Wollongong morning briefing

Kiama bites the byelection bullet as 19 arrested in shoplifting blitz

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Thousands of Kiama voters turn out early as byelection day approaches
Thousands of Kiama voters have already turned out early ahead of the byelection, a contest being described as 'no one wants it, someone else should pay for it and it could have easily been avoided altogether'.
illawarramercury.com.au
Nineteen people arrested during targeted police crackdown on shoplifting in Wollongong
Nineteen people were arrested during a targeted police crackdown on shoplifting in Wollongong, with plain-clothes and uniformed officers watching shoppers.
illawarramercury.com.au
Woman to defend allegations she hid key information about alleged Wollongong CBD murder
A woman will defend allegations she hid key information about the alleged Wollongong CBD murder, giving a fist bump to a person in the gallery as she left the courtroom.
illawarramercury.com.au
The new boss of the health district loves to make a difference to people's lives
Margaret Martin has taken the reins as the new boss of the local health district, bringing extensive experience in healthcare management to the role.
illawarramercury.com.au
Local publicans snap up South Coast hotel after 40 years of ownership
Local publicans have snapped up a South Coast hotel after 40 years of ownership, with the sale attracting bidders from across Australia.
illawarramercury.com.au

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