Truck driver guilty over fatal Bulli Pass crash; Kiama NYE fireworks back

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1. Swift verdict delivered by jury in truck driver's trial over fatal Bulli Pass crash

   A jury has delivered a swift verdict in the trial of a truck driver over the fatal Bulli Pass crash in 2024, which killed one man and critically injured three others.

   illawarramercury.com.au

2. Crowdfunding to the rescue! Kiama's New Year's Eve fireworks return after 2025 cancellation

   Kiama's New Year's Eve fireworks are returning after last year's cancellation, with the council raising the $80,000 needed through crowdfunding.

   illawarramercury.com.au

3. Nepal floods: children as young as 11 among 35 Australians missing after disaster

   Among 35 Australians missing after devastating floods in Nepal are children as young as 11, and a Nepali tour operator fears 15 Australians on a trek near the Chinese border may have died.

   theguardian.com

4. Illawarra owners advised to keep dogs on leash at beaches to slow bird flu spread

   Illawarra owners are advised to keep dogs on a leash at beaches to slow the spread of bird flu, with an invasive species expert calling it 'just the tip of the iceberg'.

   illawarramercury.com.au

5. If you can't park a caravan on your property, don't buy one says Wollongong councillor

   A Wollongong councillor says if you can't park a caravan on your property, don't buy one, as the debate continues over current road rules around parking caravans and boats on the street.

   illawarramercury.com.au

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