Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday, 14 May 2024
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The 68-year-old rough sleeper has been identified.
Grace Crivellaro
It's an Albion Park Oak Flats Eagles star on top at the moment
Agron Latifi
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Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
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People jumping at Belmore Basin, Wollongong. File picture by Sylvia Liber
The hack could put Barnett's in breach of the Privacy Act.
Connor Pearce
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Barnett's Couriers has closed after a cyber attack, but customers and workers are concerned their data could have been compromised. Picture by Adam McLean
It's the second time we've seen back-to-back surpluses in almost 20 years.
Dana Daniel
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his second budget with a forecast surplus.
Mum vote: the farmer's families have their say.
Hayley Warden
An army of people arrive at Farmer Dustin's place for family lunch. Picture supplied by Channel 7
Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of Brodie Brien, aged 14.
Nadine Morton • 55m ago
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Brodie Brien, aged 14, was last seen in Bankstown on May 2, 2024, and police say he could be in Wollongong. Picture supplied
It looks like the fairies (or Super Mario) have visited...
Kate McIlwain
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But the university could enrol more if it builds more student housing.
Connor Pearce
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If UOW built additional student accommodation, such as Kooloobong Village (pictured), it could enrol more international students, under a new proposal from the federal government. File picture by ACM
It is used for those patients who only need a short stay.
Glen Humphries
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The suburban roads nearby could be very congested on Tuesday afternoon.
Glen Humphries
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People will be queuing up at this Figtree servo on Tuesday looking to fill up for 99 cents a litre. Picture by Robert Peet
The Stingrays defender was picked for the ALW All Stars.
Jordan Warren
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Illawarra Stingrays star Danika Matos is preparing to face Caitlin Foord's Arsenal in Melbourne later this month for the A-League Women's All Stars team. Picture - Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
Two people rushed to hospital after neighbourhood dispute.
Nadine Morton
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Emergency services at the scene of a unit fire on Crown Street at West Wollongong on Monday, May 13, 2024. Picture by Robert Peet
The wettest locations in the Illawarra and when the sun will shine again.
Nadine Morton
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He also allegedly chased her grandson with a 30cm knife.
Grace Crivellaro
'Going to kill you': Albion Park business owner denies threats to partner
'The obligation to not go to the beach was explained to him.'
Grace Crivellaro
Renee Henderson draws on her cultural heritage in her designs.
Natalie Croxon
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Emerging fashion designer Renee Henderson with one of the designs from her label Lychee Alkira. Picture by Robert Peet
Though past accounting issues haven't helped.
Glen Humphries
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Kiama Mayor Neil Reilly said the council's financial focus is on getting clear of the red ink to fulfil the state government's performance improvement orders. Picture by Robert Peet
Big future for neighbourhood cafe on a historical site.
Ben Langford
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At Earth Walker & Co (from left): Eliza Woodward, Talina Wilson and Ciara Kulmar outside the Coledale cafe. Picture by Ben Langford.
Very high chance of a similar solar storm happening on Sunday night.
Tareyn Varley
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Region's young talent shine at Proudly Public! event.
Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts' percussion ensemble perform at Sydney Town Hall on Thursday.
The Illawarra Triathlon Club member Pierre Paturel did it his way
Agron Latifi
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Pierre Paturel celebrates after finishing the Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie on May 5, 2024. Picture by @NorthSouth
Four councillors have led the charge against the book ban.
Anna Houlahan
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Opioids are not tested as they are prescribed for pain.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Just over three million people take prescriptions drugs annually.(Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Typical Australians earns 2.5 times under the average.
Georgina Sebar
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The Grattan Institute has warned that average earnings is not a good representation of the typical Australian's income. Picture by Shutterstock
Strikes would start 'as soon as possible', union president said.
Anna Houlahan
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Police car reading 'lowest paid police, largest jurisdiction' among other slogans parked on airport tarmac. Picture supplied
Iran's defence minister and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy are among five people and three entities hit with new Australian sanctions.
Dominic Giannini • 14m ago
New Australian sanctions on Iranian officials and entities follow Iranian missile attacks on Israel. (AP PHOTO)
It's an Albion Park Oak Flats Eagles star on top at the moment
Agron Latifi
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The Stingrays defender was picked for the ALW All Stars.
Jordan Warren
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Illawarra Stingrays star Danika Matos is preparing to face Caitlin Foord's Arsenal in Melbourne later this month for the A-League Women's All Stars team. Picture - Mark Kolbe/Getty Images
The claims are Latrell Mitchell and Cody Mitchell were targeted.
Scott Bailey
Dragon Zac Lomax offers Souths fullback Latrell Mitchell a hand up after scoring at Kogarah on Saturday. Picture by John Veage
Kaelah Austin started out at Dapto before her Stingrays career.
Jordan Warren
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The Illawarra Triathlon Club member Pierre Paturel did it his way
Agron Latifi
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Pierre Paturel celebrates after finishing the Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie on May 5, 2024. Picture by @NorthSouth
'[It was] probably our best performance of the season.'
Jordan Warren
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Oli Carrasco scored two as Port Kembla picked up a crucial 3-2 away win against South Coast United in the Illawarra Premier League. Picture by Robert Peet
The Stingrays star and his partner recently welcomed their child
Agron Latifi
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Tom Warner with his daughter Elle Catherine Warner, playing for his beloved Stingrays of Shellharbour and with his partner Tennille Stephens and their daughter.
The Dragons now sit 5-5 on the season heading into a bye.
Mitch Jennings
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The Dragons celebrate Zac Lomax's crucial two-point field goal on Saturday night. Picture Getty Images

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A Fairy Meadow home also sold under the hammer.
Brendan Crabb
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8 Burling Avenue, Mount Ousley sold under the hammer. Picture: Supplied
'It really doesn't need any work done to it.'
Brendan Crabb
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The three-bedroom home is located at 15A South Kiama Drive, Kiama Heights. Picture: Supplied
There is a very different picture across the country.
Jemimah Clegg
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Meanwhile, Sam Armytage's beach house remains on the market.
Brendan Crabb
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21 Cyrus Street, Hyams Beach sold for $5 million. Picture: Supplied
Is the suburb a 'sleeping giant' of the region's property market?
Brendan Crabb
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The property at 3 Arnold Crescent, Lake Heights is due to be auctioned on May 31. Picture: Supplied
Tickets are selling fast, says organiser Ben Hampton.
Janine Graham
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Comic Gong is being held across the Wollongong CBD on Saturday.
Joel Ehsman
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This character from the Transformers film series will be at Comic Gong this weekend. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Weather cuts four events from Comic Gong program.
Joel Ehsman
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Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery wields a light sabre with his stormtrooper mate as the city gears up for another Comic Gong. Picture by Wollongong City Council
The historic building gets a new life as an events space.
Connor Pearce
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Erica Warren inside the recently opened Co-Op Gerringong. Picture by ACM
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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 hack could put Barnett's in breach of the Privacy Act.
Connor Pearce
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Meta, in particular, needs to step up its game.
Bruce Billson
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Meta, in particular, needs to offer better support to small businesses. Picture Shutterstock
Plus, what's to come for the Illawarra in next week's federal budget.
Connor Pearce
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Ed Husic, industry and science minister, with Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes and Hysata CEO Paul Barrett at the company's manufacturing plant in Port Kembla. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The historic building gets a new life as an events space.
Connor Pearce
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Erica Warren inside the recently opened Co-Op Gerringong. Picture by ACM
The company recently completed Australia's largest clean tech Series B fundraising round.
Connor Pearce
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Hysata CEO Paul Barrett said the company's $172m funding boost would go towards expanding the company's Port Kembla base. Picture supplied
Police hold serious concerns for the welfare of Brodie Brien, aged 14.
Nadine Morton • 55m ago
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Brodie Brien, aged 14, was last seen in Bankstown on May 2, 2024, and police say he could be in Wollongong. Picture supplied
He also allegedly chased her grandson with a 30cm knife.
Grace Crivellaro
'Going to kill you': Albion Park business owner denies threats to partner
The hack could put Barnett's in breach of the Privacy Act.
Connor Pearce
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But the university could enrol more if it builds more student housing.
Connor Pearce
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If UOW built additional student accommodation, such as Kooloobong Village (pictured), it could enrol more international students, under a new proposal from the federal government. File picture by ACM
It looks like the fairies (or Super Mario) have visited...
Kate McIlwain
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Amanita muscaria, or fly agaric mushrooms, and a fairy ring of mushrooms in the arts precinct. Pictures by Kate McIlwain, Sylvia Liber
Two people rushed to hospital after neighbourhood dispute.
Nadine Morton
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Emergency services at the scene of a unit fire on Crown Street at West Wollongong on Monday, May 13, 2024. Picture by Robert Peet
It's an Albion Park Oak Flats Eagles star on top at the moment
Agron Latifi
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Warilla Lake South Gorillas and Stingrays of Shellharbour played out a 16-all draw in round five at Cec Glenholmes Oval. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Before news vanishes from your social feed, support our journalism now.
Gayle Tomlinson
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The Illawarra Mercury newsroom is dedicated to telling local stories for local people. Picture by ACM
A joint statement from organisations on the front line of the domestic violence crisis
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Learning a person's life story is beneficial for both the storyteller and the listener.
Patrick Reid
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Learning a person's life story is immensely beneficial for both the storyteller and the listener. Picture: Shutterstock
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

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The hotel takes inspiration from Japan's Heian era.
Arles may have more cultural offerings than most French cities.
Susan Gough Henly
Beyond Paris: Visit the French city Vincent van Gogh fell in love with
The answer may surprise you.
Mark Dapin
Do airlines have to compensate passengers for postponed flights?
Here's the future of holidays in a carbon-zero tourist town.
Craig Tansley
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World first: This incredible town in New Zealand is about to go carbon-zero
The teardrop-shaped island teems with wildlife.
Natascha Mirosch
Wild encounters: We're taking the lid off Sri Lanka's best-kept secret
This trip to the region is all about the chocolate and cheese.
Janet Stone
Seasonal surprise: There's more to Adelaide Hills than world-class wine
Follow in the footsteps of the Bridgertons in Bath, UK.
Mark Dapin
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A tour of Bridgerton's filming locations - just in time for season three

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Car Expert
It's probably time for writers to prep their obituaries and thinkpieces about the demise of Fisker, maker of the Ocean electric crossover.
Derek Fung
Cadillac still says it plans to launch here as an electric-only brand, but the luxury marque could have plug-in hybrids in its future.
William Stopford
The BMW M4 CS will come back to Australian showrooms for the first time in five years, providing buyers a more hardcore version of the coupe.
Jordan Mulach
If you want to buy a cheaper McLaren Senna, now might be your only change – but it needs a fair amount of TLC to get back on the road.
Jordan Mulach
McLaren Senna wrecked in viral video heading to auction
Volvo Australia has confirmed the city-sized EX30 electric crossover will be the next model to get the adventurous Cross Country treatment.
James Wong
Volvo EX30 Cross Country confirmed for Australia
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
Feedback sought on the Southern Riverina Drought Resilience Plan.
Rebecca Nadge • 50m ago
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Check out what Bob Freebairn has to say on the latest drone courses.
Bob Freebairn • 1hr ago
NSW Farmers Association in conjunction with NSW DPI, Tocal, run a series of field days instructing how to effectively use drones. Photo Vicki Magann NSW DPI.
If the Greens insist there needs to be an animal welfare strategy, James Jackson has a few suggestions for the government.
James Jackson • 2hrs ago
If the Greens insist there needs to be an animal welfare strategy, James Jackson has a few suggestions for the government. Picture Shutterstock.
We all wonder if we're doing a good enough job.
Karen Hardy
Tickets are selling fast, says organiser Ben Hampton.
Janine Graham
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Ben Hampton, pictured above, will hold a gluten-free evening at Bistro on Beaton. Pictures via @a.gffamily on Instagram
Study reveals more of us are prone to disorganisation at home.
Linley Wilkie
Aussies are battling to cut the clutter

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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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