Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 3 May 2024
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The 59-year-old was left in a critical condition after the April 12 incident.
Natalie Croxon
'The wife's been worried about the front of the house falling down.'
Nadine Morton
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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
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
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
Warning for patrons to take extra caution with texts, emails.
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 service took place at the Forbes Rugby Ground
Grace Dudley
A photograph of Molly Ticehurst is seen ahead of a funeral service at Forbes Rugby Union Grounds, Forbes, in central west NSW, Thursday, May 2, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Parents pitching in to protect school from the deluge.
Nadine Morton
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Mount Ousley Public School parents Joel Scott and Luke Smith placing sandbags to help protect the school during predicted wet weather this weekend. Picture by Robert Peet
The company had been operating for over 40 years.
Connor Pearce
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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
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Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
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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
The mine's workers will be decked out in bright pink and blue.
Ben Langford
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Hot pink longwall miner as Peabody displays colours for McGrath Foundation
Lawyers delivered closing addresses in the Supreme Court trial.
Grace Crivellaro
Stephen Staff (left) who is on trial for the alleged murder of Matthew Davis (right).
The union says the child protection system is in crisis.
Natalie Croxon
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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
Exclusive
There's only one patrolled beach in the Illawarra until September.
Nadine Morton
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Comic Gong will feature a cosplay competition on May 11.
Joel Ehsman
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The Cosplay Guardian dressed as Bumblebee will be attending Comic Gong. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The 56-year-old is facing five charges.
Grace Crivellaro
William Carberry leaving Wollongong courthouse on May 1. Picture by ACM
The name of the character in the photo is a big tip.
Joel Ehsman
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Dan Sara hosting trivia at the Central Hotel in Shellharbour. Picture by Joel Ehsman
The victim felt her teeth move, her nose began to bleed.
Grace Crivellaro
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
Cancellation overturned - with agreement of the EPA.
Ben Langford
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Primbee resident Charlie Owen speaks to a public meeting about plans for the Korrongulla site. Picture by Anna Warr.
They 'followed all the rules' but were flagged as unlawful.
Anna Houlahan
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'We believe he'd recently come out of the surf.'
Anna McGuinness
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A surfer has been fatally stabbed after leaving the surf at Coffs Harbour on May 2. Picture by Shutterstock
The man has been granted bail.
Carla Mascarenhas
NSW cop charged with domestic violence offences
'We appreciate customers' patience.'
Anna McGuinness Anna Houlahan
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Bonza flights have been suspended on April 30 as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture by AAP Image/Supplied by Bonza, Peter Wallace
New research shows abusers are approaching parents.
Anna Houlahan
Australian Federal Police officers. Picture Keegan Carroll
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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Gerringong player Toby Gumley-Quine celebrates after scoring a try in the Lions' Interclub Challenge victory over the Thirroul Butchers at Michael Cronin Oval in March, 2024. Picture by Adam McLean
It comes after Danika Matos claimed the Wanderers' top award.
Joshua Bartlett
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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
It comes hot on the heels of the Steelers grand final win.
Mitch Jennings
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Kasey Reh (left), Charlotte Basham (centre) and Bronte Wilson (right) have earned fresh NRLW deals with the Dragons on the back of the Steelers Tarsha Gale Cup triumph. Pictures Anna Warr and Denis Ivaneza

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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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The movie highlights an issue for adults with Down syndrome.
Natalie Croxon
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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
Performers from around Australia will be appearing this Saturday.
Joel Ehsman
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Pictured, from left, are Mae de la Rue, Demon Derriere and Autumn Daze,. They'll all be at Hot 'n' Spicy. Pictures supplied
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Investors and industry figures from Sydney were shown the Illawarra.
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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
Talk of a circular economy is not just the latest buzzword.
Romilly Madew
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A generation ago, clothes were mended and passed down from child to child. Picture Shutterstock
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
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The 59-year-old was left in a critical condition after the April 12 incident.
Natalie Croxon
The Unanderra Hotel. File picture by Robert Peet
The mine's workers will be decked out in bright pink and blue.
Ben Langford
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Hot pink longwall miner as Peabody displays colours for McGrath Foundation
The 56-year-old is facing five charges.
Grace Crivellaro
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
Residents worried about the extra noise they will make.
Ben Langford
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Main picture shows the M1 heading south from Gwynneville. Picture by Adam McLean. Insets: Rumble strips on the Newell Hwy, Shellharbour MP Anna Watson.
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
Parents pitching in to protect school from the deluge.
Nadine Morton
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Mount Ousley Public School parents Joel Scott and Luke Smith placing sandbags to help protect the school during predicted wet weather this weekend. 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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William Stopford
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William Stopford
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Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
Violet Hills Charolais top-priced bulls sell to Tasmanian and Scone buyers.
Andrew Norris
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ACM Agri is holding a survey to gather woolgrowers thoughts ahead of this year's AWI WoolPoll.
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Elka Devney
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Vendor Joe Jackson, Riverview, Norong, Vic, Elders agent Harry Cozens, Albury, and Ken Jackson, Riverview, Norong, Vic. Picture supplied
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It was a contentious event which cost Wollongong businesses $11.5 million in trade.
Desiree Savage
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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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