Two dead as winter fires strike Illawarra homes

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1. One person dead after house fire on Manning Street in Kiama

   One person died in a house fire on Manning Street in Kiama, marking the second fatal fire to hit the Illawarra in recent weeks.

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2. Two fatalities and seven Illawarra homes destroyed by fire so far this winter

   Two fatalities and seven Illawarra homes have been destroyed by fire so far this winter. Free smoke alarms and firefighter support is available across the region.

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3. Wollongong council snaps up final property in MacCabe Park puzzle

   Wollongong Council has purchased the final property needed to complete its MacCabe Park puzzle, though the property will remain on the park's edge for now.

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4. Cup kings retain crown as Olympic seal back-to-back Bert Bampton Cups

   A single moment of brilliance decided a tense cup final as the defending champions retained their title and sealed back-to-back Bert Bampton Cups.

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