Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 3 May 2024
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"They've completely disregarded me."
Connor Pearce
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The 59-year-old was left in a critical condition after the April 12 incident.
Natalie Croxon
Teachers had planned to walk off the job.
Tareyn Varley • 1hr ago
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The entrance to Unanderra Public School.
Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
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File picture by Wesley Lonergan
'It was a very prestigious home in its day.'
Brendan Crabb
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The Figtree property, pictured in 1960. Picture: Supplied
The mother of the Perth brothers raised the alarm on social media.
Anna McGuinness • 42m ago
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Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, and their friend Jack Carter Rhoad, an American citizen, are believed missing in Mexico. Picture via Facebook
The breach affected clubs and RSL venues in NSW and the ACT.
Anna McGuinness Carla Mascarenhas
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NSW Police is investigating a potential data breach of visitors to NSW and ACT clubs. Picture by Shutterstock
The 56-year-old is facing five charges.
Grace Crivellaro
William Carberry leaving Wollongong courthouse on May 1. Picture by ACM
Residents worried about the extra noise they will make.
Ben Langford
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Charge downgraded from murder to manslaughter.
Grace Crivellaro
Allan Lawrence and the taped off crime scene at Myuna Way in April 2023. Pictures by Robert Peet, inset from Facebook
Parents pitching in to protect school from the deluge.
Nadine Morton
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'The wife's been worried about the front of the house falling down.'
Nadine Morton
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Adam Thomson looking at the large hole an Australia Post van left when it smashed into his Barrack Heights home on April 11, 2024. Picture by Sylvia Liber
A potato festival, a women's surf event, Irish dancing, a ghost tour and more.
Clockwise from top left: Ocean Queen Classic, Illawarra Lapidary Club open day, a sack race at the Robertson Potato Festival and Bulli's botanic gardens..
The annual event has reached a major milestone.
Connor Pearce • 30m ago
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The winners of the 2024 Illawarra Business Awards will be celebrated at a black-tie gala ceremony at WIN Entertainment Centre. Picture by Adam McLean
Potential butchers undertook a three-day course at TAFE NSW.
Joel Ehsman • 35m ago
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Advocates want action as the government announces financial support.
Natalie Croxon
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Michelle Glasgow, top, and Sally Stevenson, bottom. Inset pictures by Sylvia Liber
It was originally knocked back by the Wollongong Local Planning Panel.
Glen Humphries
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They feel the popular free service should be extended to the southern suburbs.
Glen Humphries
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Greens Lord Mayoral candidate Jess Whittaker and Ward Two hopeful Kit Docker want to see the Gong Shuttle extended to the southern suburbs. Inset pictures by Glen Humphries
Investors and industry figures from Sydney were shown the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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Stockland project director Caroline Choy and senior development manager Justin Ibrahim were part of a Property Council organised tour of the Illawarra on Thursday. Picture by Anna Warr
It comes after Danika Matos claimed the Wanderers' top award.
Joshua Bartlett
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Michelle Heyman (left) and Mackenzie Hawkesby have been named in the Professional Footballers Australia's 2023/24 A-League Women's team of the season. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Robert Peet
Lawyers delivered closing addresses in the Supreme Court trial.
Grace Crivellaro
Battle Axe have partnered with Breakout Bar for the event.
Joel Ehsman
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Chloe Lyttle and Matt Evans from Battle Axe Bar getting into character ahead of their Star Wars event. Picture by Adam McLean
Camden has yet to lose a Illawarra rugby game this season
Agron Latifi • 2hrs ago
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Camden will look to secure their fourth straight Illawarra rugby win when they play Campbelltown Harlequins on Saturday. Picture on Camden Rugby Club's Facebook.
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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A poll shows almost half of all migrants and refugees feel they are copping the brunt of Australia's housing affordability crisis.
Farid Farid
Ariet Oko Agwa was close to being homeless because of the lack of affordable housing. (HANDOUT/ARIET OKO AGWA)
The man has been granted bail.
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW cop charged with domestic violence offences
New research shows abusers are approaching parents.
Anna Houlahan
Australian Federal Police officers. Picture Keegan Carroll
Regional NSW is more dangerous for women than Sydney.
Carla Mascarenhas
Molly Ticehurst's death in Forbes sparked calls for action on addressing domestic violence in regional NSW. Picture supplied
Camden has yet to lose a Illawarra rugby game this season
Agron Latifi • 2hrs ago
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The popular event will take place in Kembla Grange on May 18.
Joshua Bartlett
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University of Wollongong's director of academic programs for sports marketing, Mercedez Hinchcliff (second from right) and UOW's third-year public relations students (from left) Claudia Halley, Olivia Maksymczuk and Adelaide Curlewis are excited about the upcoming Walk the Field event. Picture by Adam McLean
The Group Seven premiers are chasing their fourth straight win
Agron Latifi
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It comes after Danika Matos claimed the Wanderers' top award.
Joshua Bartlett
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Michelle Heyman (left) and Mackenzie Hawkesby have been named in the Professional Footballers Australia's 2023/24 A-League Women's team of the season. Pictures by Keegan Carroll and Robert Peet
It follows the departure of former CEO Strebre Delovski.
Jordan Warren
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Mark Upton (inset) has been appointed the new general manager of Wollongong Wolves. Main picture by Adam McLean
Some debates are like Titanic - the ending is inevitable.
Mitch Jennings
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Moses Suli's Anzac Day outing lasted less than a minute after suffering a concussion off the kickoff. Jackson Topine (inset) has launched legal action against his former club Canterbury.
Caitlyn Halse was one of the NSW Waratahs best this season
Agron Latifi
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Picton teenager and Waratahs fullback Caitlyn Halse has been selected to represent the Wallaroos. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

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It sits in an ornate 1880s landmark building.
Melissa Kehagias
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Take a video and photo tour of Wollongong's 'Eclipse' apartments.
Brendan Crabb
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Bruce Shadbolt and partner Shirley Yuen have purchased an apartment in Wollongong's 'Eclipse' project. Picture: Brendan Crabb
'It changes the price-point... It's more attractive with a different use.'
Brendan Crabb
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The restrictions on apartment blocks near Corrimal station have been eased under new state government planning rules. Picture: File image
It could beat the Australian house price record of $130 million.
Jen Melocco
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A potato festival, a women's surf event, Irish dancing, a ghost tour and more.
The movie highlights an issue for adults with Down syndrome.
Natalie Croxon
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Gerard O'Dwyer, right, in a scene from John Jarratt's new film What About Sal. Picture supplied
Battle Axe have partnered with Breakout Bar for the event.
Joel Ehsman
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Chloe Lyttle and Matt Evans from Battle Axe Bar getting into character ahead of their Star Wars event. Picture by Adam McLean
The second edition of Wankernomics will help you get promoted.
Joel Ehsman
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Charles Firth, pictured left, and James Schloeffel are back to help you navigate workplace hell. Picture supplied
The controversial comedian's new tour has sold out worldwide.
Lisa Rockman
Jim Jefferies is bringing his new stand-up show to Wollongong's WIN Entertainment Centre on August 11. Picture by Dominique Ross
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For enough funds for your retirement, financial planner Cheryl Haines has some tips.
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
Travel through the Panama Canal on a ship built for maximum enjoyment.
Emma Brown
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Colourful houses Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Picture Shutterstock

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The annual event has reached a major milestone.
Connor Pearce • 30m ago
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Investors and industry figures from Sydney were shown the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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Stockland project director Caroline Choy and senior development manager Justin Ibrahim were part of a Property Council organised tour of the Illawarra on Thursday. Picture by Anna Warr
There are things we should make here, and things we shouldn't.
Adam Triggs
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1 billion investment in the Solar Sunshot program. Picture Marina Neil
The company had been operating for over 40 years.
Connor Pearce
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Trucks at the Barnett's Couriers yard in North Wollongong. Picture from file
Feasibility licences have been awarded for the Bass Strait.
Connor Pearce
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Emily Scivetti (left) of Oceanex, said the Illawarrra offshore wind zone (lower map) was the next region to be determined after minister Chris Bowen (right) granted feasibility licences for the Gippsland offshore wind zone (upper map). Graphic by ACM
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
Newsroom
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The annual event has reached a major milestone.
Connor Pearce • 30m ago
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The winners of the 2024 Illawarra Business Awards will be celebrated at a black-tie gala ceremony at WIN Entertainment Centre. Picture by Adam McLean
Potential butchers undertook a three-day course at TAFE NSW.
Joel Ehsman • 35m ago
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Benjamin Goodyer who dreams of owning a butcher one day. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Teachers had planned to walk off the job.
Tareyn Varley • 1hr ago
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The Mercury's daily history blog.
Glen Humphries • 1hr ago
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The Mercury on May 3, 2 1946: Drunk boxer ends up in court
Camden has yet to lose a Illawarra rugby game this season
Agron Latifi • 2hrs ago
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Camden will look to secure their fourth straight Illawarra rugby win when they play Campbelltown Harlequins on Saturday. Picture on Camden Rugby Club's Facebook.
Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
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File picture by Wesley Lonergan
"They've completely disregarded me."
Connor Pearce
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Brad Jenkins returned his Environment Warrior award after being 'disrespected' by Shellharbour City Council. Picture by Robert Peet
Learning a person's life story is beneficial for both the storyteller and the listener.
Patrick Reid
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Working to close gaps in the support system for people experiencing suicidality and alcohol and drug use
Jo Riley
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Support is available when you need it. Picture supplied
With climate change, we're likely to see events like this happen with more frequency.
Greg Doyle, Wollongong City Council General Manager
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Greg Doyle, Wollongong City Council general manager. Picture by Adam McLean
What if we considered another way of doing things?
Chris Homer, Shellharbour Mayor
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Shellharbour mayor Chris Homer (inset) wants a collaborative approach to the future. Main picture supplied, inset picture by Robert Peet
'It's vital we're not hampered by red tape and over zealous insurers.'
Ryan Park, Member for Keira
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Rick Fleming surveys the damage to the beer garden at Shell's Diner and inset Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park MP. Main picture by Anna Warr

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Portland is abuzz with new energy.
Louise Goldsbury • 30m ago
The 2024 numbers have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.
Australians are heading to Japan in record numbers - here's why
Sit back and see the best of New Zealand on this sweeping rail and coach tour.
Emma Brown
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Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Picture Shutterstock
The pros and cons of car loans and car rentals in Australia.
Where to sleep in the Victorian capital.
Akash Arora
Clockwise from far left: The Interlude; Le Meridien; the Lyall; the Ritz-Carlton; Adina Apartment Hotel on Flinders.
Follow these tips to keep up with the "Kippers".
Tiana Templeman
How to travel with adult children without going broke: An expert guide
Transport minister announces hotline for stranded passengers.
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
What's first on your bucket list - Angkor Wat or Machu Picchu?

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Car Expert
Between now and the end of the financial year, you can save $1000 on the drive-away price of a 2023-plated Mahindra XUV700.
Jack Quick
Users of the Chargefox network can see how long other electric vehicles have been using chargers, reducing frustrations about wait times.
Jordan Mulach
BMW has introduced Sport versions of its entry-level 1 Series and 2 Series Gran Coupe, bringing drive-away pricing and some extra equipment.
William Stopford
Toyota is launching not one, but two electric SUVs with three rows of seating, both of which will be built in the US.
William Stopford
The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport enters 2024 with a revised look and equipment tweaks, as well as higher prices across the range.
Jordan Mulach
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
A good offering of weaner calves at Grafton met a stoic line of buyers who bid firm to better on Thursday.
Jamie Brown
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Violet Hills Charolais top-priced bulls sell to Tasmanian and Scone buyers.
Andrew Norris
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Andrew Bickford, Elders Bathurst, vendor Daryl Jenkins, Violet Hills Charolais, Rydal, Elders' auctioneer Brian Kennedy, Armidale, and the $12,000 Violet Hills Thorpe. Picture by Andrew Norris.
ACM Agri is holding a survey to gather woolgrowers thoughts ahead of this year's AWI WoolPoll.
Scan the QR code to take the ACM Agri AWI WoolPoll survey.
Discover a range of everyday jackets and coats from Sportsgirl as well as styling tips.
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?

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It was a contentious event which cost Wollongong businesses $11.5 million in trade.
Desiree Savage
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Here's seven places to find a tasty G&T in Wollongong.
Desiree Savage
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April and Mark Greenfeld of Wolf and Woman, the Illawarra's newest gin distillery. The Bellambi operation will be open to the public in the later half of 2022. Picture: Robert Peet

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