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'We've turned up to fires before and a caravan was parked on top of one.'
Nadine Morton
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'Australia could lead the world but we pursue last place.'
Ben Langford
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Opinion: Everything old is new again - but maybe not the prices.
Kate McIlwain
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Spiderbait, student unionism, long denim skirts - it's the 2000s all over again
Rogan skippers the Steelers squad at just 20 years of age.
Mitch Jennings
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Steelers skipper Lily Rogan is a graduate of Illawarra's rich Tarsha Gale Cup (inset) production line. Pictures by Adam McLean and Anna Warr
You can take a video tour of this off-grid property.
Brendan Crabb
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'Eagleview Cottage', located at 565 Cordeaux Road, Mount Kembla. Picture: Supplied
PM has received multiple offers to host pre-wedding event.
Georgina Sebar
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Russell Crowe in Gladiator. Image from Mary Evans Picture Library.
Sammy Scully was given 12 to 18 months to live.
Jessica Belzycki
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Child with terminal brain tumour lives out cop dream
Police call for witnesses to one of the overnight emergencies.
Nadine Morton
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A rescue helicopter was called to Balgownie after a woman fell from a tree on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Picture by Bego Nia
CEO's shakeup was approved by councillors last year.
Ben Langford
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Soggy ground and wild weather wreaks havoc on local festivals.
Tareyn Varley
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A file image of a woman standing in the rain at an outdoor festival.
From Phil Haworth's garage, the store is on to the next chapter.
Connor Pearce
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Phil, Silvana and Glenn Haworth with Haworth Guitars team members Dan Southern, Elija Quintal and Joel Robinson. The business has now been sold. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Raymond McCormack, 68, was a well-known figure in Wollongong.
Natalie Croxon
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Raymond McCormack in Crown Street Mall. Picture supplied
The science fiction epic now in cinemas was shot in the Illawarra in 2022.
Joel Ehsman
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Owen Teague as Noa from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes in a scene filmed south-west of Albion Park. Picture supplied by 20th Century Studios
The Pink Bun campaign is running until May 29 across Australia.
Joel Ehsman
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Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
Newsroom
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A NSW Police vehicle. File picture
What's on
Families are encouraged to dress in orange, pink and green
Kate McIlwain
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NBL25 will be the first of a three-year deal for Tatum.
Mitch Jennings
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Tyler Harvey's been to the post-season in three of four years with the Hawks. Picture by Adam McLean
The budget marks a shift from infrastructure-focused budgets of the past.
Connor Pearce
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Rents in the Illawarra are at an all time high, and the 2024 federal budget provides some assistance for households. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Growing calls for relief to be targeted at those the most in need.
Connor Pearce
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Housing Trust CEO Michele Adair said the housing initiatives in the budget were re-announcements of existing commitments. Picture by Anna Warr
Former students and longtime staff share their memories.
Natalie Croxon
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Caught between stagnant wages and increased costs, a generation is feeling left behind.
Connor Pearce
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Jason Baxter (insert) is one of the growing number of young people who are savrificing nights out as the cost of living bites. Pictures by Anna Warr
The Portuguese surfer tried to thwart the Australian's win.
Jessica Belzycki
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Star-gazers will only get around 90-minutes notice.
Georgina Sebar
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The aurora australis over Bendigo's Sacred Heart Cathedral, sun's solar flares (inset). Pictures by Kelis Charles/NASA/X
'Tragedy can only be healed with love,' the family said.
Anna Houlahan
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Pam and Tony Schaefer speak after their son 21-year-old surfer and soccer player Kye Schaefer was allegedly stabbed on a Coffs Harbour beach. Picture GoFundMe/NSW Police
The painting 'reflects a 21st century monarchy', the artist said.
Anna Houlahan
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King Charles III portrait by Jonathan Yeo (left) and the then-Prince Charles at Royal Ascot 2009. Picture Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Soapie producers would be cringing at how drawn out this is getting.
Ashley Walmsley
The face of an unhappy camper, Sarah is concerned about the affection Joe has for Keely. And the fact her wine glass is nearly empty. Picture supplied
Rogan skippers the Steelers squad at just 20 years of age.
Mitch Jennings
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'You've got to be able to play any position.'
Jordan Warren
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Andre Takami has been putting his best foot forward for Wollongong Wolves in 2024. Picture by Adam McLean
Friday's Charity Shield fixture will raise funds for Bravehearts
Agron Latifi
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NBL25 will be the first of a three-year deal for Tatum.
Mitch Jennings
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Tyler Harvey's been to the post-season in three of four years with the Hawks. Picture by Adam McLean
Work is set to start on the club's new facilities this September
Agron Latifi
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Tayla Davis, Donna Singleton and Riley Scott celebrate news that the Stingrays RLFC facilities at Flinders Oval will receive $1,857,250 to build a new female-friendly amenities building for players and referees. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Coniston take on the Inter Lions on Wednesday night
Agron Latifi
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Coniston coach Franc Pierro is keen to guide the JJ Kelly Park outfit to Australia Cup glory over Inter Lions on Wednesday night. Picture by Adam McLean
Three sets of siblings dominated for the family-orientated club
Agron Latifi
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Wollongong City Surf Life Saving Club members Kiah and Isabella Evans alongside Milton and Darcy Stepanovski. Picture by Sylvia Liber

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The front two rooms remain in original condition.
Madilyn McKinley
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22 Batt Avenue, Wodonga has a price guide of $1.65 million to $1.75 million. Picture supplied
Thumbs up, thumbs down: what the experts say.
Jen Melocco
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Addressing the shortage of residential construction workers is crucial. Pic: Shutterstock
You can take a video tour of this off-grid property.
Brendan Crabb
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When life gets in the way of property decisions.
Jemimah Clegg
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"We sold up because it was the right time for us, but it was the wrong time in the market," says writer Jemimah Clegg. Pic: Models for Shutterstock
'There is a market for that boutique feel.'
Brendan Crabb
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An artist's impression of the Smith Street, Wollongong complex. Picture: Supplied
The Australian muso will be playing new songs and old hits.
Joel Ehsman
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Families are encouraged to dress in orange, pink and green
Kate McIlwain
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Emma Memma is coming to the Illawarra in September. Picture: Facebook/Emma Watkins
The hugely popular local band will play to long weekend music fans.
Nadine Morton
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The Rubens will headline the Winter Wine Festival in Gerringong on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Picture supplied
It's the Wollongong band's first new music in 23 years.
Glen Humphries
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Wollongong band Dropping Honey emerge from the darkness this Friday at La La Las, with their first new music in 23 years.
Tickets are selling fast, says organiser Ben Hampton.
Janine Graham
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Ben Hampton, pictured above, will hold a gluten-free evening at Bistro on Beaton. Pictures via @a.gffamily on Instagram
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For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock

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From Phil Haworth's garage, the store is on to the next chapter.
Connor Pearce
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But there are green shoots in the government's hydrogen platform.
Connor Pearce
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Business Illawarra interim director Paula Martin said the 2024 federal budget included moderate benefits for businesses but there were challenging conditions ahead. Graphic by ACM
The hack could put Barnett's in breach of the Privacy Act.
Connor Pearce
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Barnett's Couriers has closed after a cyber attack, but customers and workers are concerned their data could have been compromised. Picture by Adam McLean
Meta, in particular, needs to step up its game.
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
Newsroom
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CEO's shakeup was approved by councillors last year.
Ben Langford
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Shellharbour council CEO Mike Archer (third from right) pictured in February at the Oak Flats depot after announcing a new apprentice and trainee program. Picture by Adam McLean
Former students and longtime staff share their memories.
Natalie Croxon
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Towradgi Public School principal Jacqui Cavill and former student Albert Moerman with year five student Audrey Vecovski and year three student Cargo McKenna. Picture by Adam McLean
The driver made a 'minor mistake with major consequences'.
Grace Crivellaro
'Australia could lead the world but we pursue last place.'
Ben Langford
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Austinmer engineer Saul Griffith marked the Budget a C, as it failed to fund household electrification. Picture by Paul Scambler.
The Australian muso will be playing new songs and old hits.
Joel Ehsman
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Ian Moss is bringing his Rivers Run Dry tour to Anita's Theatre. Picture supplied
'We've turned up to fires before and a caravan was parked on top of one.'
Nadine Morton
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Firefighters Rhys Dawson, Josh Saacks, Josh Anderson and Matt Kelly uncovering a hydrant that had been buried under grass in Kiama. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Opinion: Everything old is new again - but maybe not the prices.
Kate McIlwain
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Before news vanishes from your social feed, support our journalism now.
Gayle Tomlinson
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The Illawarra Mercury newsroom is dedicated to telling local stories for local people. Picture by ACM
A joint statement from organisations on the front line of the domestic violence crisis
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Learning a person's life story is beneficial for both the storyteller and the listener.
Patrick Reid
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Learning a person's life story is immensely beneficial for both the storyteller and the listener. Picture: Shutterstock

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Plus, a ground-breaking wellness retreat is tackling menopause.
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Which desert adventure is for you - Atacama or the Sahara?
It's all about 'lifestyle' at this well-located snow hotel.
Brittney Levinson
Heading to Japan to ski? This Hokkaido hotel is the place to check in to
Leading Indigenous artists are behind the new offering.
Here's the lowdown on the Victorian capital's hottest new haunts.
Akash Arora
We're calling it: Melbourne's best new restaurants and bars
The hotel takes inspiration from Japan's Heian era.
Go back in time in Kyoto at this exceptional new luxury hotel
Arles may have more cultural offerings than most French cities.
Susan Gough Henly
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
The answer may surprise you.
Mark Dapin
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?

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Car Expert
After claiming Tesla’s Autopilot system caused a hit-and-run crash, the driver behind the wheel has taken responsibility for the incident.
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly scrapping plans for a new platform to underpin replacements for its current EQE and EQS models.
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz bins new EV platform after slow sales - report
Tesla has been hit by another lawsuit, with an environmental group seeking fines of up to US$13.58m (A$20.43m) for the emissions out of its California factory.
Jordan Mulach
Tesla sued over harmful emissions
A cashback offer is now available across Chery's Omoda 5 range, which means it will sneak under the $30,000 mark until June 30.
Max Davies
Chery Omoda 5 prices slashed in EOFY deal
Remember when decals were super cool? Suzuki Australia does, and it's given its new Jimny XL the tape-stripe treatment with a retro-themed special edition.
William Stopford
Suzuki Jimny XL special edition wants to party like it's 1989
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
Weather conditions, price and labour boxes all ticked for growers.
Alexandra Bernard
Learn how cheering up a mate turned into something much bigger.
Elka Devney
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Kaitie Nash, Coonabarabran, has created a social media page to share her journey as a first time farmer. Picture by Elka Devney
Mawarra takes home top titles at Hereford National show and sale.
Helen Decosta
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Grand champion bull Mawarra Whiteout T290 with Michael Crowley, Herefords Australia, Shane Bedwell, Kansas City, USA, Logan, Brittany, Carter, Brandon, Deanne and Peter Sykes and Kacey and Taylah Brunt, Mawarra Genetics. Picture by Helen De Costa.
'Its almost like a bit of magic.'
Jessica Belzycki
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We all wonder if we're doing a good enough job.
Karen Hardy
Mothering when the kids are all grown up. Picture Shutterstock
Tickets are selling fast, says organiser Ben Hampton.
Janine Graham
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Ben Hampton, pictured above, will hold a gluten-free evening at Bistro on Beaton. Pictures via @a.gffamily on Instagram

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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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