Wollongong morning briefing

Corrimal make history, fire warning, flu spike hits Illawarra

Good morning, Wollongong. A clear 14 degrees to start your Sunday, and plenty to catch up on.

Weather

14C, Mostly clear

Tears and triumph as Corrimal Cougars end 37-year grand final drought
Corrimal Cougars ended a 37-year grand final drought with a 28-18 win over the Butchers. It was a day of tears and triumph for the club.
illawarramercury.com.au
Severe weather warning issued for Illawarra as fire danger rating rises early in spring
A severe weather warning has been issued for the Illawarra as the fire danger rating rises early in spring. Firefighters are urging residents to plan and prepare as fires ignite.
illawarramercury.com.au
Flu cases spike in Illawarra, but a free vaccine for children has run out
Flu cases have spiked in the Illawarra, with confirmed cases tripling from one month to the next. A free vaccine for children has run out.
illawarramercury.com.au
Sydney reaches 33C in potentially warmest start to spring since mid-1800s, while snow forecast in southern NSW
Sydney has reached 33C in what could be the warmest start to spring since the mid-1800s, while snow is forecast in southern NSW. A total fire ban is in place for greater Sydney with extreme fire danger driven by hot and windy conditions.
theguardian.com
Pub deals and intercepted parcels: how police dismantled an Illawarra cocaine syndicate
Police have dismantled an Illawarra cocaine syndicate through pub deals and intercepted parcels. The 57-year-old allegedly used money from drug deals to fund a caravan purchase.
illawarramercury.com.au

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