Cougars' streak ends, record Jamberoo sale, Cordeaux Dam watch

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1. One kick, 60 seconds: How Illawarra Rugby League premiership race was blown open

   The Illawarra Rugby League premiership race has been blown open after the Cougars' seven-game winning streak ended in a thriller, decided by one kick in 60 seconds.

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2. Two Jamberoo properties fetch combined $13m-plus in a matter of days

   Two Jamberoo properties sold for a combined $13 million-plus in a matter of days, including a record-breaking $9.6 million sale in the suburb.

   illawarramercury.com.au

3. Panel to monitor Cordeaux Dam wall for stability after more coal mine longwalls approved

   A panel will monitor the Cordeaux Dam wall for stability after more coal mine longwalls were approved, with the Wollongong miner wanting an extension to 2034.

   illawarramercury.com.au

4. 'I don't even have a toothbrush': Lake Illawarra dad loses everything in house fire

   A Lake Illawarra dad has lost everything in a house fire, remembering sitting in the gutter across the road watching flames tear through his home.

   illawarramercury.com.au

5. The case against Shellharbour Junction: Is this the Illawarra's worst station?

   Plans around the new hospital could redeem Shellharbour Junction, which some have dubbed the Illawarra's worst and rarely used station.

   illawarramercury.com.au

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