Illawarra Mercury
Sunday, 5 May 2024
Not even a $300k offer could lure the owner away from her new space.
Tareyn Varley
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Weather
Falls of up to 150 millimetres are possible.
Natalie Croxon
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Mercury photographer Sylvia Liber captured it all.
Newsroom
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It was wet and grey but that doesn't rule out going to the beach. Pictures by Sylvia Liber
The annual May Day rally marched through the city's CBD.
Natalie Croxon
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Workers march in the rain down Crown Street for the 2024 May Day March. Picture by Adam McLean
'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
Underfunded support services didn't save me from abuse.
Anonymous • 27m ago
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When I coloured in my sections of the "types of abuse" diagram, I noticed I coloured far fewer segments than the woman beside me. I turned red with shame. Picture Shutterstock
Drivers left with nothing but questions after trucking business shuts.
Connor Pearce
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Dave Bailey was one of the many drivers affected after Barnett's Couriers closed down after a reported cyber attack. Picture by Robert Peet
Horrifying extent of the crisis revealed.
Grace Crivellaro
The court case stemmed from a 2020 fatality in the centre car park.
Glen Humphries • 57m ago
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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
Aerial photo from 1938 shows the site completely vacant.
Glen Humphries
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He threatened to stab a worker before he left the restaurant.
Grace Crivellaro
Dylan Piesley. Picture from Facebook
The Ocean Queen Classic is being held this Sunday, May 5.
Joel Ehsman
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Tyla Hurst will be competing in the Ocean Queen Classic alongside her sister Charli. Picture by Robert Peet
The awards celebrate excellence across a diverse range of businesses.
Updated
Investigations are ongoing.
Grace Crivellaro
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..
Terry Morrow has been helping people for over 50 years.
Natalie Croxon
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Retiring paramedic Terry Morrow with his daughter Megan Okkonen, who followed her father into the ambulance service. Picture by Robert Peet
Battle Axe have partnered with Breakout Bar for the event.
Joel Ehsman
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Chloe Lyttle and Matt Evans from Battle Axe Bar getting into character ahead of their Star Wars event. Picture by Adam McLean
EPA, council want details over leaching, air quality concerns.
Ben Langford
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HECS debts will increase by 4.74 per cent this year.
Olivia Tollard, Joel Ehsman
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Bachelor of Journalism & Bachelor of Communications and Media student at UOW. Picture by 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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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
How do you prepare your child for an increasingly turbulent future?
Gemma Carey • 27m ago
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My son may never know the innocence of not thinking about the air he breathes. Picture Shutterstock
The federal government will cap indexation on student loans as part of the May budget, wiping about $3 billion worth of debt.
Cassandra Morgan • 2hrs ago
The government will eliminate $3 billion in HECS debt by capping the student loan indexation rate. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
The Devils proved the only wet-track winners on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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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
Shamrocks beat traditional rivals Vikings at Ocean Park.
Jordan Warren
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Harry Linden crosses for a try in the Shamrocks 65-0 win against rivals Vikings. Picture by Adam McLean
It's Flanagan's first time coaching against the Sharks.
Mitch Jennings
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Peters latest Beast chasing a Thunderbolt
Sicario Beast winning at Richmond in record time. Picturesupplied
"They brought my career back to where it is now."
Mitch Jennings
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Dragons back-rower Hame Sele says he owes his rebirth as an NRL prop to sacked Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou (inset) and his successor Ben Hornby. Picture Getty Images
Just one team remains undefeated through two rounds.
Mitch Jennings
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The Cougars notched relieving second-round win over Dapto under returned coach Sean Maloney (pictured) last week. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Terry Hill spent more time in greyhound racing than rugby league
Michael Cowley
Terry Hill at Dapto last year for the launch of the Megastar. Picture supplied

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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
Not even a $300k offer could lure the owner away from her new space.
Tareyn Varley
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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
Battle Axe have partnered with Breakout Bar for the event.
Joel Ehsman
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Chloe Lyttle and Matt Evans from Battle Axe Bar getting into character ahead of their Star Wars event. Picture by Adam McLean
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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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The court case stemmed from a 2020 fatality in the centre car park.
Glen Humphries • 57m ago
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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
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
The Devils proved the only wet-track winners on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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EPA, council want details over leaching, air quality concerns.
Ben Langford
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This image from Hanson's Major Projects application shows the current processing are in red, with the proposed new recycling area as a yellow star.
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
The annual May Day rally marched through the city's CBD.
Natalie Croxon
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Workers march in the rain down Crown Street for the 2024 May Day March. Picture by Adam McLean
Shamrocks beat traditional rivals Vikings at Ocean Park.
Jordan Warren
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Harry Linden crosses for a try in the Shamrocks 65-0 win against rivals Vikings. Picture by Adam McLean
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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Best of the west just got closer.
Marlene Even
Airline review: Is the new flight between Sydney and Busselton any good?
Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury
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.
Photo by Shutterstock.
Where to sleep in the Victorian capital.
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.

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Car Expert
The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.
William Stopford
Driving with your boot open is technically not illegal, but there are many factors you need to be aware of before you do so.
Matt Campbell
Is it legal to drive with your boot open?
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Max Davies
The premium small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Small car doesn't necessarily mean small boot. We've broken down the cheaper offerings of the small car segment to see which is biggest.
Max Davies
The small cars with the most boot space in Australia
Car sales are often split into the new and used categories, but some don't fit those labels. Here's all you need to know about dealer demonstrator new cars.
Josh Nevett
What's a dealer demonstrator new car?
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
The year 10 student will run 530km to raise funds for Win The Day.
Elka Devney
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Applicants aged 22 to 65 can be located anywhere in Australia.
Elka Devney
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Could you or someone you know be the next Farmer to appear in the Barrel Room? Picture supplied
Frost isn't far off but days are sunny and warm and it's lovely being out and about in the garden.
Fiona Ogilvie
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Luculia grandifolia has fragrant flowers and matching red-veined foliage. It blooms from autumn to winter against a wall in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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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