Berkeley stabbing details, BlueScope profits, surfing titles return

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1. A sleeping child, hiding partner and cornered father: details of Berkeley stabbing exposed

   Four men stormed a Berkeley family home with one purpose: to collect an alleged drug debt, in an incident where a sleeping child, a hiding partner and a cornered father were caught up. The details of the stabbing have been exposed in court.

   illawarramercury.com.au

2. BlueScope profit soars 800 per cent as it pivots to shareholder returns

   Steel giant BlueScope's profit has soared 800 per cent as it pivots to shareholder returns, and the company has vowed to improve safety. The result is a major local business story for the Illawarra.

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3. National surfing titles return to Wollongong with local stars competing

   National surfing titles are returning to Wollongong with local stars competing, and the Illawarra Mercury's sports blog for August is now live. It is a big summer fixture for the city.

   illawarramercury.com.au

4. Bid for bail denied for Illawarra man accused of raping two children, including toddler

   Bail has been denied for an Illawarra man accused of raping two children, including a toddler. The court was told that if convicted he faces a very lengthy period of full-time jail, and that it is inevitable.

   illawarramercury.com.au

5. 'Outdated views': UOW academic says skate parks are for families, not crimes

   A UOW academic has hit back at critics of a planned skate park, saying skate parks are for families, not crimes, and that detractors are barking up the wrong tree.

   illawarramercury.com.au

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