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Sue Karpik has been communicating with her husband Henry via Facetime for much of the past six weeks due to tight visitor restrictions in the dedicated COVID intensive care unit. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Former Wollongong cop, and first COVID ICU patient, off ventilator after five weeks

Lisa Wachsmuth
1hr ago

Police carry out a line search on land neighbouring the apartment complex, where a man was critically injured in the stairwell. Pictures: Robert Peet

SUBSCRIBERKnifeman 'ran laughing' as West Wollongong stairwell bloomed bloody red

Angela Thompson

Hakan Kutup leaving Wollongong courthouse on Tuesday.

SUBSCRIBERDisgraced Illawarra real estate agent Kahan Kutup admits $480k swindle

Shannon Tonkin
46m ago

Bulk hand sanitiser: Lochie Harley's job at the Flagstaff Group is filling bottles with hand sanitiser made locally by Manildra Group at Bomaderry. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Flagstaff and Manildra have plenty of hand sanitiser for schools

Greg Ellis

From plate to paddock: PM targets hospitality to heat up economy

DIGESTFrom plate to paddock: PM targets hospitality to heat up economy

Gavin Stone
2hrs ago

Eta Aquarids fireball and twin meteors over Half Dome, California, Yosemite National Park. Photo: Shutterstock

The best time to see the meteor shower in Australia

Janine Graham

Cooking: Samara's Omar Nemer with their food truck at Dapto ... Kiama residents were unhappy a planned visit was cancelled. Picture: Robert Peet

Kiama residents unhappy and making a food truck ruckus

Glen Humphries

Wollongong City Council will remove the remaining Blue Gum tree outside the Wollongong Art Gallery as it is unhealthy. Picture: Wollongong City Council

Why the tree outside Wollongong Art Gallery will be removed

See which Illawarra schools are over student capacity limits

Social distancing measures see flu cases plummet in the Illawarra

Youngsters help design new nature playground at Fairy Meadow pre-school

'This pandemic represents perhaps the greatest challenge in the history of our university'

2hrs ago

Sue Karpik has been communicating with her husband Henry via Facetime for much of the past six weeks due to tight visitor restrictions in the dedicated COVID intensive care unit. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Former Wollongong cop, and first COVID ICU patient, off ventilator after five weeks

1hr ago

Pleasant Heights Public School has space for 162 students and it is at 162 per cent of recommended capacity with 263 students. Picture: Robert Peet

See which Illawarra schools are over student capacity limits

Social distancing and enhanced hygiene measures have helped flatten flu activity, as well as COVID-19. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Social distancing measures see flu cases plummet in the Illawarra

'Like a pack of wild dogs': Girls refused bail over vicious assault on teen at Figtree Grove

SUBSCRIBER'Like a pack of wild dogs': Girls refused bail over vicious assault on teen at Figtree Grove

Melbourne coach Craig Bellamy and the Storm have set up their training camp in Albury.

Storm can't use Albury council's grounds

12m ago

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FREEA list of businesses in the Illawarra that are open for trading

SUBSCRIBERDisgraced Illawarra real estate agent Kahan Kutup admits $480k swindle

46m ago

Former Wollongong cop, and first COVID ICU patient, off ventilator after five weeks

1hr ago

'This pandemic represents perhaps the greatest challenge in the history of our university'

2hrs ago

SUBSCRIBERHope for Hawks amid COVID-19 chaos: Coenraad

2hrs ago

See which Illawarra schools are over student capacity limits

16:43PM

Flagstaff and Manildra have plenty of hand sanitiser for schools

16:34PM

Sue Karpik has been communicating with her husband Henry via Facetime for much of the past six weeks due to tight visitor restrictions in the dedicated COVID intensive care unit. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Former Wollongong cop, and first COVID ICU patient, off ventilator after five weeks

1hr ago

From plate to paddock: PM targets hospitality to heat up economy

DIGESTFrom plate to paddock: PM targets hospitality to heat up economy

2hrs ago

Bulk hand sanitiser: Lochie Harley's job at the Flagstaff Group is filling bottles with hand sanitiser made locally by Manildra Group at Bomaderry. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Flagstaff and Manildra have plenty of hand sanitiser for schools

Scott Morrison talks to the media about opening Australia's borders to New Zealand. Picture: Getty Images

Travel to New Zealand 'as soon as it is safe to do so'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

PM gives clearest signal yet on restaurants and cafes reopening

Kirsten Lawson

This is the message some people are getting when they try and download the COVIDSafe app.

For some people downloading COVIDSafe just isn't 'appening

Glen Humphries

STILL AT HOME: Victoria and Tasmania are now the only states not yet contemplating a return to face-to-face teaching in term two.

Victoria and Tasmania the last states standing on schools

Kate Benson

Wollongong expats help feed hungry in Bali after COVID-19 decimates tourism industry

Wollongong expats help feed hungry in Bali after COVID-19 decimates tourism industry

Greg Ellis

LONG GAME: Veteran Tim Coenraad is hoping to extend his stellar career with the Hawks. Picture: Sylvia Liber

SUBSCRIBERHope for Hawks amid COVID-19 chaos: Coenraad

Mitch Jennings
2hrs ago

Social distancing: Kembla Joggers has launched a virtual running series that encourages solo running. Picture: Anna Warr.

Kembla Joggers launch virtual racing series as coronavirus-shutdown continues

Cameron Mee

On your marks: Runners at Kembla Joggers' course. Picture: Anna Warr.

Optimism remains Wollongong will host NSW Championships

Cameron Mee

LONG GAME: Veteran Tim Coenraad is hoping to extend his stellar career with the Hawks. Picture: Sylvia Liber

SUBSCRIBERHope for Hawks amid COVID-19 chaos: Coenraad

2hrs ago

HIS AIRNESS: Will anyone ever knock Michael Jordan off his perch as basketball's best ever player? Picture: Getty Images

THE DEBATE: No last dance for the GOAT debate despite Jordan doco

Mitch Jennings
Cameron Mee

RISING STAR: Rosie Davidson continues to show great promise since returning to the athletics track.

Rosie Davidson impresses on return to athletics track

Valmai Loomes

The world's best oysters, on our doorstep

The world's best oysters, on our doorstep

Kirsty Horton

Take a big view of the world, virtually

Take a big view of the world, virtually

John Rozentals

Pilgrims walk through a forest on the Way of St Francis near La Verna. Pictures: Michael Turtle

An Italian journey of discovery

Michael Turtle

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HEAVY: Segression members Adam Bunnell (drums), Michael Katselos (guitars), Chris Rand (bass/vocals) and Chris 'Sven' Sellin (guitars). Picture: Sylvia Liber

Illawarra band Segression records sequel to fan favourite while in lockdown

Brendan Crabb

CREATOR: Artist, film-maker and humanitarian George Gittoes with one of the paintings from his Virus Squad comics and some night vision goggles. Picture: Supplied

'I've written about them, wounded under a tank': George Gittoes to release series of pandemic comics

Brendan Crabb

NEW RELEASE: Aodhan (pictured) has released Drive, the track which he collaborated on with musical hero Josh Pyke. Picture: Supplied

Listen to Albion Park singer's collab with musical hero Josh Pyke

Brendan Crabb

Vickie Roach has shared her experience of domestic violence as part of the ongoing Road to Recovery campaign. Picture: Sylvia Liber

OPINIONWe need to prepare for DV impact of COVID-19

Vickie Roach has shared her experience of domestic violence as part of the ongoing Road to Recovery campaign. Picture: Sylvia Liber

OPINIONWe need to prepare for DV impact of COVID-19

Ten years since fleeing an abusive marriage, Jacquie Charlesworth wants to see a centre set up for women who feel they have no way out. Picture: Sylvia Liber

'Are you in a safe place': Jacquie managed to grab her mobile before taking refuge in the bathroom

Ten years since fleeing an abusive marriage, Jacquie Charlesworth wants to see a centre set up for women who feel they have no way out. Picture: Sylvia Liber

'Are you in a safe place': Jacquie managed to grab her mobile before taking refuge in the bathroom

Moving forward: Melissa Edwards experienced many forms of domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Gaps in support for DV 'glaringly clear' to Melissa, after a three year battle

Moving forward: Melissa Edwards experienced many forms of domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-husband. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Gaps in support for DV 'glaringly clear' to Melissa, after a three year battle

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

An Easter baked dinner recipe that will knock your socks off

An Easter baked dinner recipe that will knock your socks off

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Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Successful businesses create the future, failed ones struggle to react to it

Successful businesses create the future, failed ones struggle to react to it

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Do you know where your money is?

Do you know where your money is?

Picture: Domain Group

WIN TV chairman's Vaucluse property has $4.25m price tag

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

Expert reveals 'silver lining' in Illawarra property market

Brendan Crabb

RECOGNITION: Adam McMahon from Bulli-based Dignam Real Estate secured a position in the Real Estate Business (REB) Top 100 Agents 2020 list. Picture: Supplied

Illawarra real estate agent makes the national top 100 list for the third time

Brendan Crabb

How you can make the world a kinder place

OPINIONHow you can make the world a kinder place

Jessie Mitchell

Choose your pencil: 31 days of drawing

Choose your pencil: 31 days of drawing

Joanne Crawford

Making school of the home easier

OPINIONMaking school of the home easier

Deb Morris

How you can make the world a kinder place

OPINIONHow you can make the world a kinder place

We need someone to 'get' us

We need someone to 'get' us

Gary Bentley

Granting wishes: The KidzWish fairy needs people in the community to wave more wands to help families in need during COVID-19. Picture: Greg Ellis.

The Illawarra community is being encouraged to wave a wand to help the KidzWish fairy help those in need

Greg Ellis

Garrawarra Cemetery. Pictures: Christopher Chan

The forgotten souls of Waterfall's Garrawarra Cemetery

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

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

The Imperial Hotel at Clifton from a new angle — at Mt Mitchell, Stanwell Tops. Photo: Bushwalk the Gong

Is this Wollongongs most spectacular bushwalk?

Blue pool. Photo: Bushwalk the Gong

This Southern Highlands bushwalk has a blue pool, cascades and multiple lookouts

A video tour of the majestic Wollongong garden tucked under Mount Keira

A video tour of the majestic Wollongong garden tucked under Mount Keira

Bushwalk the Gong

NSW SES Wingecaribee Unit's Paul Syniuta rescued a muddy Max from under his owner's home. Picture: NSW SES Wingecaribee Unit

How SES volunteer rescued Max the dog from underneath Southern Highlands house

The view from Burragorang lookout and picnic area. Photo: Chris Piazzo, Piazza Wood Works

7 wilderness walks near Wollongong to add to your bucket list

Ashleigh Tullis

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

Watch dramatic footage of massive Corrimal High inferno

BATTLE SCARS: Normie Rowe knows all about the impact conscription had on Australian soldiers who served in Vietnam. The veteran singer has recorded a version of anti war ballad Compulsory Hero. Photo courtesy Origin Music Publishing.

Forgetting not an option for Normie

Rowan Cowley

INSPIRATION: Sue Lennox was awarded the NSW Senior Australian of the Year award last year for her environmental work. Photo: NADC/Salty Dingo.

"One day at a time": Sue Lennox shares her lockdown advice

Samara Ross

Did PM speak too soon on age care visits?

Did PM speak too soon on age care visits?

Cheryl Field

Just get on with WIN Entertainment Centre fix please

COMMENTJust get on with WIN Entertainment Centre fix please

Balloon Expressions is one of those businesses open for your custom. Picture: Robert Peet.

COMMENTOpen for business campaign: Time to buy local

HEAVEN ON EARTH: The yummy goodness of freshly cooked savoury toast.

OPINIONOkay Illawarra, it's time to let you in on the beauty of savoury toast

Julian O'Brien

Bradley Robert Edwards' interrogation by cold case detectives in 2016 has been played at his trial.

Expletives as Claremont accused arrested

36m ago

A second Victorian police officer has been suspended over the photos of Dean Laidley.

Second cop suspended over Laidley pics

42m ago

Howard Rollins has pleaded not guilty to charges over a woman's genital mutilation.

US man on trial over NSW genital procedure

45m ago

Faruk Orman has filed documents in the Supreme Court, seeking damages from the state.

Freed Lawyer X client suing the state

57m ago

NSW Health has been blamed for the disembarkation of COVID-19 sufferers from the Ruby Princess.

NSW Health accused of cruise ship failure

Ashlea Witoslawski
1hr ago

Illustration of the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

1hr ago

The Comboyne community lined the street as Walter Duck made his final journey on May 4. Photo: contributed.

How a village, in a time of COVID-19, pays its final respects to a 100yo

Tracey Fairhurst
1hr ago

Qld students will soon be back at school, but the border and cafes will stay closed till June.

COVID-19 testing slows in Queensland

Darren Cartwright and Tracey Ferrier
2hrs ago

Long-time supporter Paul Ferry has purchased the 2020 Schute Bell Charity Steer for $20,000, making it the 12th consecutive year he has donated to the auction. Photo: supplied

Schute Bell Charity Steer raises in excess of $20,000

48m ago

The first direct to public sale was created to offer locals a premium product.

Why Jack's Creek meat sold out in 3 hours

Lucy Kinbacher
2hrs ago

Wheat is expected to be the big winner from a good start to the winter cropping season across much of Australia, with production tipped to rise 93 per cent from 14.5 million tonnes in 2019 to 28 million tonnes in 2020. Picture: TAMARA VONINSKI

Autumn rain paints a positive picture for grain production

Grain Brokers Australia

KEEP IN TOUCH: Host a movie night with your friends in real time and make sure you don't miss out. Photo: Shutterstock.

Missing movies with your friends?

Linda Lambrechts
2hrs ago

Seven expert packing and moving tips

Seven expert packing and moving tips

From 1880s cottage to ultra modern dynamo

From 1880s cottage to ultra modern dynamo