Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 19 April 2024
"I'd say we won't have a new Vice Chancellor for six months."
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The couple renovated their home with sustainability in mind.
Natalie Croxon • 1hr ago
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Shamrocks will be hoping for a better result against Kiama Cows
Agron Latifi • 1hr ago
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Tyreece George was one of the Shamrocks best in their last-start 20-17 loss to Shoalhaven at Ocean Park. Picture by Anna Warr
'To say it's tightly-held is probably an understatement.'
Brendan Crabb
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'Wirruna Estate', a 37.97-acre property at 128 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest is for sale with a price guide of $5 million. Picture: Supplied
The front door of the business was left unlocked.
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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A man is spotted on a security camera at the entrance to the business that was allegedly robbed. Picture supplied
Many may have vintage treasures hidden at home.
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
The business has been non-operational for nearly a week.
Connor Pearce
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Trucks at the Barnett's Couriers yard in North Wollongong. Picture from file
What's on
The prestigious World Triathlon Cup will take place this weekend.
Joshua Bartlett
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The 14-year-old sustained burns
Grace Crivellaro
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Teen leaves hospital after deodorant can 'explodes' in Albion Park
The departure of the group's executive director surprised many in the region.
Connor Pearce
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Paula Martin is leading Business Illawarra as the organisation restructures and searches for a new head. Pictures by ACM
The longtime pub has been transformed into social housing.
Natalie Croxon
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Anglicare Sydney CEO Simon Miller outside the former Steelworks Hotel, which is now community housing for people over 55. Picture by Anna Warr
This year features releases from Olivia Rodrigo and the Ramones.
Joel Ehsman
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Jeb Taylor and Nick Irwin from Music Farmers ahead of Record Store Day on Saturday, Picture by Robert Peet
Exclusive
The benefactors are calling for others to follow suit.
Connor Pearce
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Staff speak out over unpaid super, late wages and missing JobKeeper.
Connor Pearce
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Montana Ambrose, Jason Baxter and Leith Turner are some of the workers who allege they are owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid super after working at Gloria Jeans Corrimal. Picture by Anna Warr
Free tipping at Whytes Gully for flood waste closes this weekend.
Ben Langford
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Sung Choi, also known as Henry, was last seen in Wollongong.
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Missing man Sung Choi, who also goes by the name Henry. Picture supplied by Wollongong Police District
The show is being held on April 20 & 21, in Berkeley.
Joel Ehsman
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Graham Draper is the organiser of the Brick Show. Picture by Sylvia Liber
He ripped out clumps of hair from one cop's scalp in a fit of rage.
Grace Crivellaro
Firefighters responding to the fire at Orana Avenue, Kiama on Sunday, January 28. Picture by Connor Lambert
Her husband and 11-year-old daughter accepted her degree at UOW
Kate McIlwain
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'A shiny star': Dr Kim Livingstone's legacy honoured by posthumous degree

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Jesse Baird and Luke Davies's deaths captivated a nation.
Carla Mascarenhas • 43m ago
HECS-HELP debts are growing faster than some can pay off.
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
The Wiggles have remixed classic hits for their adult fans.
Anna McGuinness
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The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
Knives, imitation guns and swords were also allegedly sold.
Anna Houlahan
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Armed police officers. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
The 16-year-old was interviewed in hospital and charged.
Anna McGuinness
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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a livestreamed sermon when he was allegedly attacked. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
All the ins, outs and key men ahead of the new season
Mitch Jennings
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The Butchers host Wests at Gibson Park on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Tyrell Fuimaono in preseason action for the Butchers and (inset) as a Dragon. Picture by Adam McLean
From event start times to road closures and more.
Newsroom • 1hr ago
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Belmore Basin has been the home of many a Wollongong triathlon over the years. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Shamrocks will be hoping for a better result against Kiama Cows
Agron Latifi • 1hr ago
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Can Lagogiane Finally Claim His Group 1 Win?
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Peter Lagogiane with Nad Al Sheba who is his runner in the Ladbrokes Golden Easter Egg Final at Wentworth Park. Picture supplied
It is being held as part of the Wollongong Triathlon Festival.
Joshua Bartlett • 2hrs ago
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Blackbutt resident Witold Krajewski (centre) will be lining up for his 32nd Fitness 5 run this weekend in Wollongong. Picture by Sharyn East
It's one of five Group Seven rugby league fixtures this weekend
Agron Latifi • 2hrs ago
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Warilla Lake South Gorillas player Lleyton Hughes, pictured here playing against the Stingrays, will be part of the Gorillas side playing against Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs on Sunday, April 21. Picture by Adam McLean
The prestigious World Triathlon Cup will take place this weekend.
Joshua Bartlett
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Elite Australian triathletes (from left) Brandon Copeland, Charlotte McShane and Luke Willian are eager to impress at this weekend's World Triathlon Cup in Wollongong. Picture by Anna Warr

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'The balance of power has switched back to the big cities.'
Jemimah Clegg • 2hrs ago
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'To say it's tightly-held is probably an understatement.'
Brendan Crabb
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'Wirruna Estate', a 37.97-acre property at 128 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest is for sale with a price guide of $5 million. Picture: Supplied
Why car spaces are the new investor favourite.
Melissa Kehagias
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The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
The home sold after just 10 days on the market.
Brendan Crabb
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The proposal had previously been refused by Kiama council.
Brendan Crabb
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The subdivision by developers the Fountaindale Group is located at 15 Golden Valley Road, Jamberoo. Picture: Supplied
See inside the stunning transformation.
Melissa Kehagias
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The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
The exhibition Ukraine Guernica will go until June 23.
Joel Ehsman • 45m ago
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Port Kembla's annual music festival takeover is here.
Olivia Tollardo
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Entertainment will feature during the day and into Saturday night. Pictures from Port Kembla Festival's Facebook page
'The last five years have been brutal, beautiful and bonkers.'
Josh Leeson
Em Rusciano returns to Newcastle to perform at the Civic Theatre on August 16.
Homeless people are invited to share a nutritious meal.
Janine Graham
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Brad Romaniszyn from Talk2meBro and Jules Mitry, owner of Balinese Spice magic, will team up for real on Sunday.
A music festival, glow-in-the-dark glen, skateboarding extravaganza and more.
A boy paints a skateboard at CitySkate, the Glow Worm Glen in Bundanoon and the Servo in Port Kembla.
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Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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As Australian travellers demand more luxury and unique experiences, one pioneering local travel company is leading the way to deliver whether it's travel on land, sea or in the air.
A render of the new APT Solara river ship debuting in 2025. Picture supplied.
The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock

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The businesswoman is in the running for two international awards.
Natalie Croxon • 55m ago
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The business has been non-operational for nearly a week.
Connor Pearce
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Trucks at the Barnett's Couriers yard in North Wollongong. Picture from file
The departure of the group's executive director surprised many in the region.
Connor Pearce
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Paula Martin is leading Business Illawarra as the organisation restructures and searches for a new head. Pictures by ACM
Staff speak out over unpaid super, late wages and missing JobKeeper.
Connor Pearce
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Montana Ambrose, Jason Baxter and Leith Turner are some of the workers who allege they are owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid super after working at Gloria Jeans Corrimal. Picture by Anna Warr
'We're not sure the company's got our best interests at heart.'
Connor Pearce
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Electrical Trades Union organiser Stewart Edward said workers were concerned a serious injury could occur at the Shoalhaven Starches plant in Bomaderry. Picture by Robert Peet
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
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Gerringong has the highest rate of theft in the Kiama LGA.
Joel Ehsman • 36m ago
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Residents in Gerringong were able to discuss issues in the community with police officers from the Lake Illawarra Police District. Picture supplied
The exhibition Ukraine Guernica will go until June 23.
Joel Ehsman • 45m ago
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George Gittoes in Ukraine in 2022. Picture supplied
The businesswoman is in the running for two international awards.
Natalie Croxon • 55m ago
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The couple renovated their home with sustainability in mind.
Natalie Croxon • 1hr ago
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Anneleise Carratt and Jarrod Thompson in their sustainable home. Picture by Adam McLean
From event start times to road closures and more.
Newsroom • 1hr ago
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Belmore Basin has been the home of many a Wollongong triathlon over the years. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Shamrocks will be hoping for a better result against Kiama Cows
Agron Latifi • 1hr ago
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Tyreece George was one of the Shamrocks best in their last-start 20-17 loss to Shoalhaven at Ocean Park. Picture by Anna Warr
It is being held as part of the Wollongong Triathlon Festival.
Joshua Bartlett • 2hrs ago
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Blackbutt resident Witold Krajewski (centre) will be lining up for his 32nd Fitness 5 run this weekend in Wollongong. Picture by Sharyn East
With climate change, we're likely to see events like this happen with more frequency.
Greg Doyle, Wollongong City Council General Manager
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'It's vital we're not hampered by red tape and over zealous insurers.'
Ryan Park, Member for Keira
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Rick Fleming surveys the damage to the beer garden at Shell's Diner and inset Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park MP. Main picture by Anna Warr
'Climate change means the Illawarra now holds a place in the top ten storm-affected regions in NSW.'
Paul Scully Mp, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
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Road damage on Lawrence Hargrave Drive on Saturday, April 6 and inset Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. Main picture by Anna Warr
Now is the time for the Illawarra's voice to be heard in the corridors of state and federal parliament.
Flooding of Hewitts Creek out the back of houses on Lachlan St, Thirroul. Picture by Anna Warr
What if we considered another way of doing things?
Chris Homer, Shellharbour Mayor
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Shellharbour mayor Chris Homer (inset) wants a collaborative approach to the future. Main picture supplied, inset picture by Robert Peet

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Crystalbrook, Byron Bay. Picture supplied
Wildlife encounters that'll leave you speechless.
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After around a decade on the market, the second-generation Audi Q7 is set to be replaced. It's expected to debut in 2025.
William Stopford
An unattended toddler was able to start the family’s Tesla Model X and run into his pregnant mother, who has filed a lawsuit against the carmaker.
Jordan Mulach
500 Mitsubishi Outlanders have been recalled due to a rear-view camera fault, which could result in no image appearing on the touchscreen.
Jordan Mulach
The seven-seat Mercedes-Benz EQB crossover is pricier than before, but gets more range and standard equipment.
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz was reportedly testing out a range-extender drivetrain in its EQS, but has now stopped work on the project.
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
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Years of data has gone into making predictions to assist growers.
Alexandra Bernard
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With rain on the horizon, Namoi Valley cotton growers have launched into picking.
Sandra Godwin
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Growers in the Namoi Valley are hoping to get ahead of forecast wet weather. Picture supplied.
A holistically managed tablelands country that has been cell grazed for the past 20 years is on the market for $2200/acre.
Mark Phelps
A holistically managed tablelands country that has been cell grazed for the past 20 years is on the market for $2200/acre. Picture supplied
In this article, we show you exactly what to look for when buying a bassinet.
Many may have vintage treasures hidden at home.
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied

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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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