Illawarra Mercury
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
A transport plan will be delivered by the end of the year.
Connor Pearce
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A group cornered a man in the toilet before they set upon him.
Grace Crivellaro
'Help me, I need you to help me cum,' the voice said.
Grace Crivellaro
Bellambi man's excuse for crude late-night calls to friend's mum
'It just had a real magical feel to it.'
Brendan Crabb
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The property at 40 Lady Wakehurst Drive, Otford sold earlier this week for $3,150,000. Picture: Supplied
'It has become my full-time job having treatment,' she said.
Anna Houlahan
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Sam McClymont with her children in her cancer diagnosis announcement on Instagram. Picture Instagram
Transport minister announces hotline for stranded passengers.
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
Mayor Chris Homer says she should worry about her own job.
Glen Humphries
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Shellharbour MP Anna Watson has launched another attack on the city's mayor Chris Homer. Picture digitally altered
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The incident was captured on dashcam.
Glen Humphries
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Two robberies in a month have cost the business owner $11,000.
Nadine Morton
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A man is alleged to have shoved an iPad down his pants at the Computer Medic store on Monday, April 29, 2024. Pictures from CCTV footage
The Illawarra may continue to be without a national budget airline.
Connor Pearce
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Mercury's football reporters run the rule over each side.
Jordan Warren Joshua Bartlett
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Among the most intriguing Premier League teams so far this season are (from left) Coniston, Tarrawanna and Wollongong Olympic. Pictures by Adam McLean, Robert Peet and Anna Warr
Mikaele Ravalawa returns from injury for Sharks clash
Agron Latifi
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Mikaele Ravalawa returns on the wing for the Red V for the Sharks clash after missing St George Illawarra's Anzac Day loss to the Roosters with a knee issue. Picture by Anna Warr
Has the government gone too far or not far enough on housing affordability?
Connor Pearce
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Wollongong MP and planning minister Paul Scully said criticisms of the push to require affordable housing in new developments near train stations showed the government had got the balance right. Picture by Adam McLean
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Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
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Nine in 10 animals caught not target sharks - most found dead.
Ben Langford
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Father and son duo create a new, cheeky version of an old card game.
Marlene Even
Evan Turner and his son Levi Turner playing their card game Go Bum in Lang Park, Wollongong. Picture by Sylvia Liber
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
Police are calling on anyone dash cam footage to come forward.
Nadine Morton
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Emergency services at the scene of a motorcycle and car accident on Northcliffe Drive at Warrawong on Monday, April 29, 2024. Picture by Darren Malone
It wasn't long ago Sydney FC's Chauvet was playing for the Rays.
Jordan Warren
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Jack Bird will play his 150th NRL game against Cronulla Sharks
Agron Latifi
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Jack Bird, pictured here playing against Manly at WIN Stadium earlier this month, will play his 150th NRL game when St George Illawarra takes on Cronulla at Shark Park on Sunday. Picture by Anna Warr
He is also a horse racing data analyst and media personality
Agron Latifi
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Dean Watling inset pictured playing for the Jamberoo Superoos and at the race track for work and pleasure.
The latest research suggests a dramatic increase.
Carla Mascarenhas
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Antarctic wildlife could bring the virus to Australia.
Emily Anderson
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Australia is the only continent free from the HPAI H5 strain of avian influenza. Picture by AP
'I'm proud to be Australian because of you.'
Anna Houlahan
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Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
The news comes weeks before the release of her new album.
Anna McGuinness
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Billie Eilish has announced Australian dates for her Hit Me Hard And Soft tour in 2025. Picture by William Drumm
The rule affects hundreds of Australian born children.
Carla Mascarenhas
Sam (far left) and his family. Picture: Supplied
Mikaele Ravalawa returns from injury for Sharks clash
Agron Latifi
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It wasn't long ago Sydney FC's Chauvet was playing for the Rays.
Jordan Warren
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Former Illawarra Stingrays product Margaux Chauvet is in line to start Sydney FC's A-League Women's grand final against Melbourne City this weekend. Picture - Sydney FC
Jack Bird will play his 150th NRL game against Cronulla Sharks
Agron Latifi
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Jack Bird, pictured here playing against Manly at WIN Stadium earlier this month, will play his 150th NRL game when St George Illawarra takes on Cronulla at Shark Park on Sunday. Picture by Anna Warr
He will attend an Aussie U17s team selection camp this weekend.
Joshua Bartlett
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Mercury's football reporters run the rule over each side.
Jordan Warren Joshua Bartlett
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Among the most intriguing Premier League teams so far this season are (from left) Coniston, Tarrawanna and Wollongong Olympic. Pictures by Adam McLean, Robert Peet and Anna Warr
He is also a horse racing data analyst and media personality
Agron Latifi
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Dean Watling inset pictured playing for the Jamberoo Superoos and at the race track for work and pleasure.
In the meantime Schoupp wants to guide the Shamrocks to success
Agron Latifi
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Shamrocks captain Ryan Schoupp is part of an Australian side taking part in the For King and Country Tour of the UK in October this year. Picture by Anna Warr
'If you're not on your day, you're going to get punished.'
Jordan Warren
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Woonona's Sienna Humphrey and Albion Park's Ariana Fleming tussle for possession in their recent Illawarra Women's Premier League fixture. Picture by Anna Warr

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'Magic' two-hour commuter radius around big cities lead the way.
Jemimah Clegg • 43m ago
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'It just had a real magical feel to it.'
Brendan Crabb
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The property at 40 Lady Wakehurst Drive, Otford sold earlier this week for $3,150,000. Picture: Supplied
'It's had everything done on it, ready to move into.'
Brendan Crabb
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17 Kilbirnie Place, Figtree sold under the hammer. Picture: Supplied
Homes at Figtree and Shellharbour also changed hands.
Brendan Crabb
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The luxurious home sold earlier this week.
Brendan Crabb
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'The Sanctuary' spans across four levels and includes seven bedrooms, six bathrooms, a study and a six-car garage. Picture: Supplied
Block sizes will range from 1000sqm to more than 5000sqm.
Brendan Crabb
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'Mungurra Rise' will feature 30-plus blocks. Picture: Supplied
The second edition of Wankernomics will help you get promoted.
Joel Ehsman
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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
A vintage shopping extravaganza, neon market night, massive bird show and more.
Tareyn Varley
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Clockwise from top left: The Bulli bird show, Barefoot Yoga at The Farm, Nicci Bedson's art exhibition and the Vintage Kilo Sale.
"It's no pyramid scheme, it's more of an arrowhead"
Mitch Jennings
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Theo Jones (Adam Armitt) and Taylor Smith (Dash Rule) are bringing their life-changing 'Increasing Your Wealth' seminar to Wollongong. Picture Adam McLean
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Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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As Australian travellers demand more luxury and unique experiences, one pioneering local travel company is leading the way to deliver whether it's travel on land, sea or in the air.
A render of the new APT Solara river ship debuting in 2025. Picture supplied.
The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock

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The Illawarra may continue to be without a national budget airline.
Connor Pearce
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Education ministers have called for reform in university governance.
Connor Pearce
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NTEU UOW representative Dr Andrew Whelan said there was a lack of knowledge about how to run a university among the UOW Council. Picture by Anna Warr
But chance to build up, not out, in Corrimal welcomed.
Connor Pearce
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Property Council Illawarra regional director Michelle Guido said the changes to height and density limits around Corrimal station were welcome but needed to go further. Picture by Anna Warr
Michelle Mannex endured months of stress after design firm 'disappeared'.
Connor Pearce
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Michelle Mannex can finally open the doors to her real estate agency after months of delays. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Here's a solution for small businesses needing resolve disputes.
Bruce Billson
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It's no wonder most small businesses never make it to court. Picture Shutterstock
'Help me, I need you to help me cum,' the voice said.
Grace Crivellaro
Bellambi man's excuse for crude late-night calls to friend's mum
A group cornered a man in the toilet before they set upon him.
Grace Crivellaro
Two robberies in a month have cost the business owner $11,000.
Nadine Morton
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A man is alleged to have shoved an iPad down his pants at the Computer Medic store on Monday, April 29, 2024. Pictures from CCTV footage
A transport plan will be delivered by the end of the year.
Connor Pearce
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An artist's impression of the site in future, facing south west opposite the Port Kembla gas tanks. The remains of the no. 1 blast furnace can be seen in the upper right. Picture supplied.
The Illawarra may continue to be without a national budget airline.
Connor Pearce
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Bonza may not be taking off from Shellharbour Airport anytime soon, as the company enters voluntary administration. Picture digitally altered
Mikaele Ravalawa returns from injury for Sharks clash
Agron Latifi
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Mikaele Ravalawa returns on the wing for the Red V for the Sharks clash after missing St George Illawarra's Anzac Day loss to the Roosters with a knee issue. Picture by Anna Warr
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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More Australians are cruising now than before the pandemic.
It wasn't just Queensland legends at 'Savannah Sounds on the Reef'.
Anna Houlahan
Australian band Sheppard closed the floating music festival. Picture supplied
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.
Soak up countryside views from your private deck.
Hotel Review: The Elandra Mission Beach
Emily McAuliffe
From disrepair to utterly divine: A forsaken hotel shines again
Learn the ropes of what you can pack and what you can't.
Mark Dapin
Carry-on luggage rules you don't know about: An insider guide
We're taking the lid off the country's best-kept secret.
Bonita Grima
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An aerial view of Direction Island.

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Car Expert
Order books for the MG Cyberster have opened in the UK, giving our best indication yet about the prices we can expect in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
A Belgian motorist has had drink-driving charges dropped after it was discovered he suffers a condition that makes his body produce alcohol.
James Wong
Driver with rare auto-brewery disease acquitted of drink-driving
Chinese car giant Chery and its Jaecoo spin-off are launching more plug-in hybrid SUVs, with the new models being evaluated for Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Chery and Jaecoo unveil three new plug-in hybrid SUVs
Mystery surrounds a Tesla Cybertruck currently doing the rounds in North Sydney, despite only being built in left-hand drive.
Jordan Mulach
Tesla Cybertruck arrives in Australia
Genesis has revealed both a hot Magma concept version of its BMW i5-rivalling electric sedan and an extended-length version.
William Stopford
2025 Genesis Electrified G80: Refreshed EV sedan revealed with hot Magma model
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
The NSW Government will today announced a discount program that will make $1 eID tags available to NSW sheep and goat farmers.
Samantha Townsend • 2hrs ago
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The lads get to choose a date "designed" by their ladies, plus a new farmer comes to town... sort of.
Ashley Walmsley
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Farmer Joe locks his girls in the chook pen until they can figure out who has the best chance. Actually, they are just collecting eggs and having a peck at each other. Picture supplied
Former NFF chair Fiona Simpson is joining the Biodiversity Conservation Trust board.
Denis Howard
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Fiona Simpson has been appointed to the Biodiversity Conservation Trust board. Picture supplied
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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