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90s history broken in Brisbane as Hawks fall to local hero's 30-piece
Inside the Hawks' plan to bounce back after tough week.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
CCTV shows Beau Lamarre-Condon buying surfboard bag before alleged murders – video
Footage played to the jury shows Beau Lamarre-Condon sizing up a surfboard bag used to dispose of a victim days before the police officer murdered two men, prosectors alleged in a Sydney court. In the video, Lamarre-Condon and a friend walk straight to the surfboard bag section, where the accused…
theguardian.comFri, 25 SepRead at source
The legacy name and a 14-year drought headlining Group 7 grand finals
Rolling coverage of all four games inside.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
'No sexual intent': Uber Eats driver caught kissing schoolgirl in Shellharbour
The man claimed there was 'cultural confusion' after kissing the young child.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Labor councillor ‘fled Sydney’ to avoid NSW parliamentary inquiry, Icac hears
Sharangan Maheswaran rejects suggestion he fled because he knew about a scheme where a property developer allegedly paid for political outcomes Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Labor councillor wrote that he had “fled Sydney” to avoid a New South Wales parliamentary…
theguardian.comFri, 25 SepRead at source
Dreary day turns to sunshine ahead of Woonona High's year 12 formal
See the photos of the students in all their glamour as they celebrate the end of school.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
This club has only ever known heartbreak. Now fans like me are daring to dream
The Fremantle Dockers could win a premiership for the first time.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
NSW cop asked friend ‘what would you do if I told you I killed somebody’ before alleged murders, court told
Beau Lamarre-Condon, 31, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in Paddington terrace in early 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon asked a friend, “What would you do if…
theguardian.comFri, 25 SepRead at source
I went looking for the poo at Coogee beach but all I found was a beautiful day for a swim
Popular ocean beach ranks as Sydney’s worst for faecal pollution – again – but Caitlin Cassidy discovers happy children and families In the Dharug language spoken by the local Aboriginal people, Coogee, derived from “koojah” or “koojay”, translates to “bad smell”, “rotting seaweed” or “stinking…
theguardian.comFri, 25 SepRead at source
NSW police officer killed ‘instantly’ after car she was travelling in crashed into tree in Redfern
The marked police car was travelling with its sirens on when it hit a tree in inner-city Sydney about 1.30am on Friday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A New South Wales police officer who was killed on duty when the…
theguardian.comFri, 25 SepRead at source
One of the Illawarra's most famous beaches is often not safe to swim at after rain
Fouled by faeces from stormwater and sewage after rain, the rating was poor.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
'Shitception': Dapto hits back after satirical site crowns it 'bogan capital'
What do you do when someone goes after your home town?
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Macca's 'missile' attack: blunt ultimatum for man who hurled drink at security guard
It struck the woman's head at close range, causing immediate pain.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Rejected: The Illawarra's mega apartment blocks that were knocked back
They include units built over shopping centres and pubs.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Coastal glamour: Kiama High trades in black classics for earthy tones and steel blue
See all the photos and fashion highlights from Kiama High's formal.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
UOW union seizes on call for change after inquiry finds universities 'too corporate'
Public forum at Wollongong hotel next week will push case for a cleanout at UOW.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Where data centres in the Illawarra could be built, amid a $52b tech boom
Billions in data centre investment hinge on local workforce growth.
illawarramercury.com.auFri, 25 SepRead at source
Beau Lamarre-Condon sized up surfboard bag against friend before allegedly murdering Sydney couple, court told
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies before concealing bodies in bags bought from sports store Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Beau Lamarre-Condon was seen sizing…
theguardian.comThu, 24 SepRead at source
Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountains stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge
One-year-old dies after alleged attack on Sunday, while three-year-old sibling remains in critical condition Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A baby has died in a Sydney hospital five days after a mother allegedly…
theguardian.comThu, 24 SepRead at source
Jury shown CCTV footage of Jesse Baird found on Beau Lamarre-Condon's devices – video
A jury in the trial of Beau Lamarre-Condon has been shown footage of Jesse Baird at the Royal Hotel in Paddington. The prosecution alleges Lamarre-Condon had misused his authority as a police officer to obtain the CCTV footage of Baird with another man at the Royal Hotel in May 2023. The footage…
theguardian.comThu, 24 SepRead at source
AFL legend Dipper is speaking out on a hidden men's health issue
Hawks legend chats footy, men's health and overcoming illness.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Theatrical world of hospitality takes centre stage in new 'fever dream' show
How one dancer turned frantic restaurant shifts into a hit new show.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
History and hunger collide as Wollongong United meets White Eagles in decider
Key stars open up on loyalty and hunger ahead of decider.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
'It won't hold you back': What life after a heart transplant looks like for Cameron
"Someone's given up their life, so it's important to make use of it."
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Global mining experts gather in Wollongong as sector faces safety and clean energy pressure
UOW conference to examine how AI, automation and advanced monitoring can make mining safer and reduce its environmental impact
uow.edu.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
'Hear people dying': Trent's shock diagnosis started with a sore back
Panadol, Deep Heat, and a bit of rest just wasn't cutting it.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
'They became family': Wollongong retailer bids emotional farewell to city
The beloved retailer was overcome with emotion as he spoke about the end of his store.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Revealed: the 44 game-breakers playing in grand finals this weekend
Meet the stars who will decide their team's premiership chances.
illawarramercury.com.auThu, 24 SepRead at source
Why investors are ditching residential property for Illawarra's growing commercial market
Commercial property deals are surging as investors flock to the city.
illawarramercury.com.auWed, 23 SepRead at source
An Viet on Keira Street '90 per cent' ready after two-year wait
An Viet signs first appeared on the shopfront in June 2024.
illawarramercury.com.auWed, 23 SepRead at source

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Live from Wollongong

90s history broken in Brisbane as Hawks fall to local hero's 30-piece

CCTV shows Beau Lamarre-Condon buying surfboard bag before alleged murders – video

The legacy name and a 14-year drought headlining Group 7 grand finals

'No sexual intent': Uber Eats driver caught kissing schoolgirl in Shellharbour

Labor councillor ‘fled Sydney’ to avoid NSW parliamentary inquiry, Icac hears

Dreary day turns to sunshine ahead of Woonona High's year 12 formal

This club has only ever known heartbreak. Now fans like me are daring to dream

NSW cop asked friend ‘what would you do if I told you I killed somebody’ before alleged murders, court told

I went looking for the poo at Coogee beach but all I found was a beautiful day for a swim

NSW police officer killed ‘instantly’ after car she was travelling in crashed into tree in Redfern

One of the Illawarra's most famous beaches is often not safe to swim at after rain

'Shitception': Dapto hits back after satirical site crowns it 'bogan capital'

Macca's 'missile' attack: blunt ultimatum for man who hurled drink at security guard

Rejected: The Illawarra's mega apartment blocks that were knocked back

Coastal glamour: Kiama High trades in black classics for earthy tones and steel blue

UOW union seizes on call for change after inquiry finds universities 'too corporate'

Where data centres in the Illawarra could be built, amid a $52b tech boom

Beau Lamarre-Condon sized up surfboard bag against friend before allegedly murdering Sydney couple, court told

Second child dies after alleged Blue Mountains stabbing as mother faces additional murder charge

Jury shown CCTV footage of Jesse Baird found on Beau Lamarre-Condon's devices – video

AFL legend Dipper is speaking out on a hidden men's health issue

Theatrical world of hospitality takes centre stage in new 'fever dream' show

History and hunger collide as Wollongong United meets White Eagles in decider

'It won't hold you back': What life after a heart transplant looks like for Cameron

Global mining experts gather in Wollongong as sector faces safety and clean energy pressure

'Hear people dying': Trent's shock diagnosis started with a sore back

'They became family': Wollongong retailer bids emotional farewell to city

Revealed: the 44 game-breakers playing in grand finals this weekend

Why investors are ditching residential property for Illawarra's growing commercial market

An Viet on Keira Street '90 per cent' ready after two-year wait

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