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8.55am Here's what's making news in your Mercury today:
*Reporter Kate Walsh has a story about little Isaac Davies, who has not been to school since last Thursday, amid claims his school is not following a health care plan, designed to deal with Isaac's medical issues. Read more here.
*The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union has raised concerns over the future of the Illawarra’s five permanent firefighting stations, saying they are likely to face temporary closures as the state government’s budget cuts ‘‘take hold’’ in the coming years. Check it out here.
*Wollongong solicitor Aaron Kernaghan has called for a guideline judgment for ‘‘one-punch’’ manslaughter cases, claiming it would remove the uncertainty now facing judges.
*The weekend's wet weather took a toll on dozens of Warilla residents and kept the region’s emergency services busy as rain wreaked havoc on roads and properties.
8.53am It's Monday morning, where did the weekend go!? If you've just tuned in, here's all your traffic, train & weather news for the day.
TRAINS There is a good service on the South Coast line.
TRAFFIC There is a bus breakdown on Mt Ousley, approaching New Mt Pleasant Rd. The northbound lane is closed. There are children on board so please exercise caution. There is also a log on the road in Sylvania (Prince Hwy near Port Hacking Rd). Be careful!
WEATHER I could lie to you and say it's going to be a gorgeous, sunny day but .... it's not. There are more showers predicted and we're headed for a top of just 18 degrees. Hello taste of winter! Right now, it's 17 degrees in Albion Park and 16 in Bellambi.
8.46am There is wet weather treatment at Wollongong Wastewater Plant today due to the heavy rain.
8.44am CELEB GOSS ALERT: The world has seriously fallen in love with Jennifer Lawrence - she can do no wrong. Why do we love her so much?
8.41am WORLD NEWS: After days of logistical logjams and transportation paralysis, relief supplies have begun pouring into the ravaged mid-section of the Philippines.
8.39am STRANGE BUT TRUE: Indonesia's chain-smoking baby has kicked the habit. That's the good news. The bad news is that he's a junk food junkie, packing on some serious pounds.
8.37am BREAKING: Senior Anglican clergy will give evidence at a public hearing examining the church’s response to child sexual abuse allegations at a NSW children’s home in Lismore and victim compensation claims. (AAP)
8.35am Have you been snapped out and about in the Illawarra? Spot anyone you know? Check out our gallery of social pics:
8.32am Singer Guy Sebastian has bought a five-bedroom home with tennis court and heated pool on a huge block in Maroubra.
8.30am Don't forget Something's Afoot opens at Arcadians this weekend. Visit the company's website for tickets.
8.28am BREAKING: A senior Queensland Health official has been charged with fraud. Police say the 53-year-old is facing three counts of fraud and five of making a false claim as an official. He is also facing an internal health department inquiry.He is due to appear in the Roma Magistrates Court on November 26. (AAP)
8.26am They've arrived in their thousands, ready to party, drink, and party some more. Welcome to the good, the bad and extremely dangerous side of Schoolies in Surfers Paradise.
8.22am SPORT: Australian golfer Jason Day will go into the World Cup at Royal Melbourne with the devastating knowledge that eight of his relatives have died in Typhoon Haiyan, a report says.
8.21am A big happy birthday to Rachel McAdams who turns 35 today! Happy birthday to you if you're celebrating today too.
8.18am Why pollie Mark Latham can't get enough of the Bachelor. I know the feeling!
8.16am Don't forget Gypsy opens at the Roo Theatre this weekend. Visit the company's website for tickets.
8.10am Keira Boys High School (previously known as Wollongong Secondary Technical School) is holding a reunion on Saturday, November 23. All ex-students & staff of Wollongong Tech/Keira Boys High School who attended prior to 1985 are welcome to attend. It’s at the Illawarra Leagues Club from 12pm – 5pm. $40 per ticket – includes finger food & drinks package (beer, wine, soft drinks). RSVP: Tom Downey 4229 2608 or Peter Oyston 0420 853 031 by November 20. Tickets also available from the club at front reception.
8.08am Merrigong's new cafe The Social opens today! It's open for brekkie, lunch & dinner seven days a week.
@Merrigong's new cafe/bar, The Social at IPAC opens today (@trippaswhite). Coffee, brekky, lunch, dinner, 7 days! pic.twitter.com/PYZ4KsAfbr
— Simon Hinton (@theatrehinton) November 17, 2013
8.06am TV ALERT: The SMH has the first look at Offspring season five.
8.03am Comedian Tommy Dean is coming to the Wollongong Comedy Club on November 30.
8.01am BREAKING: A bikie linked to the Hells Angels is recovering in a Melbourne hospital after surviving a targeted shooting. The man in his 20s was shot in the driveway of a home in Epping in the city’s north around 9pm on Sunday. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and remains in the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition. (AAP)
7.58am Here's what's making news in your Mercury today:
*Reporter Kate Walsh has a story about little Isaac Davies, who has not been to school since last Thursday, amid claims his school is not following a health care plan, designed to deal with Isaac's medical issues. Read more here.
*The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union has raised concerns over the future of the Illawarra’s five permanent firefighting stations, saying they are likely to face temporary closures as the state government’s budget cuts ‘‘take hold’’ in the coming years. Check it out here.
*Wollongong solicitor Aaron Kernaghan has called for a guideline judgment for ‘‘one-punch’’ manslaughter cases, claiming it would remove the uncertainty now facing judges.
*The weekend's wet weather took a toll on dozens of Warilla residents and kept the region’s emergency services busy as rain wreaked havoc on roads and properties.
7.56am It's Monday, Monday, got to get down on Monday! If you've just tuned in, here's all your traffic, train & weather news for the day.
TRAINS There is a good service on the South Coast line.
TRAFFIC Everything looks a-okay if you're driving around the region or heading to Sydney.
WEATHER I could lie to you and say it's going to be a gorgeous, sunny day but .... it's not. There are more showers predicted and we're headed for a top of just 18 degrees. Hello taste of winter! Right now, it's 15 degrees in Albion Park and 16 in Bellambi.
7.54am BREAKING WORLD NEWS: An Australian man has been shot dead in Kenya by a gang of up to 10 men, including some who were wearing police uniforms when they stormed into his home. (SMH)
7.52am STRANGE BUT TRUE: Hundreds of Americans wore moccasins last Friday. Find out why below.
Why hundreds of Americans wore moccasins on Friday http://t.co/jxUNWwSGA2
— Huffington Post (@HuffingtonPost) November 17, 2013
7.50am Anthony Albanese has just tweeted that there is "chaos" at Sydney Airport this morning. Have you heard anything? What's going on?!
7.49am BREAKING: Supermarkets Coles & Woolies have agreed on a voluntary code of conduct that governs retailer-supplier relationships.
7.46am The Project's Charlie Pickering has written a wonderful piece about Batkid. Did you see this in San Francisco over the weekend? If you didn't, you HAVE TO! Check this article out, it's fantastic.
7.44am Check out these awesome hotels in LA - they look amazing!
7.41am Looking for some inspiration in the kitchen? Check out the SMH Good Food's weekly meal planner - some great ideas in here.
7.39am Have you been to see Stepping Out at the Phoenix Theatre yet? I've heard it's a great show. It's on until November 30. Read more about it here.
7.37am TV ALERT: The team behind "Breaking Bad" has crafted an alternative ending in which Walter White survives - sort of.
7.35am Have you downloaded the Mercury's iphone app yet? It's free and it's really easy to use - great way to read the Rush on the go!
7.33am WORLD NEWS: Nelson Mandela remains "quite ill" and is unable to speak, using facial expressions to communicate as he receives intensive medical care at home, his former wife says. (SMH)
7.31am Past and present staff members of WIN Television in Wollongong will be holding a reunion dinner at the Novotel Northbeach on Saturday, November 30. John Blackman (Dickie Knee etc from Hey Hey It’s Saturday) will be the guest speaker. Former employees from traffic, sales, management, engineering, editing, videotapes, cameramen, journalists, presenters, office staff, receptionists, accounts, etc are all welcome to attend.
7.29am WORLD NEWS: A French engineer abducted by Islamist militants in Nigeria has managed to escape after nearly a year in captivity, officials said on Sunday, in the latest dramatic turn for French hostages abroad.
7.27am A sour beer dinner at the Little Prince could be seen as evidence that the city’s interest in the range of beers is growing. Check out all the details here.
7.25am It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (I know it's November but stay with me!) All donations for the Shellharbour Mayor’s Giving Tree appeal can be placed on the giving box located on the ground floor at the Customer Care Desk at Stockland Shellharbour and under the giving tree at Council’s Administration Building, Lamerton House. Donations will also be accepted at Blackbutt Youth Centre and at the public libraries throughout the city. Residents are encouraged to leave any unwrapped gifts at any of the locations until 21 December
7.22am The Anglican church has appointed its first female bishop in Australia, who will take charge of a NSW diocese at the centre of a Royal Commission into child sex abuse.
7.20am BREAKING: Two tourists have died in separate incidents at waterfalls in Queensland at the weekend. A search will resume today for the body of a Dutch woman who fell about 100 metres at the Roaring Meg Falls near the Aboriginal Community of Wujal Wujal, north of Cairns. Also on Sunday, a Malaysian tourist died after getting into difficulties at Malanda Falls on the Atherton Tablelands, south of Cairns. His body was found about 4.30pm (AEST) an hour after he slipped beneath the water. (AAP)
7.18am WORLD NEWS: Novel Prize-winning novelist Doris Lessing, who tackled race, ideology, gender politics and the workings of the psyche in a prolific and often iconoclastic career, has died at the age of 94, her publisher said on Sunday. (SMH)
7.16am The Illawarra manufacturing industry of the future is likely to be more focused on clean energy and biomedical products, according to a senior University of Wollongong academic. Read more here.
7.14am Local accomplished author Dell Brand will launch her latest novel at Warilla Library on November 21. The adult historical novel, A Voice to be Heard, is set in Australia in 1839 and follows the lives of two young women determined to live outside the confines of the Victorian Age. This is the second novel written by the Albion Park author, who has also written four children’s books known as the History’s a Mystery series. The free event will begin at 11am. Bookings can be made by contacting 4297 2522.
7.12am LOCAL SPORT: Helensburgh-Stanwell Park’s open women’s crew saved their best till last in Saturday’s opening round of the Warilla Bowls Surf Boat Series at Corrimal.After finishing third in the preliminary races behind pace-setters Austinmer Blue and Batemans Bay, Helensburgh-Stanwell Park turned the tables in a hard-fought final.
7.10am CELEB GOSS ALERT: Miranda Kerr has copped a bit of a beating this week - apparently the stunner has been using Photoshop to alter her Instagram pics. If the most gorgeous woman in the world feels the need to do this, what chance is there for us normal humans?!
7.08am A survey by a national bridal magazine shows Aussies will spend upwards of $54,000 on their nuptials. OMG that's a house deposit - and then some! Really, really!? I could buy a LOT of shoes for that amount of money.
7.06am SPORT: They may have left WIN Stadium with the three competition points but Sydney FC were far from satisfied with their 4-0 win over the Newcastle Jets on Saturday. Despite the scoreline, the Sky Blues were lacklustre in front of goal and are determined to improve their performance ahead of a trip to Japan to play in the International Women’s Club Championship in less than a fortnight.
7.04am Data gathered by Beat the Q has revealed the humble Aussie flat white is the drink of choice for coffee lovers nationwide, outselling the trendier and more elaborate coffee styles.
7.02am CELEB GOSS ALERT: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt wowed on the red carpet, with their now-grown up son Maddox.
7am The Seekers are playing at the WIN Entertainment Centre tomorrow night.
6.58am Many Australian women carrying gene mutations that increase their risk of breast and ovarian cancer are failing to take preventive measures, including surgery and medication, new research shows.
6.56am Here's what's making news in your Mercury today:
*Reporter Kate Walsh has a story about little Isaac Davies, who has not been to school since last Thursday, amid claims his school is not following a health care plan, designed to deal with Isaac's medical issues. Read more here.
*The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union has raised concerns over the future of the Illawarra’s five permanent firefighting stations, saying they are likely to face temporary closures as the state government’s budget cuts ‘‘take hold’’ in the coming years. Check it out here.
*Wollongong solicitor Aaron Kernaghan has called for a guideline judgment for ‘‘one-punch’’ manslaughter cases, claiming it would remove the uncertainty now facing judges.
*The weekend's wet weather took a toll on dozens of Warilla residents and kept the region’s emergency services busy as rain wreaked havoc on roads and properties.
6.54am Good morning & happy Monday! If you've just tuned in, here's all your traffic, train & weather news for the day.
TRAINS There is a good service on the South Coast line.
TRAFFIC Everything looks a-okay if you're driving around the region or heading to Sydney.
WEATHER I could lie to you and say it's going to be a gorgeous, sunny day but .... it's not. There are more showers predicted and we're headed for a top of just 18 degrees. Hello taste of winter! Right now, it's 15 degrees in Albion Park and Bellambi.
6.52am LOCAL SPORT: Illawarra claimed dramatic back-to-back weekend victories over Riverina and Western Zone to earn hosting rights against Newcastle in the NSW Country Championship final. The Southern Carnival at Orange featured Illawarra, neighbours Southern Zone, Riverina and host Western and was not decided until the final ball in yesterday’s last two matches.
6.48am An amalgamation between Wests Illawarra Leagues Club, Corrimal Leagues Club and Port Kembla Golf Club is set to go ahead with Wests’ members yesterday voting in favour of the proposal. Read more here.
6.46am Radio executives at 2Day FM have narrowed down the field of contenders to replace Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O but have stopped short of confirming that Jules Lund, Sophie Monk and possibly Merrick Watts would star in a new breakfast show on the station next year.
6.44am SPORT: Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou is set to announce his team's captain today, before they face Costa Rica tomorrow.
6.42am So, I'm simply overwhelmed with the cuteness of the images I'm about to reveal. An act of love between Martin the zebra and Giada the donkey in the romantic Italian city of Florence has produced a rare "zonkey" baby that is drawing crowds to an exotic animal shelter. Yep, I know. Enjoy.
6.40am Two loaded firearms have been discovered, following a car accident in Sydney’s southwest over the weekend. Police say the guns were discovered on Saturday night inside a Toyota Corolla following a collision with a Mazda 323. The driver of the Mazda, a 27-year-old man, was taken to Liverpool Hospital with chest injuries.The Toyota driver, a 26-year-old man, was first trapped was taken Liverpool Hospital with non life-threatening head injuries. (AAP)
6.38am Wollongong councillor George Takacs told a packed rally yesterday that the Australian government needed to do more to tackle climate change. Nearly 400 people braved the wet weather to gather at Wollongong’s Flagstaff Hill, as part of a national day of climate action. Read more here.
6.36am WORLD NEWS: A Russian passenger airliner crashed on Sunday night while trying to land at the airport in the city of Kazan, killing all 50 people aboard, officials said. (SMH)
6.34am LOCAL SPORT - Hawks: Coach Gordie McLeod didn’t mince words after the Hawks blew a perfect chance to upset the undefeated Perth Wildcats yesterday at WIN Entertainment Centre. The loss was Wollongong’s sixth in their first seven games and left them looking up at the rest of the competition.
6.32am BREAKING: Eddie Obeid will take the witness stand at the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) today as more than three weeks of public hearings into the corrupt former MP’s conduct conclude. (AAP)
6.30am I love this, but seriously, some people have too much time on their hands. How to look like Batman, using your cat.
6.28am And the crazy weather continues. Sydney's weather has broken another record - the chilly temperature on Sunday was recorded as the coldest day in November in seven years, reaching a top of only 17.6 degrees. The last time Sydneysiders felt such brisk weather in November was when the temperature dropped to 16.6 degrees in 2006. (SMH)
6.26am The Los Angeles Police Department, Batman and a whacky bride and groom were just some of the crazy characters that flew down Port Kembla’s main street on Saturday. The city’s annual billy cart derby was well-attended, despite the wet weather, with nearly 14,000 people lining Wentworth Street to watch over 100 competitors whip down the road in their home-made contraptions. Check out our gallery & video here.
6.24am The Mercy Academy, an all-girls preparatory school in Louisville, Kentucky, is making waves internationally for its ad campaign telling young girls "You're Not A Princess," and encouraging them to "Prepare for real life." The campaign, which aims to empower young women, features other slogans such as, "Don't wait for a prince" and "Life is not a fairytale."
6.22am SPORT - NRL: As premiers Sydney Roosters and grand final opponents Manly return to training, having progressed as far as both teams could last season, so, too, will St George Illawarra, having not. While the Roosters and the Sea Eagles ended the season as the best in the competition, the Dragons were underachievers. As a result, coach Steve Price trained the players for several weeks after they bowed out before the finals, prompting their return at the same time as the top guns. They will do so with expectations that match the best teams.
6.20am beyondblue and the Post and Antenatal Natal Depression Association (PANDA) are urging new parents to just speak up during Postnatal Depression Awareness Week this week. With up to one in 10 Australian women experiencing depression during pregnancy, around one in seven in the year following birth, and even more experiencing anxiety, these conditions affect tens of thousands of expectant and new mothers each year. To coincide with the week, beyondblue has launched its new Just Speak Up website at www.justspeakup.com.au
6.18am Keen to see Mrs Brown's Boys live? Well, the creative team have just announced another Wollongong show on February 27 at the WEC. Tickets go on-sale next Monday.
6.16am Have you got your tickets for the Hunger Games: Catching Fire - it's out this Thursday! Oh so exciting, can't wait.
Have you got your tickets to the midnight screening of The #HungerGames: Catching Fire? Hurry, grab them now! pic.twitter.com/iuIJnpmjDk
— Roadshow Films (@RoadshowFilms) November 13, 2013
6.14am We are now more than halfway through Movember - how does your mo grow? We've got a mogress report on the Morilla boys.
6.12am The silly season is upon us, which can only mean one thing - work Christmas parties. Don't end up pashing a co-worker on the photocopier - follow this guide from the SMH on how to survive the work Xmas bash.
6.10am CELEB GOSS ALERT: Lady Gaga hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend and poked fun at Kim Kardashian & Kanye West.
6.08am A HUGE congratulations to all involved in yesterday's i98FM Camp Quality Convoy for Kids. Despite the rain, thousands of people lined the streets to see more than 1500 vehicles make their way south from Appin Colliery. Check out our bumper gallery here.
6.06am Let's have a look at what's in the national headlines:
*Tony Abbott has defended giving military hardware to a country the UN has accused of war crimes, praising Sri Lanka as now freer and more prosperous. (SMH)
*According to a new research, road safety and child abuse are the concerns that keep Australians up at night, even though they do not necessarily affect their lives. (SMH)
*Qantas has demanded the federal government halt a $350 million foreign capital injection into Virgin Australia Holdings. (The Fin Review)
*Golfer Adam Scott has turned the heat on Australian teammate Jason Day as he eyes an unprecedented ‘‘Scotty Slam’’. (The Daily Telegraph)
6.04am Here's what's making news in your Mercury today:
*Reporter Kate Walsh has a story about little Isaac Davies, who has not been to school since last Thursday, amid claims his school is not following a health care plan, designed to deal with Isaac's medical issues. Read more here.
*The Fire Brigade Employees’ Union has raised concerns over the future of the Illawarra’s five permanent firefighting stations, saying they are likely to face temporary closures as the state government’s budget cuts ‘‘take hold’’ in the coming years. Check it out here.
*Wollongong solicitor Aaron Kernaghan has called for a guideline judgment for ‘‘one-punch’’ manslaughter cases, claiming it would remove the uncertainty now facing judges.
*The weekend's wet weather took a toll on dozens of Warilla residents and kept the region’s emergency services busy as rain wreaked havoc on roads and properties.
6.02am If you've just tuned in, here's all your traffic, train & weather news for the day.
TRAINS There is a good service on the South Coast line.
TRAFFIC Everything looks a-okay if you're driving around the region or heading to Sydney.
WEATHER I could lie to you and say it's going to be a gorgeous, sunny day but .... it's not. There are more showers predicted and we're headed for a top of just 18 degrees. Hello taste of winter! Right now, it's 14 degrees in Albion Park and 15 in Bellambi.
6am Good morning and happy Monday! Welcome to the start of the working week - hope you had a lovely weekend, despite the gloomy ol' weather. Grab a cuppa, roll over in bed (if you're lucky enough to still be in there!) and stay with us for the rush!
