Illawarra Mercury
Thursday, 25 April 2024
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Seventeen-year-old boy pleads guilty to multiple offences.
Grace Crivellaro
The Anzac Day tradition was alive and well in Mount Kembla.
Joel Ehsman
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The claims are striking similar to those unearthed in Corrimal.
Connor Pearce
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Tayla Lee said she was short $16,000 in super after working at Gloria Jean's Nowra for four years. Picture by Robert Peet
He fled into bushland while the victim lay semi-conscious on the road.
Grace Crivellaro
The victim's ute and text messages sent by Brett Forster after the crash. Picture supplied
The eye-catching property near Berry has a guide of $3.5m-plus.
Brendan Crabb
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'Coolangatta Park', located at 1320 Bolong Road, Coolangatta is also for sale via Expressions of Interest, closing on May 24. Picture: Supplied
A 26-year-old man will front court in Queensland charged with murder and attempted murder after a man was found dead and a woman was critically injured.
Savannah Meacham • 1hr ago
A man is dead and a woman has suffered serious head injuries at a home north of Brisbane. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)
Demonstrations will take place across Australia from April 26-28.
Emily Anderson
Jodie Ogilvie and Marea Ruddy put their hands up to organise a No More: National Rally Against Violence event in Orange. Picture by Carla Freedman
New data from Anglicare highlights the dire housing situation.
Natalie Croxon
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Data showing rental affordability in the Illawarra. Background picture by Anna Warr
The Roosters recorded the biggest Anzac Day winning margin
Agron Latifi
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A large crowd gathered to pay their respects.
Joel Ehsman
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Elizabeth and Patricia Moore with Amelia, Ryan with Audrey Worthington - plus dog Teddy - came from Kanahooka for the Wollongong Anzac Day March. Pictures by Robert Peet
Hundreds gather to honour our servicemen and women.
Nadine Morton
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The Port Kembla resident was just 19 when his bomber went down over France.
Natalie Croxon
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World War II veteran Dr Max Barry OAM wearing his medals. Picture by Sylvia Liber
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged.
Grace Crivellaro
Items seized from the Ocean Street, Kiama home on Wednesday morning. Pictures from NSWPF
The light show proved incredibly popular - and even won an award.
Natalie Croxon
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Shellharbour mayor Chris Homer amid the Enchanted Forest lights in May 2023. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The plan is to build a new tower at the eastern end of Campbell Street.
Glen Humphries
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He lived there from the age of three to 15.
Briannah Devlin
Sir Donald Bradman AC spent 12 years in Bowral, where he honed in on his cricket skills. The home is on the market. Pictures supplied by Drew Lindsay Sotheby's International Realty
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The 73-year-old says he doesn't know where to go.
Natalie Croxon
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Telstra reveals why tower switched off during day.
Ben Langford
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Telstra's Fernhill mobile phone tower will be switched off during the day. Picture by Sylvia Liber.
The former tenant moved out last month.
Connor Pearce
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Rashays has vacated the 520 square metre North Wollongong site, with national brands interested in taking up the lease. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The former world champion still trains at his gym in Windang.
Joel Ehsman
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L-R: Paul Scully, Ryan Aitchison, Alexander Volkanovski and Alison Byrnes at the Battle of the Businesses Fight Night where the Premier's Award was given. Picture supplied
The claims came after yet another fiery city council meeting
Glen Humphries
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Council says it is 'investigating' another cycle route nearby.
Ben Langford
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Speed humps were being removed on Murranar Rd on Tuesday. Picture by Sylvia Liber.
La La La's has never seen anything like it.
Janine Graham
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Drag queen Ellawarra - and friends - will perform at La La La's on Friday. Picture by Anna Warr
Charlie the Virtual Veteran went very off-script.
Anna Houlahan
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Four pods of pilot whales involved in mass stranding event.
Anna McGuinness
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Between 50 and 100 pilot whales are stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough in Western Australia on April 25. Picture via Facebook/Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia
The opioids can be 'hundreds of times more potent than heroin'.
Anna McGuinness
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Health authorities are warning the public after a spate of severe opioid overdoses in the Penrith area. Picture Shutterstock
The Sydney bishop stabbed in church would like the video to be available.
Carla Mascarenhas
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a sermon at a Wakeley church when he was allegedly attacked on April 15. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church.
A 14-year-old has been charged over violent extremist material.
Anna McGuinness Peter Angelopoulos
The joint counter terrorism team arresting a person after executing search warrants in Sydney on April 24. Picture supplied
The Roosters recorded the biggest Anzac Day winning margin
Agron Latifi
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The sport is open to men and women of all ages and abilities.
Joshua Bartlett
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Plans are in place to introduce a new AFL Wheelchair competition in Wollongong. Picture - AFL NSW/ACT
'When we get on the field, we're best friends.'
Jordan Warren
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The 2024 IPL competition has now reached the two-month mark.
Joshua Bartlett
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Among the Premier League teams in action in round eight are (from left) Wollongong Olympic, Tarrawanna and Corrimal. Pictures by Adam McLean, Robert Peet and Anna Warr
'This season has been my best in the A-League so far.'
Jordan Warren
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Former Stingrays player Margaux Chauvet will remain at Sydney FC in the A-League Women's competition for another two years. Picture by Anna Warr
The 37-year-old was unveiled as the club's new gaffer on Monday.
Joshua Bartlett
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Ruben Zadkovich, pictured here (inset) with his brothers Luke and Simon at Bulli FC in 2004, has been unveiled as Brisbane Roar's next A-League Men's head coach. Pictures by Ken Robertson and Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images
Meet Sidney Bartle and Xavier Wilson from Athletics Wollongong.
Jordan Warren
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Sidney Bartle and Xavier Wilson both picked up gold medals at the recent Australian Athletics Championships in Adelaide. Pictures by Adam McLean and Sportspix

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The eye-catching property near Berry has a guide of $3.5m-plus.
Brendan Crabb
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The home has been held for more than 18 years.
Melissa Kehagias
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The peaceful retreat with river frontage is much sought after. Pic: Supplied
Some experts say it would help boost home ownership, others disagree.
Jemimah Clegg
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Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been proposed in the wake of the housing crisis. Pic: Shutterstock
'It's an absolute gem that was presented in immaculate condition.'
Brendan Crabb
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'They didn't even know it was a The Block house.'
Jemimah Clegg
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The sale attracted a huge crowd and more than 200 registered bidders. Pic: Supplied
The first release of lots at 'Crest View' are now available.
Brendan Crabb
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The new precinct, 'Crest View', reportedly caters to first homebuyers, families, and those looking to upgrade. Picture: Supplied
The light show proved incredibly popular - and even won an award.
Natalie Croxon
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'I'm just so proud to be still making music.'
Joel Ehsman
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Shannon Noll is on tour for the first time in 15 years. Picture supplied
La La La's has never seen anything like it.
Janine Graham
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Drag queen Ellawarra - and friends - will perform at La La La's on Friday. Picture by Anna Warr
Where you can pay respect and tribute to our Diggers on Thursday.
Tareyn Varley
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The crowd at last year's dawn service in Austinmer.
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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 claims are striking similar to those unearthed in Corrimal.
Connor Pearce
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The PM's future made in Australia has prejudice at its heart.
Amanda Rose
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Picture by Peter Lorimer
The locally-grown firm said governments needed to do more retain local manufacturing.
Connor Pearce
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Andrew Minett and Christiaan Jordaan, co-founders of Illawarra battery start up Sicona, will locate their first commercial plant in the United States. Picture supplied
The former tenant moved out last month.
Connor Pearce
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Rashays has vacated the 520 square metre North Wollongong site, with national brands interested in taking up the lease. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Staff and contractors will wait another week to return to work.
Connor Pearce
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Wollongong trucking company Barnett's will be non-operational for two weeks after a cyber security incident. Picture from file
The Roosters recorded the biggest Anzac Day winning margin
Agron Latifi
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Sydney Roosters lock Nat Butcher crosses for a try during their Anzac Day clash against St George Illawarra Dragons at Allianz Stadium. Picture by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Seventeen-year-old boy pleads guilty to multiple offences.
Grace Crivellaro
A conversation between the offender and one of his victims.
The claims are striking similar to those unearthed in Corrimal.
Connor Pearce
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The Anzac Day tradition was alive and well in Mount Kembla.
Joel Ehsman
No comments
The Mount Kembla Village Hotel had an arena dedicated to two-up. Picture by Sylvia Liber
He lived there from the age of three to 15.
Briannah Devlin
Sir Donald Bradman AC spent 12 years in Bowral, where he honed in on his cricket skills. The home is on the market. Pictures supplied by Drew Lindsay Sotheby's International Realty
New data from Anglicare highlights the dire housing situation.
Natalie Croxon
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Data showing rental affordability in the Illawarra. Background picture by Anna Warr
Working to close gaps in the support system for people experiencing suicidality and alcohol and drug use
Jo Riley
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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
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
'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
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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Head off the tourist trail for a delicious evening ritual.
Tim Richards
From cool pools to chopper rides, here's the posh LA guide.
Bronwen Gora
The LA neighbourhood where you can live it up like a celebrity
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Everyone in the city wants to eat Leila Rosa's Filipino food.
Carrie Hutchinson
The itineraries mean you can leave the planning to the experts.
Hassle-free travel: The incredible places you can visit as part of a cruise
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Jim Kellar
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Akash Arora
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Car Expert
For the second time this month, Tesla has decreased the price of its Model 3 electric sedan, starting from less than $60,000 once more.
Jordan Mulach
The Tesla Model Y has been treated to its second price cut in less than three weeks for Australia, bringing the opening price to just above $60k.
Scott Collie
The first electric Range Rover is taking shape, with testing taking place in -40 degree weather on frozen Swedish lakes.
Scott Collie
Range Rover Electric: First look at first-ever EV
Hyundai Australia is offering discounted drive-away prices on Venue base models in both manual or automatic guise until the end of April.
Josh Nevett
Hyundai Venue deals: Drive-away discounts available in April
A plug-in hybrid powertrain has given the Mercedes-AMG GT a significant boost, with its 0-100km/h sprint time putting its hypercar to shame.
Jordan Mulach
Mercedes-AMG GT coupe packs 600kW plug-in hybrid V8
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
A motorcycle rider and passenger have died following a fatal crash on a country road earlier today.
Residents all throughout NSW have gathered at local services to commemorate Anzac Day in 2024.
Residents all throughout NSW have gathered to commemorate Anzac Day in 2024.
Ego matters in hen rearing so go with the flow, say modern producers.
Jamie Brown
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Tom Moore, Tenterfield, is an early adopter of smart, effective bird rearing equipment that works with natural behaviour, rather than against it.
Understanding how to handle your pet reptile correctly is crucial.
There are plenty of delicious reasons to move with the seasons.
Karen Hardy
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Angela Clutton's new book offers some handy lessons on adjusting with the seasons. Pictures supplied
Using only basic pantry ingredients, they're a delicious treat.
Karen Hardy
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Is there an easier treat to whip than an Anzac biscuit. 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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