Illawarra Mercury
Sunday, 22 May
Illawarra sports fields turned to swamps, rain not letting up
SATURDAY SPORT: The Woonona Bulli Bushrangers Under 9 team get hosed down after a very muddy match on Saturday, May 21. Picture: Anna Warr
Desiree Savage • 2hrs ago
Michael Molo riding high after dream NRL debut
Dream debut: Michael Molo (right) celebrates his try in Saturday's win over the Warriors
Cameron Mee • 2hrs ago
Photos
All the photos as Wollongong's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises $500,000
Connor Pearce
Dapper: Kerry Herbert of Shellharbour applying the final touches ahead of the ride. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Federal Election
Greens buoyant as minor parties increase their share
Kate McIlwain, Connor Pearce
Vote growth: Greens candidates Dylan Green (centre) and Jamie Dixon (right) celebrate the party's gain in vote share. Picture: Anna Warr
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Federal election 2022: All the Illawarra results from the federal election
Janine Graham
All the action from the Federal Election. Pictures: Anna Warr
Here's what was named Shellharbour Street of the Year for 2022
Tuan Street in Blackbutt. Picture: Google Maps
Desiree Savage
Illawarra Hawks: Jackomas not jumping at shadows as he makes coaching leap
Mitch Jennings
HOT SEAT: "It's about trusting that instinct when I'm making those final decisions." new Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas on stepping into his first head coaching role. Picture: Getty Images
Lake Illawarra foreshore to get $150k for rehabilitation
Lake Illawarra. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Desiree Savage
Informer: Morrison bulldozed in the wrong direction, happy news for Biloela family
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the 2022 Federal Election. Picture: AAP.
Constance settles in as Gilmore's count goes on
Grace Crivellaro
Liberal Gilmore candidate Andrew Constance with former Gilmore MP Joanna Gash on Saturday night. Picture: Grace Crivellaro.
Meet Alison Byrnes, Cunningham's new MP
Glen Humphries
Running: Alison Byrnes, Labor's candidate for the federal seat of Cunningham, has spent more than a decade working in sitting MP Sharon Bird's office. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Paul Scully MP braves the rain to support wife Alison Byrnes
Kate McIlwain
Liberal councillor bemoans Cunningham's low-profile campaign
Glen Humphries
Liberal supporters have been unhappy with the party's low profile at the region's polling booths. Picture: Robert Peet
Appeal for help to find missing Sanctuary Point teen Patrick O'Leary
Patrick is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of slim build, about 165cm tall, with strawberry blond hair. Picture: NSWPF.
Grace Crivellaro
Federal Election
Polls close at 6pm - so what happens if you haven't voted?
Kate McIlwain
Picture: Sylvia Liber
Constance will 'detox' from politics if unsuccessful in race for Gilmore
Grace Crivellaro
Gilmore Liberal candidate Andrew Constance casting his vote at Sanctuary Point Public School on Saturday.
Watch
Caught out: Libs volunteer covers Labor signs at Gerringong
Grace Crivellaro
Stephen Jones re-elected to the seat of Whitlam
Stephen Jones on the campaign trail at Shellharbour on the morning of election day. Picture: Facebook
Glen Humphries
Budgies at the booths: Illawarra residents turn up to cast their votes
Rosie Bensley
Nicholas Bagaric donned not much to cast his vote. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Updated
Alison Byrnes wins Cunningham for Labor
Kate McIlwain
DOUBLE DELIGHT: Newly-crowned Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes with her husband, Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully and jubilant supporters on election night. Photo: Anna warr
Federal Election
Greens buoyant as minor parties increase their share
Kate McIlwain, Connor Pearce
Vote growth: Greens candidates Dylan Green (centre) and Jamie Dixon (right) celebrate the party's gain in vote share. Picture: Anna Warr
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
Tess Ikonomou
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat.
So the election is won. What now for the next prime minister?
Karen Barlow
Labor leader Anthony Albanese meets a supporter before the polls closed on Saturday. Picture: AAP

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National
Informer: Morrison bulldozed in the wrong direction, happy news for Biloela family
Outgoing Prime Minister Scott Morrison concedes defeat in the 2022 Federal Election. Picture: AAP.
Miriam Webber • 1hr ago
Which seats have changed hands at election
Paul Osborne and Alex Mitchell
The independents and Greens recorded a surge in support at the 2022 federal election.
How this Aussie academic keeps striking podcast gold
Agron Latifi • 21m ago
PODCAST GOLD: Siobhan McHugh at her home in Austinmer, with her new book. Picture: Kirk Gilmour.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
Paul Osborne • 34m ago
Senator Simon Birmingham says the Liberals need to address climate change and preselect more women.
Search for missing hiker in east Victoria
Cassandra Morgan • 57m ago
Victorian police and rescuers are searching for missing 52-year-old hiker Richard Johns.
Sport
Blueys blast their way to first place in Premier League
HAPPY DAYS: Jordan Gjorsevski (10) celebrates with a teammate after Tarrawanna scored their second goal against Port Kembla on Sunday. Picture: Anna Warr
Joshua Bartlett • 26m ago
Michael Molo riding high after dream NRL debut
Dream debut: Michael Molo (right) celebrates his try in Saturday's win over the Warriors
Cameron Mee • 2hrs ago
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Dragons won't stop Flanagan from chasing Bulldogs job
Cameron Mee
Options: Shane Flanagan. Picture: Getty Images
Tech Tahs stun Avondale to announce arrival as Illawarra Rugby title contender
Cameron Mee
Mud bath: Tech's Eli Sinoti finds clear air in driving rain during Saturday's win over Avondale. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Stingrays eager to build on derby victory
The new Labor government must move quickly to address the skills crisis, business groups say.
Cameron Mee
Jessica Hull receives early taste of Commonwealth Games atmosphere
Cameron Mee
In pursuit: Albion Park talent Jessica Hull (right). Picture: Getty Images
Illawarra Hawks: Jackomas not jumping at shadows as he makes coaching leap
Mitch Jennings
HOT SEAT: "It's about trusting that instinct when I'm making those final decisions." new Hawks coach Jacob Jackomas on stepping into his first head coaching role. Picture: Getty Images
Tigers claw their way to tough victory over Lions
Joshua Bartlett
MOVING FORWARD: Tigers player Thomas Green kicks the ball downfield during a game earlier this month. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Federal Election
Tim Wilson concedes defeat in Goldstein
Liberal MP Tim Wilson has conceded he's lost his Victorian seat of Goldstein to Zoe Daniel.
Cassandra Morgan • 1hr ago
Federal Election
Greens buoyant as minor parties increase their share
Kate McIlwain, Connor Pearce
Vote growth: Greens candidates Dylan Green (centre) and Jamie Dixon (right) celebrate the party's gain in vote share. Picture: Anna Warr
ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work
Colin Brinsden and Paul Osborne
Anthony Albanese is preparing to be sworn in as prime minister in Canberra on Monday.

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What's On
Vibrant street festival to hit Wollongong laneways next weekend
Louise Clark (stilts) and Nat Harris from Circus Monoxide with Adam Smith from Yours and Owls in Globe Lane. Picture: Adam McLean
Rosie Bensley
Last Light festival to ignite Wollongong small bars this winter
Desiree Savage
La La La's on Globe Lane is one of the venues hosting live music for the Last Light festival in July. Picture: Wollongong City Council
What's on
The Vanns headline free festival at Shell Cove Marina
Desiree Savage
From 10am to 10pm live music will ring through the Shell Cove Marina on June 18, including hits from The Vanns (above). Picture: Supplied
What's on
One of nation's best didgeridoo players coming to Wollongong
Desiree Savage
"We listen to a musician and we feel that vibe, and we feel that theres a certain presence of the spirit of music and the spirit of place and I wanted to be like that since a young kid," says William Barton. Picture: Keith Saunders Photography
Charli's sparkly celebration as cancer treatment comes to an end
Natalie Croxon
Charli Gerrey, 11, has come to the end of two years of cancer treatment. Picture: Adam McLean
Podcasts
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Farmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria
Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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Living with climate disasters
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22
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Goat yoga sets the baa for mental health care
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

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Illawarra sports fields turned to swamps, rain not letting up
SATURDAY SPORT: The Woonona Bulli Bushrangers Under 9 team get hosed down after a very muddy match on Saturday, May 21. Picture: Anna Warr
Desiree Savage • 2hrs ago
Photos
All the photos as Wollongong's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises $500,000
Connor Pearce
Dapper: Kerry Herbert of Shellharbour applying the final touches ahead of the ride. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Here's what was named Shellharbour Street of the Year for 2022
Desiree Savage
Tuan Street in Blackbutt. Picture: Google Maps
Scamwatch: Beware of holiday deals too good to be true
BE WARY: Do your research before paying for holiday deals that seem too good to be true.
Residents tame wild grass in Guest Park to make way for netballers
Natalie Croxon
Corrimal Netball Club president Joedy Petre and other helpers tackle the grass at Guest Park in Fairy Meadow. Picture: Robert Peet
Photos and Video
Federal Election
Greens buoyant as minor parties increase their share
Vote growth: Greens candidates Dylan Green (centre) and Jamie Dixon (right) celebrate the party's gain in vote share. Picture: Anna Warr
Kate McIlwain, Connor Pearce
Photos
All the photos as Wollongong's Distinguished Gentleman's Ride raises $500,000
Connor Pearce
Dapper: Kerry Herbert of Shellharbour applying the final touches ahead of the ride. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Meet Alison Byrnes, Cunningham's new MP
Glen Humphries
Running: Alison Byrnes, Labor's candidate for the federal seat of Cunningham, has spent more than a decade working in sitting MP Sharon Bird's office. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Updated
Alison Byrnes wins Cunningham for Labor
DOUBLE DELIGHT: Newly-crowned Cunningham MP Alison Byrnes with her husband, Member for Wollongong, Paul Scully and jubilant supporters on election night. Photo: Anna warr
Kate McIlwain
Watch
Caught out: Libs volunteer covers Labor signs at Gerringong
Grace Crivellaro
Constance will 'detox' from politics if unsuccessful in race for Gilmore
Grace Crivellaro
Gilmore Liberal candidate Andrew Constance casting his vote at Sanctuary Point Public School on Saturday.
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Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett greets voters at school gate
Grace Crivellaro
Peter Garrett handing how-to-vote cards alongside Labor's Fiona Phillips at Bomaderry Public School on Election Day 2022. Picture: Grace Crivellaro.
Analysis
Meet your Illawarra federal election 2022 candidates
Glen Humphries
Just some of the candidates seeking election in the seats of Cunningham, Whitlam and Gilmore at the 2022 federal election.
Stories fromThe Senior
Building bridges, but plan divides
PRECIOUS PLACE: Greg Ugle by the ancient rock shelter he says will be impacted by the bridge under the current proposal.
Hazel Bradley
Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process
Sam McKeith
The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.
Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video
Anthony Caggiano
Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

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Comment
Not everyone has room left for more frugality: Letters, May 21, 2022
Balancing superannuation and homeowners: Letters, May 20, 2022
Opinion
Why you should vote this federal election: Opinion
Collective effort needed on housing crisis
Councillor Gordon Bradbery Am
Why we've run our election special early: Editorial
Stories fromThe Land
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Joyce pleads for Labor govt to continue regional spend
NSW Farmers president James Jackson, Leader of the Nationals and member for New England Barnaby Joyce and NSW Farmers CEO Pete Arkle.
Simon Chamberlain
Partnership to bolster regional uni engagement
Vincent Dwyer
REGIONAL LEARNING: The CUC and UTS partnership aims to have more students graduating from CUC Western Riverina and other regional centres. Photo: Contributed
NSW stud takes top honour at Queensland State Sheep Show
Billy Jupp
The supreme exhibit of the Queensland State Sheep Show with Elders' Bruce McLeish and owner Garry Kopp.
Life & Style
Review
Full-on flavours and great value
The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice
Ian Moore
Roll up for delightful involtini
Naomi Crisante
A cook with a family flourish
Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock

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UCI World Road Championships 2022
The Illawarra tourist spots that made it into Lonely Planet's new guidebook
Desiree Savage
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The local Airbnb set to make $54k in one week during Wollongong's UCI
Connor Pearce
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Volunteer army needed for Wollongong World Cycling Championships
Rosie Bensley
Susan Cole and other prospective volunteers gather in red as the UCI World Championships put out a call for 1500 volunteers. Picture:Wesley Lonergan
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