Illawarra Mercury
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Raymond McCormack, 68, was a well-known figure in Wollongong.
Natalie Croxon
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The budget marks a shift from infrastructure-focused budgets of the past.
Connor Pearce
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Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
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Traffic signs. File picture
'I've told people it's the worst house on the best street.'
Brendan Crabb
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611 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wombarra sold earlier this month. Picture: Supplied
The painting 'reflects a 21st century monarchy', the artist said.
Anna Houlahan • 2hrs ago
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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
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
But there are green shoots in the government's hydrogen platform.
Connor Pearce • 52m ago
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Will this be the budget that brings relief for 'mums and middle Australia?'
Connor Pearce
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Eloise Fagan with her children Amelia, Noah, Joshua and Josie. Insert picture supplied, background picture by Robert Peet
Soggy ground and wild weather wreaks havoc on local festivals.
Tareyn Varley • 57m ago
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It can help treat patients who are too frail for heart surgery
Kate McIlwain
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The cardiac team, with Dr Ed Danson (centre right), at Wollongong Private Hospital. Picture supplied
She pleaded not guilty to torture, beat and cause the death of an animal.
Grace Crivellaro
Kaylah Williams outside Wollongong courthouse before her matter was mentioned for the first time on May 14. Picture by ACM
One club got almost $150,000 to improve its building.
Kate McIlwain
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The technical rescue set tails well and truly wagging.
Nadine Morton
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Wilma the dog after being rescued from down an embankment at Wilton on May 10, 2024. Picture by FRNSW
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Emergency services respond to two accidents on Tuesday night.
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
The neighbour was rushed to hospital with facial injuries.
Grace Crivellaro
Anthony Rowntree (inset) and smoke billowing from the Crown Street unit block on Monday, May 13. Pictures Facebook, ACM
The Pink Bun campaign is running until May 29 across Australia.
Joel Ehsman
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Emmah Freeman and Sarah King from Dapto's Bakers Delight, which has raised the most money so far for the Pink Bun Challenge. Picture by Robert Peet
Coniston take on the Inter Lions on Wednesday night
Agron Latifi
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Following time off due to illness, he is still unsure whether to run again in September.
Glen Humphries
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Following time off due to illness, Kiama Mayor Neil Reilly is still unsure whether to run again in September.
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.
'Its almost like a bit of magic.'
Jessica Belzycki
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An airline captain's murder trial will continue in Melbourne after his lawyers told a jury the deaths were accidental.
Emily Woods
Greg Lynn's lawyer has told his murder trial that the deaths of two campers were accidental. (Paul Tyquin/AAP PHOTOS)
Bite size portions of all the key points from the federal budget.
At a glance: Your five minute wrap-up of the budget's key measures
What is in the budget for retirees, students, families, women and more.
Lanie Tindale
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Every household will receive a $300 rebate on their energy bill.
Lanie Tindale
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Budget winners and losers.
Coniston take on the Inter Lions on Wednesday night
Agron Latifi
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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
It's an Albion Park Oak Flats Eagles star on top at the moment
Agron Latifi
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Warilla Lake South Gorillas and Stingrays of Shellharbour played out a 16-all draw in round five at Cec Glenholmes Oval. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The Stingrays defender was picked for the ALW All Stars.
Jordan Warren
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The claims are Latrell Mitchell and Cody Mitchell were targeted.
Scott Bailey
Dragon Zac Lomax offers Souths fullback Latrell Mitchell a hand up after scoring at Kogarah on Saturday. Picture by John Veage
Kaelah Austin started out at Dapto before her Stingrays career.
Jordan Warren
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Kaelah Austin (inset), Dapto junior and now Stingrays legend, was over the moon following her old stomping ground Lakelands Oval being confirmed as the Stingrays new home base. Main picture by Adam McLean
The Illawarra Triathlon Club member Pierre Paturel did it his way
Agron Latifi
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Pierre Paturel celebrates after finishing the Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie on May 5, 2024. Picture by @NorthSouth
'[It was] probably our best performance of the season.'
Jordan Warren
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Oli Carrasco scored two as Port Kembla picked up a crucial 3-2 away win against South Coast United in the Illawarra Premier League. Picture by Robert Peet

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When life gets in the way of property decisions.
Jemimah Clegg
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'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
'I've told people it's the worst house on the best street.'
Brendan Crabb
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611 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wombarra sold earlier this month. Picture: Supplied
A Fairy Meadow home also sold under the hammer.
Brendan Crabb
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8 Burling Avenue, Mount Ousley sold under the hammer. Picture: Supplied
'It really doesn't need any work done to it.'
Brendan Crabb
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The three-bedroom home is located at 15A South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights. Picture: Supplied
The hugely popular local band will play to long weekend music fans.
Nadine Morton
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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
Comic Gong is being held across the Wollongong CBD on Saturday.
Joel Ehsman
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This character from the Transformers film series will be at Comic Gong this weekend. Picture by Sylvia Liber
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Wednesday, 15 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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But there are green shoots in the government's hydrogen platform.
Connor Pearce • 52m ago
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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
Plus, what's to come for the Illawarra in next week's federal budget.
Connor Pearce
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Ed Husic, industry and science minister, with Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes and Hysata CEO Paul Barrett at the company's manufacturing plant in Port Kembla. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
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But there are green shoots in the government's hydrogen platform.
Connor Pearce • 52m ago
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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
Soggy ground and wild weather wreaks havoc on local festivals.
Tareyn Varley • 57m ago
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A file image of a woman standing in the rain at an outdoor festival.
Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
Newsroom
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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
Will this be the budget that brings relief for 'mums and middle Australia?'
Connor Pearce
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Eloise Fagan with her children Amelia, Noah, Joshua and Josie. Insert picture supplied, background picture by Robert Peet
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
Working to close gaps in the support system for people experiencing suicidality and alcohol and drug use
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Support is available when you need it. Picture supplied

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Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu • 2hrs ago
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.
The stage is set: Uluru is about to have a moment with a brand-new show
Here's the lowdown on the Victorian capital's hottest new haunts.
Akash Arora
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

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Car Expert
The Renault Megane E-Tech’s price has been slashed by $10,000, joining a growing range of reduced-price electric vehicles in Australia.
Jordan Mulach • 36m ago
Chinese brand Leapmotor has an ambitious global expansion planned, and that includes an Australian launch this year.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
Jeep-backed brand bringing budget Chinese EVs to Australia
Multiple carmakers have allegedly broken US privacy standards they voluntarily signed up for, prompting calls for an investigation.
Jordan Mulach • 1hr ago
Lexus' new off-roader is due in Australia mid-year, with twin-turbo petrol V6 power and a base price of $116,000 before on-roads.
William Stopford • 1hr ago
The BYD Shark, the company's first ute, has been revealed with the power of a V8 but the fuel economy of a small four-cylinder.
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
Long Swamp is being presented as a three-pronged cash flow business incorporating cattle, conservation and carbon.
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
Broken Hill School of the Air needs more classrooms to accommodate their growing enrolments.
Samantha Townsend
Allie Elliott, 9 and her five-year-old sister Georgia from Moira Plains Station (in between Cobar and Wilcannia).
NSW has the highest number of renewable project applications in the pipeline.
Samantha Townsend
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'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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