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Local dad loses everything in Lake Illawarra house fire

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'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, telling how he sat in the gutter across the road watching flames tear through his home. He says he doesn't even have a toothbrush left.
illawarramercury.com.au
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. The Wollongong miner has had five longwalls ticked and wants an extension to 2034.
illawarramercury.com.au
Missing man from Woonona found after police issue statewide alert
A missing man from Woonona has been found after police issued a statewide alert. Officers and the man's family had been concerned for his welfare.
illawarramercury.com.au
Seeing a southern right whale is already rare. Ty's experience was even more extraordinary
A member of the endangered southern right whale species now bears a name honouring local volunteers after a rare sighting. Ty's encounter was described as even more extraordinary than the already rare experience of seeing one.
illawarramercury.com.au
Alleged assault, drug and traffic suspects wanted by Illawarra police
Police have issued warrants for five men wanted over alleged assault, drug and traffic offences. The men are known to frequent Illawarra suburbs.
illawarramercury.com.au

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