Illawarra Mercury
Monday, 6 May 2024
Severe weather warning cancelled on Sunday afternoon.
Glen Humphries
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Kiama's Lucy Darragh won the junior event.
Jordan Warren
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It was the Sharks eight straight win over the Dragons.
Mitch Jennings
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The Sharks, led by Nicho Hynes (centre) proved too good for the ill-disciplined Dragons on Sunday afternoon. Picture Getty Images
Some felt it was a sure sign that a conspiracy was afoot.
Glen Humphries
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An ocean survey boat seen at Shellharbour started some anti-wind farm advocates to get suspicious.
'I think the demand for Kiama has always been there.'
Brendan Crabb
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(Left to right) Jenson Coughlan, Fergus Coughlan, Shannon Coughlan, Paul Coughlan and Raferty Coughlan at their Kiama home. Picture: Robert Peet
Was it the Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound?
Anna Houlahan
Was the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Hudson Bay, Coronation Gulf or Prince William Sound? Picture AAP
FWAW Episode 10: Eight new ladies arrive but only five go camping.
Ashley Walmsley
Farmer Todd (in the hat) with the five ladies of his choosing, none of which are wearing hats here, as Todd's is providing enough shade for all. Picture supplied
The court case stemmed from a 2020 fatality in the centre car park.
Glen Humphries
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The scene of a fatality at Corrimal Village shopping centre in 2020 led to a worker suffering post-traumatic stress disorder, a court ruled. Picture by Robert Peet
Council is considering this change in policy.
Glen Humphries
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Community gets behind female surfers at inaugural event.
Gayle Tomlinson
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Conditions were not perfect at Woonona Beach but it didn't wipe the smile from competitors' faces. Picture by Adam McLean
EPA, council want details over leaching, air quality concerns.
Ben Langford
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Not even a $300k offer could lure the owner away from her new space.
Tareyn Varley
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Duck in Heaven owner Jeni Sae-Yang, left, and Celia Chan, who teachers the dumpling cooking classes. Pictures by Anna Warr
It will be discussed at Wollongong City Council on Monday night.
Glen Humphries
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Wollongong councillor Richard Martin wants council to look at cutting the speed limit on Murray Road at Corrimal. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The artist tries and tries again in experimental new collection.
Tareyn Varley
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Hannah Barclay with a piece from her solo exhibition Gone Is the Night.
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'I think it just sort of came together...'
Jordan Warren
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Horrifying extent of the crisis revealed.
Grace Crivellaro
One day in Wollongong Local Court. Picture by ACM
The annual May Day rally marched through the city's CBD.
Natalie Croxon
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He threatened to stab a worker before he left the restaurant.
Grace Crivellaro
Dylan Piesley. Picture from Facebook
Aerial photo from 1938 shows the site completely vacant.
Glen Humphries
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When the Housing Commission apartment block on Cliff Road was built in the early 1950s, no-one was at all bothered by its waterfront location. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The awards celebrate excellence across a diverse range of businesses.
It will extend Harvey's time as Hawk to seven seasons.
Mitch Jennings
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Hawks captain Tyler Harvey is close to extending his time at the club. Picture Sylvia Liber
He will appear in Nowra Local Court on Monday.
Glen Humphries
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Second man arrested over South Coast shooting
He is facing a maximum sentence of life in prison.
Anna Houlahan
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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Department of Home Affairs office, Jasbir and Gurpreet Singh. Picture Jamila Toderas/supplied
Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
A meeting of anaesthetists has been told medical practitioners are offered little training on the range of treatment options available for chronic pelvic pain.
Deborah Cornwall
Amelia Mardon says treatment guidelines for chronic pelvic pain are outdated. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
A knife-wielding teenager who had been involved in an anti-radicalisation program has been shot dead by police in Perth after stabbing a man outside Bunnings.
Rachael Ward
Police shot dead a knife-wielding youth in Perth, with authorities saying he was radicalised online. (Tony McDonough/AAP PHOTOS)
It will extend Harvey's time as Hawk to seven seasons.
Mitch Jennings
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It was the Sharks eight straight win over the Dragons.
Mitch Jennings
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The Sharks, led by Nicho Hynes (centre) proved too good for the ill-disciplined Dragons on Sunday afternoon. Picture Getty Images
Warilla and Stingrays couldn't be separated on Sunday.
Mitch Jennings
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Stingrays skipper Tom Warner wrestles with the Warilla defence. Picture by Sylvia Liber
'I think it just sort of came together...'
Jordan Warren
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Kiama's Lucy Darragh won the junior event.
Jordan Warren
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A big win at the Ocean Queen Classic in Woonona on Sunday. Picture by Adam McLean
Community gets behind female surfers at inaugural event.
Gayle Tomlinson
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Conditions were not perfect at Woonona Beach but it didn't wipe the smile from competitors' faces. Picture by Adam McLean
The Devils proved the only wet-track winners on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Dane Chisholm posts the dagger four-pointer for the Devils against Corrimal on Saturday. Picture Sylvia Liber
Shellharbour's Indiana Dos Santos provided a key assist.
Jordan Warren
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Figtree junior Mackenzie Hawkesby celebrates another championship with Sydney FC. Picture - Kelly Defina/Getty Images

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As building costs remain high people favour established homes.
Jemimah Clegg
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'I think the demand for Kiama has always been there.'
Brendan Crabb
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(Left to right) Jenson Coughlan, Fergus Coughlan, Shannon Coughlan, Paul Coughlan and Raferty Coughlan at their Kiama home. Picture: Robert Peet
It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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The main bedroom suite is set within one of the building's iconic domes, with 7.5-metre-high ceilings. Pic: Supplied
Take a video and photo tour of Wollongong's 'Eclipse' apartments.
Brendan Crabb
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'It changes the price-point... It's more attractive with a different use.'
Brendan Crabb
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The restrictions on apartment blocks near Corrimal station have been eased under new state government planning rules. Picture: File image
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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The home took eight years to complete and sits on the equivalent of four blocks of harbourside land. Pic: Supplied
The artist tries and tries again in experimental new collection.
Tareyn Varley
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Not even a $300k offer could lure the owner away from her new space.
Tareyn Varley
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Duck in Heaven owner Jeni Sae-Yang, left, and Celia Chan, who teachers the dumpling cooking classes. Pictures by Anna Warr
A potato festival, a women's surf event, Irish dancing, a ghost tour and more.
Clockwise from top left: Ocean Queen Classic, Illawarra Lapidary Club open day, a sack race at the Robertson Potato Festival and Bulli's botanic gardens..
The movie highlights an issue for adults with Down syndrome.
Natalie Croxon
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Gerard O'Dwyer, right, in a scene from John Jarratt's new film What About Sal. Picture supplied
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Saturday, 4 May 2024

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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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This deal is the very definition of the phrase 'picking winners'.
Simon Cowan
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The awards celebrate excellence across a diverse range of businesses.
All the winners at the 2024 Illawarra Women in Business Awards
The annual event has reached a major milestone.
Connor Pearce
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The winners of the 2024 Illawarra Business Awards will be celebrated at a black-tie gala ceremony at WIN Entertainment Centre. Picture by Adam McLean
Investors and industry figures from Sydney were shown the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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Stockland project director Caroline Choy and senior development manager Justin Ibrahim were part of a Property Council organised tour of the Illawarra on Thursday. Picture by Anna Warr
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
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Warilla and Stingrays couldn't be separated on Sunday.
Mitch Jennings
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Stingrays skipper Tom Warner wrestles with the Warilla defence. Picture by Sylvia Liber
'I think it just sort of came together...'
Jordan Warren
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The Wolves were clinical against the Mariners at Ian McLennan Park on Sunday. Picture by Adam McLean
Kiama's Lucy Darragh won the junior event.
Jordan Warren
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Severe weather warning cancelled on Sunday afternoon.
Glen Humphries
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Two surfers brave the rain at Bellambi Beach on Sunday morning. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The artist tries and tries again in experimental new collection.
Tareyn Varley
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Hannah Barclay with a piece from her solo exhibition Gone Is the Night.
He will appear in Nowra Local Court on Monday.
Glen Humphries
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Second man arrested over South Coast shooting
Some felt it was a sure sign that a conspiracy was afoot.
Glen Humphries
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An ocean survey boat seen at Shellharbour started some anti-wind farm advocates to get suspicious.
A joint statement from organisations on the front line of the domestic violence crisis
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
Working to close gaps in the support system for people experiencing suicidality and alcohol and drug use
Jo Riley
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Support is available when you need it. Picture supplied
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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Greg Doyle, Wollongong City Council general manager. Picture by Adam McLean
'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

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Swap big-city thrills in Canada for the charms of country Quebec.
Sarah Maguire
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Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
Portland beyond Portlandia: Why everyone's talking about this city - again!
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
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
The pros and cons of car loans and car rentals in Australia.
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There are different laws across the country that govern what you can and can’t do when you’re planning to lower your vehicle.
Matt Campbell
Is it illegal to lower your car in Australia?
If you refuse to follow the crowd and buy an SUV, there are still a range of good mid-sized sedan, hatch and wagon options on offer in Australia.
William Stopford
What mid-sized car should you buy in 2024?
These small cars might come with a premium price tag, but are they similarly expensive to run? Find out here.
Max Davies
Australia's most fuel efficient premium small cars
Certified pre-owned cars are an option for buyers looking for the security of manufacturer support, without breaking the bank.
Josh Nevett
What's a certified pre-owned car?
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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
Eight new ladies arrive but only five go on for some camping with the other actors on the show.
Ashley Walmsley
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How the Enforcer scrum machine has grown to become an international brand.
Helen Decosta
Enforcer scrum machine founder, Matthew Corkhill, Boorowa, with a Lite Range model in his Boorowa workshop.
Not even a $300k offer could lure the owner away from her new space.
Tareyn Varley
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The eclectic style has become a classic for a reason.
According to Heather Nette King, rugs can be a real game changer with eclectic style, adding another layer of your personality to a room. Picture supplied.
A playground provides your kids with the opportunity to make memories and more.
A playground provides your kids with the opportunity to make memories and more. Picture Shutterstock

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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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