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PHOTO OP: Member for Kiama Gareth ward touring the Port Kembla steelworks a year ago, walking past the hot rolled coil which is BlueScope's bread and butter.

Kick in the teeth for steel industry as Govt ignores recommendations

Ben Langford

DON'T KILL LIVE MUSIC: It's reported 20,000 turned up to a protest in Sydney's Hyde Park, calling for the NSW Government to can 'ill-conceived' new music festival rules due to lack of consultation and research. Picture: James Brickwood

Wollongong mayor's rock star speech at Hyde Park music protest

Desiree Savage

Duo accused of trying to extort $50k from Illawarra shopkeeper

Shannon Tonkin

Dangerous surf forecast for coast this weekend

IS THAT HIM IN THERE: Wollongong Coal executives - but not top brass Naveen Jindal - pass the protesting workers about noon on Thursday. Pictures: Sylvia Liber.

Rumours of Naveen Jindal visit stir coal terminal workers' protest

Ben Langford

Wollongong man charged with attempted 'upskirting' on South Coast train

Controversial: Many Wongawilli residents wanted the park to be called Bankbook Park rather than Garreeaira Reserve. Councillors voted to submit Bankbook Park to the Geographical Names Board. Picture: Sheargold Properties

Wollongong councillors back Bankbook Park name for Wongawilli reserve

Ashleigh Tullis

MARKET: A leading economist believes the Illawarra's property market would be further boosted by growing links to the Sydney jobs market. Picture: File image

Wollongong house price growth stronger than Sydney: expert

Brendan Crabb

Five-year-old Noah out to collect 1000 sleeping bags for Wollongong's homeless

The Illawarra postcode that investors should avoid 'at all costs'

Mum speaks out after toddler left alone on child care bus for six hours

Fugitive Finks bikie finally arrested by Raptor South in Dapto

PHOTO OP: Member for Kiama Gareth ward touring the Port Kembla steelworks a year ago, walking past the hot rolled coil which is BlueScope's bread and butter.

Kick in the teeth for steel industry as Govt ignores recommendations

Five-year-old Noah Harb wants to collect 1000 sleeping bags and pillows for the homeless people of Wollongong. Picture: Anna Warr

Five-year-old Noah out to collect 1000 sleeping bags for Wollongong's homeless

PROPERTY: Do you have an interesting real estate story that could be featured in an upcoming edition? Please email brendan.crabb@fairfaxmedia.com.au with details. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The Illawarra postcode that investors should avoid 'at all costs'

Jake Smith. Picture: NSW Police Force

Fugitive Finks bikie finally arrested by Raptor South in Dapto

George the terrier-cross was rescued from the RSPCA as an abused puppy, and is now the happiest dog. Picture: Supplied

Adopt a pet for $29 at Illawarra RSPCA shelter this weekend

Phoebe Collins, Ben Paulson, Cody Haub and Sophie Haub at Wollongong Botanic Garden for the Sunset Cinema screening of Dirty Dancing.

Time out in the Illawarra: social photos

Kick in the teeth for steel industry as Govt ignores recommendations

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Wollongong mayor's rock star speech at Hyde Park music protest

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Duo accused of trying to extort $50k from Illawarra shopkeeper

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Dangerous surf forecast for coast this weekend

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Rumours of Naveen Jindal visit stir coal terminal workers' protest

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Wollongong man charged with attempted 'upskirting' on South Coast train

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Freshwater beauty: Grant Evans fished again at Lake Windamere for a bag of yellowbelly perch.

Tagged kingfish on a marathon journey

IN THE SQUAD: Dragons' Matt Dufty. Picture: NATHAN HOPKINS

Dragons trial moved to WIN

THANKS: Rob Beveridge has been humbled by the response he's received from Hawks fans despite his departure. Picture: AAP

Beveridge looking at all options following Hawks departure

Mitch Jennings

Freshwater beauty: Grant Evans fished again at Lake Windamere for a bag of yellowbelly perch.

Tagged kingfish on a marathon journey

STEPPING UP: Shannen Manton and Luke Shiels will make their professional debuts at the WEC on April 12. Picture: Anna Warr

Fighters to make pro leap on home canvas

Mitch Jennings

STAR POWER: Attacking standout Diego Castro has been instrumental to Perth Glory's success. Picture: AAP Image/Richard Wainwright

Glory's star man sits above the rest

Brendon Santalab

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DON'T KILL LIVE MUSIC: It's reported 20,000 turned up to a protest in Sydney's Hyde Park, calling for the NSW Government to can 'ill-conceived' new music festival rules due to lack of consultation and research. Picture: James Brickwood

Wollongong mayor's rock star speech at Hyde Park music protest

Desiree Savage

The Ultimate Cheese Board.

Bega vintage cheddar included on 'ultimate' cheese board

LEADING WHILE FEMALE: Former Liberal deputy leader Julie Bishop will be of discussions at a feminist festival on March 9, which has a satellite program in Wollongong. Picture: AAP Image

All About Women comes to Wollongong Town Hall

Desiree Savage

First class: McGrath Sutherland Shire and First National Wollongong have joined forces to give the Illawarra region world class real estate advice and service.

The region’s best property experts have moved in at McGrath Wollongong

Kathryn Carter

Transparency: Product review sites can tell you which companies are transparent about their customer service statistics to help you make an informed decision about which Telco provider to use.

When human contact makes all the difference

Emma Brown

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on this autumn cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

First class: McGrath Sutherland Shire and First National Wollongong have joined forces to give the Illawarra region world class real estate advice and service.

The region’s best property experts have moved in at McGrath Wollongong

Anyone can shop at Catch, but by joining Club Catch you get even sweeter deals. Over 100,000 Australians are reaping the rewards - the country's largest online family.

Join the online club that offers real savings

Emma Brown

One of Australia’s top eye surgeons brings his talents to Wollongong

PROPERTY: Do you have an interesting real estate story that could be featured in an upcoming edition? Please email brendan.crabb@fairfaxmedia.com.au with details. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The Illawarra postcode that investors should avoid 'at all costs'

Brendan Crabb

MARKET: A leading economist believes the Illawarra's property market would be further boosted by growing links to the Sydney jobs market. Picture: File image

Wollongong house price growth stronger than Sydney: expert

Brendan Crabb

Sale of ‘dream home’ at Bulli tops the $3m mark

Brendan Crabb

CARER: Illawarra resident Nikki Bushell, whose daughter made an attempt on her own life nearly two years ago. Picture: Robert Peet

‘I thought I had to hide every knife’: A mother’s story

Brendan Crabb

QPR ADVOCATES: The Illawarra Hawks playing group undertaking suicide prevention training as part of the #care2qpr campaign. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Illawarra Hawks join QPR campaign for suicide prevention

Thanks to rehab and psychotherapy Bruce McMillan has sufficiently recovered from his own mental health problems and is now helping others with theirs. Picture: Robert Peet

How talking helped this Wollongong man after years of keeping suicidal thoughts to himself

Lisa Wachsmuth

CARER: Illawarra resident Nikki Bushell, whose daughter made an attempt on her own life nearly two years ago. Picture: Robert Peet

‘I thought I had to hide every knife’: A mother’s story

QPR ADVOCATES: The Illawarra Hawks playing group undertaking suicide prevention training as part of the #care2qpr campaign. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Illawarra Hawks join the QPR campaign for suicide prevention

Those gathered at the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative's event in Kiama on Thursday heard from panel members about the success of the LifeSpan project. Pictures: Robert Peet

Celebrating region’s world-class approach to suicide prevention

Lisa Wachsmuth

F* CANCER: Illawarra Brewing Company owner Dave McGrath with Tay Plain,Rhianna Dillon, Laurie “Trucken” Thompson and Mikaela Ackerman. They're hoping to help raise $200,000 for Laurie's cancer treatment. Picture: Adam McLean

Wollongong music festival aiming to raise $200k for Laurie’s cancer fight

Desiree Savage

George the terrier-cross was rescued from the RSPCA as an abused puppy, and is now the happiest dog. Picture: Supplied

Adopt a pet for $29 at Illawarra RSPCA shelter this weekend

Desiree Savage

The Fathers of Russell Vale Kids (FORKS) will build an outdoor learning centre at Russell Vale Public School on Saturday, February 23. Picture: Russell Vale Public School, Facebook

Russell Vale dads fork out to build school outdoor learning centre

Agron Latifi

F* CANCER: Illawarra Brewing Company owner Dave McGrath with Tay Plain,Rhianna Dillon, Laurie “Trucken” Thompson and Mikaela Ackerman. They're hoping to help raise $200,000 for Laurie's cancer treatment. Picture: Adam McLean

Wollongong music festival aiming to raise $200k for Laurie’s cancer fight

BEST DEBATER: Bulli High School student Lani Taylor makes her point during the debate against the University of the Third Age (Northern Suburbs branch) at Thirroul Library on Wednesday. Picture: Adam McLean

Bulli High School students win debate for the ages

Agron Latifi

GOOD CAUSE: The Shane Howard Trio will perform at Coolangatta Estate in Gerringong to raise money for A Taste of Paradise. Tickets available from www.southcoasttickets.com.au Picture: Supplied

Goanna frontman headlines fundraiser for Berry charity farm

Desiree Savage

ACCIDENT SCENE: Police and Ambulance paramedics at the scene of the accident in South Nowra. Picture: Rebecca Fist

Man airlifted to hospital after being hit by car at South Nowra KFC

A still from footage of the fire by Top Notch Video.

Watch dramatic footage of massive Corrimal High inferno

8 of the most haunted places in the Illawarra and South Coast

The view from a garage roof in Keira Street in Port Kembla. Picture: Kirk Gilmour

Boom! Port Kembla stack comes down – five years on

CCTV captures knife-wielding men robbing Wollongong service station

Andrew Pearson

Elderly man hospitalised after car crashes into Thirroul home

Andrew Pearson

Construction work proceeds on the Port stack. Flick through the gallery for more photos.

Stunning historical photos of the Port Kembla stack

Lisa Wachsmuth

No deal:Labor leader Michael Daley with Electrical Trades Union secretary Justin Page at the launch of the union's campaign against selling off the electricity network. Picture: Adam McLean

Electrical union makes a power play to save the network

Glen Humphries

VULNERABLE: Assault an increasing fact of life in Australian nursing homes. Image: Shutterstock

Loophole sees aged care assaults unreported

Eileen Wood

COLOUR BURST: Capture the splendour of Japan’s autumnal colours on a 16-night cruise.

Fall in love with Japan on cruise

Geraldine Cardozo

‘I stopped breathing’: Water safety skills ‘vital’ for seniors

Geraldine Cardozo

Great Scot, Rob Beveridge has been a heck of a coach

JULIAN O'BRIEN

Editorial, February 21: Libs pledge to put bums on seats

DOMINATING: The Great Fence of Wombarra.

Visit Wollongong, and please enjoy our wonderful seaside fences

Opinion: Ben Langford

He wanted a sausage roll but stopped an armed robbery instead

A former Helloworld employee says Andrew Burnes called in a favour to set up the Joe Hockey meeting.

'Hockey owes me': Helloworld drama deepens

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Thousands have gathered in Sydney's Hyde Park to protest NSW government's live music regulations.

Thousands protest live music regulations

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Greens marine environment and fisheries spokesman Justin Field, Regional Water Minister Niall Blair and NSW ALP water spokesman Chris Minns during Tuesday night's forum in Griffith.

'I'll walk away from the Basin plan'

Aged care worker Prakash Paudyal has won an appeal against his jail sentence for assault.

NSW aged care worker wins assault appeal

Sophie Moore

Gale force winds and big swells are forecast as Cyclone Oma closes in on southeast Queensland.

Oma puts northern NSW on cyclone watch

Tracey Ferrier

Julie Bishop, Australia's first woman foreign minister, has announced her retirement from parliament

Ex-foreign minister Julie Bishop retires

Angus Livingston, AAP Senior Political Writer

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has lamented the disruption to big infrastructure projects.

NSW premier laments project 'disruptions'

Tom Rabe

The grand champion led steer or heifer in the open and school hoof and hook competition was awarded to St Johns College at Dubbo.

St Johns College take Canberra steer titles

Lucy Kinbacher

David Farley stands on the banks of his beloved Murrumbidgee River.

Currents of strife

Daniel Pedersen

Peter Baxter, Moonbah, with Condobolin Show society president and Don Brown Memorial Merino Field Days participant David McDonald, North Condobolin, and Snoopy the dog.

The 39th Don Brown: facts and faces

Hannah Powe

Tanya Murphy: “Now they can literally pull up my chatbot on their phones and ask away.”

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Four Points: One of last pieces of the jigsaw.

Chippendale shows a more modern side

John Rozentals

Parramasala: A vibrant cross-section of cultures.

Your weekly travel inspiration

Step it out after a day's work. Photo: Shutterstock

Busy after work? It could help you in the office the next day

Mary Ward
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The Ultimate Cheese Board.

Bega vintage cheddar included on 'ultimate' cheese board

Tantalising recipe supplied by
australianbeef.com.au

Try this: Tangy parsley and lemon beef fattoush salad