Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday, 28 June
Transport union calls for action after pedestrian fatality on Crown Street
Tragic: the scene after a woman was hit by a bus near the corner of Corrimal St and Crown St on Monday. Picture: Anna Warr
Rosie Bensley • 1hr ago
Lake Illawarra Police search for two men on outstanding warrants
Lake Illawarra Police officers are searching for Mark Unwin (left) and Murryadjah Kirby (right). Picture: Lake Illawarra Police
1hr ago
Bus driver charged after Crown St fatality
Janine Graham
The scene on Crown Street on Monday morning. Picture: Anna Warr
'You're going to be disappointed' - Wollongong council budget tight says Lord Mayor
Glen Humphries
Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said council simply doesn't have enough money to match what the community would like to see done in the city. Picture: Robert Peet
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Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players
Emma Horn
PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub.
Break O'Day council push to make old hospital emergency shelter
Alison Foletta • 1hr ago
Qld integrity report a 'wake-up call'
Marty Silk and Robyn Wuth • 41m ago
The report into Annastacia Palaszczuk's government "aspires to ... encourage openness from the top".
Steelers record point scorer Rod Wishart praises club's pioneers
Agron Latifi
POWERHOUSE: Rod Wishart holds the record for the most tries (68) and points (1044) ever for his beloved Illawarra Steelers.
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Banned rider in coma for weeks after Oak Flats crash
The scene of the Oak Flats crash over which motorbike rider Peter Penman has pleaded guilty to negligent driving and other charges. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Natalie Croxon
EPA fines Shellharbour asbestos dumper $450,000
Connor Pearce
Contaminated fill at the Croom site. Picture: Supplied
Vote: Who is your all-time favourite Illawarra Steeler?
Warrawong man jailed for punching taxi driver in face
Natalie Croxon
Johnny Leatham will spend three months behind bars for punching a taxi driver. Picture: Facebook
Twin towers planned for Wollongong's Gladstone Avenue
Glen Humphries
Going up: A stretch of Gladstone Avenue has two new multi-storey apartment blocks planned - and they're right next to each other. Picture: Robert Peet
How you could soon have your heart disease treated overnight
Dominic Unwin
Mittagong man Brian Richardson is one of an estimated 66,500 Australians living with aortic stenosis. Photo: supplied
Industrial action slows commute for Illawarra train passengers
Commuters at Wollongong railway station on Tuesday morning.
Natalie Croxon
Long-term health issues affect two in five Illawarra residents: Census
Kate McIlwain
"For the first time, we have data on long-term health conditions across the whole population," Australian Statistican David Gruen said.
In Depth
How Wollongong workers took on their employer over lost wages - and won
Connor Pearce • 2hrs ago
Have you seen these men in the Illawarra?
Mark Unwin (left) and Murryadjah Kirby are wanted on outstanding warrants. Pictures: supplied
Vale Frank Moorhouse: Nowra-born author remembered for his talent and influence
Jorja McDonnell
INFLUENTIAL: Nowra-born author and journalist Frank Moorhouse has died, aged 83. Picture: file.
Undermanned Illawarra Hawks NBL1 East women ready for crucial road-double
Agron Latifi
BIG TIME: Tyler Scaife was impressive for Illawarra in their win over Hills Hornets, contributing 20 points, six rebounds, four steals and three assists. Picture: Joel Armstrong
Weerona College reopens its doors amid student housing crisis
Weerona College is now accepting applications. Picture: Supplied
Connor Pearce
How 500-hour unpaid placements impact UOW's international students
Zaina Sayeda
Sanjoli Banerjee feels economically disadvantaged, having to balance placement, study and paid work. Picture: Anna Warr
Wollongong to march in solidarity with US women over abortion bans
Rosie Bensley
Women's March in Washington demanding continued access to abortion after the ban on most abortions in Texas. Picture: Shutterstock
Latest News
Qld integrity report a 'wake-up call'
Marty Silk and Robyn Wuth • 41m ago
The report into Annastacia Palaszczuk's government "aspires to ... encourage openness from the top".
SA company fined over power rules breach
Michael Ramsey and Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.

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Digest
Informer: First day of 'pollie school' and census data delight
Class of 2022: Australias newest MPs will be introduced to their new lives in the House of Representatives. Picture Elesa Kurtz
Olivia Ireland • 2hrs ago
Homes with a mortgage double in 25 years
Colin Brinsden, Aap Economics and Business Correspondent
Of the 9.8 million people paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million have a weekly income of $4000 or more.
Back to where it all began for bestselling author
Erin Williams • 52m ago
CONNECTION: Internationally bestselling author Helen FitzGerald was a boarder at St Martin's in the Pines.
Free flu jab rollout extended in Victoria
Melissa Meehan • 1hr ago
Free vaccinations are available at 2000 GP clinics and pharmacies across Victoria until July 10.
SA company fined over power rules breach
Michael Ramsey and Tim Dornin • 1hr ago
The operator of South Australia's Tesla big battery has been ordered to pay a $900,000 fine.
Sport
Steelers record point scorer Rod Wishart praises club's pioneers
POWERHOUSE: Rod Wishart holds the record for the most tries (68) and points (1044) ever for his beloved Illawarra Steelers.
Agron Latifi
Vote: Who is your all-time favourite Illawarra Steeler?
Dragons sweat on Hunt's fitness ahead of crunch Raiders clash
Mitch Jennings
WAIT AND SEE: Ben Hunt has been named for Dragons clash with the Raiders despite picking up an ankle injury in Origin II. Picture: Anna Warr
Undermanned Illawarra Hawks NBL1 East women ready for crucial road-double
Agron Latifi
BIG TIME: Tyler Scaife was impressive for Illawarra in their win over Hills Hornets, contributing 20 points, six rebounds, four steals and three assists. Picture: Joel Armstrong
Thomas flies the flag for Australia at Pacific Mini Games
EXCITED: Illawarra's Thomas Noakes was proud to compete at the Pacific Mini Games in Saipan last week. Picture: Picture: Stuart Noakes
Dave Ross
Matildas' pain for World Cup gain: Timpano
Jacob Timpano
Long way to the top: Tony Gustavsson consoles Clare Polkinghorne after the 7-nil loss to Spain. Picture: Fran Santiago/Getty Images
Carli selected to make Commonwealth Games debut
Joshua Bartlett
DELIGHT: Wollongong's Sarah Carli is ready to represent her country at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Adam McLean
Illawarra football clubs joining forces for a common goal
Joshua Bartlett
SUPPORT: Port Kembla Football Club president Frank Gigliotti, Football South Coast board member Tracey Freeman and Wollongong Wolves chief executive Strebre Delovski. Picture: Robert Peet
Federal Election
By-election losses put pressure on Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservatives have lost two key by-elections.
Alistair Smout
New analysis shows just how historically unpopular these two men are
Harley Dennett
While Scott Morrison was unpopular among many for failures during the pandemic, Barnaby Joyce was unpopular even among Nationals voters.
Voter disillusionment echoes back 10 years
Hannah Neale
Lead researchers Dr Jill Sheppard and Professor Ian McAllister. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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What's On
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Seven of the best bushwalks in and around the Illawarra
Great pastime: Bushwalking is not only a great from of exercise but allows you to get back to nature. Picture: Brad Liber
Merryn Porter
What's on
Twelve national parks to visit in and around the Illawarra
Merryn Porter
Pristine rainforest: The Lyrebird loop walk in Budderoo National Park. Picture: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service/David Finnegan
What's on
A colourful kids festival is tumbling into Nowra for the school holidays
FAMILY FUN: The Arty Farty Party children's festival is set to bring an explosion of colour and fun to the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre on July 2. Pictures: supplied.
Wollongong Council spends $1 million on playground upgrades
Merryn Porter
Playing up: A new playground at Bulli Beach Reserve opened last week following an extensive upgrade. Picture: Anna Warr
Only a week left to use your Dine and Discover vouchers
Andrew Lotherington
Experiences: Bush Magic Adventures, Kneading Ruby and Eight Fox Avenue Indoor Sports Centre.
Podcasts
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The Roadkill State
Wildlife rescuer Rowan Wigmore says roadkill should be moved 20 metres from the road to stop scavengers getting hit too. Photo: Paul Scambler
Tom Melville Laura Carolina Corrigan
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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
Listen
Should the Libs shift leftwards? Should Labor trim its policy for government?
Steve Evans , Alex Crowe

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Apprentices, mechanics and technicians: Dominelli Ford is the ideal workplace
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Dominelli Ford achieved certification from Great Place To Work in March 2022, after an employee survey returned significantly higher than average results in employee satisfaction. Photo: Supplied.
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Vale Frank Moorhouse: Nowra-born author remembered for his talent and influence
INFLUENTIAL: Nowra-born author and journalist Frank Moorhouse has died, aged 83. Picture: file.
Jorja McDonnell
NSW Beekeeping shut down as parasite enters country for first time
Tom McGann
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry
Photos
All the photos from Bargains & Bubbles Illawarra
Connor Pearce
Lauren Brown and Nicole Morris
Scamwatch: Job seekers targeted in scam doing the rounds
SCAM: The ATO will never send you an email or SMS with a link to log in to online services.
What's on
If USA, Columbia can have a storytelling festival Wollongong can too
Desiree Savage
TELLING STORIES: Performer Ann Lehmann-Kuit, Fireflies Festival director and performer Lillian Rodrigues-Pang, Honora Jenkins and Juliana Mintry at Balinese Spice Magic. Picture: Robert Peet
Photos and Video
Robertson's Big Potato makes the finals for Australia's Sh--test Big Thing contest
Kate McIlwain
Industrial action slows commute for Illawarra train passengers
Natalie Croxon
Commuters at Wollongong railway station on Tuesday morning.
NSW Beekeeping shut down as parasite enters country for first time
Tom McGann
TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry
A fight against COVID apathy as Illawarra death toll mounts
Kate McIlwain
Watch
Rescue agencies team up to find missing fishing boat
The training exercise brought together volunteers and emergency service personnel for a two-day exercise. Picture: supplied
Dapto substation fire under control, now in the hands of Transgrid
Rosie Bensley
Smoke from Dapto substation fire. Picture:Sylvia Liber
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Police release CCTV as hunt for Nowra stabber continues
Connor Pearce
Michael Kerr walking south on Kinghorne Street.
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Snow forecast for July school holiday period at resorts
Peter Brewer
Renata Hercock leans into a turn on Mt Perisher. Picture: Perisher
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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Have Your Say
Outside the flags? Then wear a life jacket. Letters, June 28, 2022
Countdown to The Gong's Olympic moment
Mark Sleigh
On their way: In 85 days' time Wollongong will host its own Olympic moment when more than a thousand of the world's best cyclists roll into Wollongong for the 2022 UCI Road World Championships. Picture: Shutterstock
Have Your Say
Pensioners' free trips to the tip should remain. Letters, June 25, 2022
New hospital building only part of the health puzzle: Editorial
The new hospital in Bulli.
Have Your Say
Patient management the issue at our hospital. Letters, June 24, 2022
Stories fromThe Land
Analysis
Why corn is a major commodity in the US
July is the money month for US corn, with the crop moving into its reproductive phase. Photo: Shutterstock
Grain Brokers Australia • 52m ago
Ag-Grow Elite bull sale average quadruples in seven years
Ben Harden • 52m ago
Amy Whitechurch of 4 Ways Charolais, Inverell, and Shane Murphy of Tayglen, Dysart, Qldm with top price bull 4 Ways MK R18E , who sold for $28,000. Photos: Ben Harden
Breaking
Man trapped under cow freed, rushed to hospital
Andrew Pearson • 2hrs ago
Police and ambulance vehicles at the Gumly scene. Picture: Taylor Dodge
Life & Style
Export restrictions push up food prices
The latest ABARES report shows food prices have increased 65 per cent in the past two years.
Liv Casben
Wintery non-alcoholic offerings perfect for Dry July
Karen Hardy
Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future
Steve Evans
Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

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What's on
Seven of the best bushwalks in and around the Illawarra
Great pastime: Bushwalking is not only a great from of exercise but allows you to get back to nature. Picture: Brad Liber
Merryn Porter
What's on
Twelve national parks to visit in and around the Illawarra
Merryn Porter
Pristine rainforest: The Lyrebird loop walk in Budderoo National Park. Picture: NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service/David Finnegan
What's on
Seven of the best kids attractions in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven
Merryn Porter
Up high: Illawarra Fly offers a treetop walk and zipline tour.
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