Illawarra Mercury
Saturday, 2 July
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Illawarra cops four times average July rainfall with more to come
A shopper braces the deluge in Wollongong CBD. Picture: Sylvia Liber
THE BIG READ: Illawarra Steelers legacy remains unbreakable 40 years on
CHEERS: Bob Millward (centre) and the Illawarra Steelers committee celebrate its entry into the NSW Rugby League in December 1980.
Mitch Jennings
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All the photos from the Illawarra's wet weekend
Conan Tynan at Barrack Point. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Man arrested after fatal stabbing in Warilla
Connor Pearce • 2hrs ago
Stabbing: Police arrested a man after a stabbing in Warilla on Saturday morning. Picture: File
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Photos, video: Reliving the Steelers greatest moments
Coach Graham Murray is chaired from the field after the Steelers defeated the Broncos at Dubbo in 1992 Picture: Wayne Venables
Defence force on standby as rain hits NSW
Nick Gibbs and Phoebe Loomes • 2hrs ago
Multiple weather warnings are in place for NSW as a dangerous system threatens heavy rain.
GeelongPort 'on track, on budget' to welcome Spirit ferries in October
Meg Whitfield
IN PROCESS: The Corio Quay Spirit Terminal in process. Picture: Supplied
Hunt on deck for Dragons crunch clash with Raiders in Wollongong
Mitch Jennings • 2hrs ago
IN: Ben Hunt has overcome an ankle injury to take his place in the Dragons side for Sunday's clash with Canberra. Picture: Anna Warr
When lettuce is $9 a head, how to eat smarter from what's in season
Lemon marmalade is easy to make and can take advantage of a surplus of citrus, says Sarah Anderson, pictured here among her trees. Picture: ANNA WARR.
Ben Langford • 2hrs ago
'They get lots of free time': The myths about teachers you need to stop believing
Natalie Croxon
A teacher's family members reveal what the hours are really like. Photos: Sylvia Liber
Wollongong abortion rights rally: 'What's happening in America could happen here'
Braving the rain: Wollongong abortion rights supporters joined protesters around the country in solidarity with America. Pictures: Sylvia Liber.
Kate McIlwain • 2hrs ago
Federal help needed to fix region's hospital system: Illawarra health chief
Kate McIlwain
'Your mind games didn't work' Volkanovski's final message to Holloway
Mitch Jennings
AMPED: The Alex Volkanovski-Max Holloway staredown the UFC 276 weigh-ins on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images
Wollongong's new alcohol-free zones revealed - everywhere
Glen Humphries
Two Illawarra footballers off to Manilla with Australian U-23 women's team
Mackenzie Hawkesby
Agron Latifi
What's on
18 fun things to do in the Illawarra these school holidays
Greene Street community day returns for NAIDOC 2022
NAIDOC Week: From left, Michelle Wilson, Nicole Archibald, Allison Day, Kristy Thomas and, seated, Aunty Lorraine Brown. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Connor Pearce
Kiama baby alpaca needs life-saving leg amputation
Rosie Bensley
Vet staff in Kiama with little alpaca 'Sunny'. Picture:Supplied
There's a new dating show on the hunt for Wollongong women ...
Rosie Bensley
A new dating show is on the lookout for Wollongong women. Picture:File image
See inside the $4m art apartments coming to Shell Cove
Connor Pearce
Balcony looking to harbour opening.
One Nation MP attacks Wollongong theatre group over Shakespeare
One Nation's NSW leader wasn't too happy about a Wollongong production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Pictures: The Dire Theatre Company
Desiree Savage
Horsley prang involving electric skateboard leaves car battered
Natalie Croxon
A vehicle sustained significant damage when a teenager on an electric skateboard ran into it at Horsley. Picture: Lake Illawarra Police District
Higher costs for business are costing us all
Adam Zarth
Tough times: Many businesses, especially small businesses, will struggle to make ends meet in coming months and into 2023. Picture: Shutterstock

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National
Author Anita Heiss asks once more, am I black enough for you?
TEN YEARS ON: Wiradyuri woman and author Anita Heiss signs a copy of her book 'Am I Black Enough For You?' for Jan Roberts at the Curious Rabbit on Sunday. Picture: Madeline Begley
Conor Burke • 13m ago
Watchdog wants NSW police powers reined in
Finbar O'Mallon • 1hr ago
The report on NSW Police points to a "concerning" lack of guidance on tough detention measures.
Australia nearing 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Phoebe Loomes • 1hr ago
Australia is closing in on 10,000 COVID-19 deaths, with calls to increase vaccine booster rates.
Victoria unveils gas phase-out plan
Mibenge Nsenduluka • 1hr ago
Victorian Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio says gas is no longer the cheap fuel it once was.
Fuel excise relief to end: Treasurer
Peter Bodkin
High government debt and inflation make it tough to continue the fuel tax relief, says Jim Chalmers.
Sport
Hunt on deck for Dragons crunch clash with Raiders in Wollongong
IN: Ben Hunt has overcome an ankle injury to take his place in the Dragons side for Sunday's clash with Canberra. Picture: Anna Warr
Mitch Jennings • 2hrs ago
'Your mind games didn't work' Volkanovski's final message to Holloway
AMPED: The Alex Volkanovski-Max Holloway staredown the UFC 276 weigh-ins on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images
Mitch Jennings
Two Illawarra footballers off to Manilla with Australian U-23 women's team
Agron Latifi
Mackenzie Hawkesby
THE BIG READ: Illawarra Steelers legacy remains unbreakable 40 years on
Mitch Jennings
CHEERS: Bob Millward (centre) and the Illawarra Steelers committee celebrate its entry into the NSW Rugby League in December 1980.
Watch
Photos, video: Reliving the Steelers greatest moments
Coach Graham Murray is chaired from the field after the Steelers defeated the Broncos at Dubbo in 1992 Picture: Wayne Venables
Illawarra rugby powerhouse Vikings crippled by player shortages
Agron Latifi
IN DISPUTE: Wollongong Vikings (light blue and white) are struggling for numbers this season. They have already forfeited one game as a result. Picture: Anna Warr
Why Wishart remains Steelers' biggest cult hero
Tim Barrow
On target: Rod Wishart kicks for goal against Great Britain at Headingley in 1994. Australia won 24-4. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Allsport
De La Salle confident of downing 'big scalp' Collegians
Agron Latifi
FOCUSED: Collegians player Zeik Foster in action during the team's recent win over Helensburgh at Rex Jackson Oval. Picture: Anna Warr

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First Nations music stars lineup for free youth concert, workshops
Scraps and Nooky will perform in Wollongong for a free all-ages gig on July 8. Pictures: Supplied
Desiree Savage
How Wollongong schools, businesses are embracing UCI road closures
Desiree Savage
Wollongong's urban farm uses local brewer's spent grain
Connor Pearce
Green thumbs: Nikki Aitchison, Liam Fraser and Nathan Harris with one of the urban farm's chickens. Picture: Anna Warr
One Nation MP attacks Wollongong theatre group over Shakespeare
Desiree Savage
One Nation's NSW leader wasn't too happy about a Wollongong production of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Pictures: The Dire Theatre Company
What's on
18 fun things to do in the Illawarra these school holidays
Podcasts
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What's the buzz about delivery drones?
Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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The Roadkill State
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
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What happened to Bendigo's Chinese miners?
Laura Carolina Corrigan
More than 150 people carry the Chinese dragon's during Bendigo's Easter parade. Photo: Glenn Daniels

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See inside the $4m art apartments coming to Shell Cove
Balcony looking to harbour opening.
Connor Pearce
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Community
Greene Street community day returns for NAIDOC 2022
NAIDOC Week: From left, Michelle Wilson, Nicole Archibald, Allison Day, Kristy Thomas and, seated, Aunty Lorraine Brown. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Connor Pearce
First Nations music stars lineup for free youth concert, workshops
Desiree Savage
Scraps and Nooky will perform in Wollongong for a free all-ages gig on July 8. Pictures: Supplied
How Wollongong schools, businesses are embracing UCI road closures
Desiree Savage
Scamwatch: Online jobseekers targeted for drug couriering
Illawarra celebrates 70 years of blooming orchids
Desiree Savage
FLASHBACK: Helen Williams of Kanahooka with some of the beautiful blooms on display in 2012. Picture: ACM File Image
Photos and Video
Watch
All the photos from the Illawarra's wet weekend
Conan Tynan at Barrack Point. Picture: Sylvia Liber
First Nations music stars lineup for free youth concert, workshops
Desiree Savage
Scraps and Nooky will perform in Wollongong for a free all-ages gig on July 8. Pictures: Supplied
Live
Illawarra cops four times average July rainfall with more to come
A shopper braces the deluge in Wollongong CBD. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Watch
Photos, video: Reliving the Steelers greatest moments
Coach Graham Murray is chaired from the field after the Steelers defeated the Broncos at Dubbo in 1992 Picture: Wayne Venables
'They get lots of free time': The myths about teachers you need to stop believing
Natalie Croxon
A teacher's family members reveal what the hours are really like. Photos: Sylvia Liber
Kiama baby alpaca needs life-saving leg amputation
Rosie Bensley
Vet staff in Kiama with little alpaca 'Sunny'. Picture:Supplied
Updated
Illawarra could be hit with whopping 350mm of rain this weekend
Natalie Croxon
Up to 200 millimetres of rain could hit the Illawarra on Sunday alone, leading to flash flooding - like this seen in Dapto in early April. Picture: Robert Peet
New rental support for Illawarra domestic, family violence survivors
Dominic Unwin
Wingecarribee Shire Council Interim Administrator Viv May (L) watches Wolondilly MP Nathaniel Smith, Minister Natasha Maclaren-Jones and Goulburn MP Wendy Tuckerman and Vinnies NSW CEO Jack de Groot deep in discussion. Photo: Dominic Unwin
Stories fromThe Senior
Secret exercise most men neglect
ACTION STATIONS: Regular pelvic floor exercise can have pleasurable results.
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.
Do make a fuss over violence
Hazel Bradley
SURVIVOR: Wendy with dog Maisie, who along with husband Tim, provided much support through the years of Bradley Edwards's trial

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Comment
Higher costs for business are costing us all
Tough times: Many businesses, especially small businesses, will struggle to make ends meet in coming months and into 2023. Picture: Shutterstock
Adam Zarth
Why a national cabinet for health is needed: Editorial
Fixing the system isn't a one government job.
Is free parking the way to get more from our Illawarra visitors?
Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival. Picture: Anna Warr
Have Your Say
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Step aside Boomers the Millennials are here in Wollongong: Editorial
Australia's population grew by about two million people between the 2016 and 2021 census.
Stories fromThe Land
Putting worms to work | In Fiona's Garden
Don Grant's basement worm farm is odour-free and occupies about the space of a small car.
Fiona Ogilvie
Opinion
Biosecurity issues more urgent by the day
Andrew Norris
Kiland announces biochar plan to stock exchange
Stan Gorton
Fire-damaged logs harvested in the months after the 2019/2020 bushfire disaster on Kangaroo Island. Picture: Kiland
Life & Style
Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?
A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock
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Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes
Dr Anne Quain
Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.
Opinion
Handy augmented reality app making the unreal practical
Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk
New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home. Picture: Shutterstock.

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UCI World Road Championships 2022
How Wollongong schools, businesses are embracing UCI road closures
Desiree Savage
Wollongong 2022
Wollongong merchandise for UCI world champs revealed
Rosie Bensley
Unveiled: Wollongong 2022 launching their merchandise with Simon Kersten and Jules Verheyen. Picture: Sylvia Liber.
What's on
Seven of the best bushwalks in and around the Illawarra
Merryn Porter
Great pastime: Bushwalking is not only a great from of exercise but allows you to get back to nature. Picture: Brad Liber
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