bloodlines for an average price of $1300.
The World Championship campdraft attracts 15 leading Australian campdraft competitors and is held over six rounds of competition with points allocated per round to determine the overall winner.
Robyn Paine
Sydney Royal Show World Championship Campdraft winner Luke Bennett, Millungeras Moon Beam and runner up, Matt Moffat riding She B A Cat. Picture: Supplied
The government has approved the Australia Post request.
Karen Barlow
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.
Belad Al-Karkhey
To cut down on grocery costs, households are spending more time shopping around for savings. (AP PHOTO)

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It was a contentious event which cost Wollongong businesses $11.5 million in trade.
Desiree Savage
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Here's seven places to find a tasty G&T in Wollongong.
Desiree Savage
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April and Mark Greenfeld of Wolf and Woman, the Illawarra's newest gin distillery. The Bellambi operation will be open to the public in the later half of 2022. Picture: Robert Peet

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