Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 19 August
UCI road closures could cost Leisure Coast fruit market 'up to $1.5 million'
Michael Braidotti is concerned that road closures will cause traffic chaos throughout the city, making it difficult for his customers to reach him via a lengthy detour. Pictures: Sylvia Liber
Tareyn Varley • 52m ago
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You didn't go to the darts? Here's what you missed
Focused: Englishman Joe Cullen kicked off the night with a win over Dave Marland. Picture: Adam McLean
Jordan Warren
Crime scene established after fire tore through house at Warilla
Grace Crivellaro
Fire: Police have established a crime scene after a house fire King Street, Warilla. Picture: Sylvia Liber.
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Belinda Van Krevel's boyfriend asks for 'one last chance' after multiple AVO breaches
Grace Crivellaro
Sentenced: Glenn Macrae McKechnie, boyfriend of Belinda Van Krevel (right), has learned his fate after he was caught with her multiple times in breach of an apprehended violence order. Picture: Grace Crivellaro (L) file (R).
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Forget the cold, pull on your best undies to help save country lives
Nadine Morton • 2hrs ago
IN THE GROOVE: More than 600 people took part in the Mundi Undi Fun Run to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Picture: Matt Williams
Accused Warrawong bike hoon allegedly found with gel blaster, stolen goods
Natalie Croxon
Jesse Mark Maude. Picture: Facebook
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Illawarra Highway crash
A motorcyclist and a ute have collided on the Illawarra Highway at Tongarra.
Glen Humphries
Bulli High students travel through the multiverse with Dr Karl for Science Week
Grace Crivellaro
Science Week: Dr Karl, who was COVID-positive, paid Bulli High School students a virtual visit and answered their science-related queries. Picture: Adam McLean.
'We're losing our people': Workforce shortages hamper Illawarra businesses
Jobs forum: Fiona Phillips, Stephen Jones and Alison Byrnes listen to local leaders on addressing workforce shortages. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Connor Pearce
Wollongong residents see red over garbage bin fee hike
Glen Humphries
Depending on what size red bin you have, your rates might have jumped a little or a lot.
Title-hunting Dragons will have to face biggest NRLW threat
Tim Barrow
Lead the way: NSW and Dragons hooker Keeley Davis is a key part of the NRLW charge. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Accused car thief has charges dropped after victim fails to give evidence
Natalie Croxon
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Gareth Ward to stand trial on sexual, indecent assault charges
Kiama MP Gareth Ward. File photo
Tom McGann
Avondale property developer still waiting to learn fate for attempted $14.7m fraud
Natalie Croxon
Elie Douna, front, has admitted to trying to fraudulently secure a $14.7 million bank loan.
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Where will I park and 17 other questions answered by UCI event chiefs
Man charged after police discover illegal firearms in Dapto raid
Natalie Croxon
ACCUSED: Zachary Pickett is facing firearm, drug and driving charges. Picture: Facebook
'Lived expertise' can aid better legislation
Louise Negline
WARY: Mel Edwards says coercive control legislation needs to be carefully approached, so protective parents are not misidentified and put at risk. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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The one thing UCI organisers cannot control? The weather: Olympics boss
Connor Pearce
Evet-ready: From left, Matt Carroll, Australian Olympic Committee, Steve Cox, Destination NSW, Adam Zarth, Business Illawarra and Stu Taggart, Wollongong 2022. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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Hundreds of volunteers needed as countdown to Wollongong 2022 begins
Wollongong 2022: From left, Chris Bannerman, Tim Coenraad, Dot Hennessy and Sharon Buikstra. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Connor Pearce
Dog to be euthanised after attack in Wollongong street
Natalie Croxon
The woman's injury, as seen in the court documents.
Kiama council 'insolvent' to the tune of 'tens of millions' of dollars, says councillor
Glen Humphries
Tough: Kiama Council needs to stop skirting around the edges of the problems surrounding its Blue Haven facility and make some hard decisions, a councillor said. Picture: Sylvia Liber

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Nation charges forward on electric vehicles
EVs account for only about 2 per cent of new car sales in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock
Hannah Neale
NSW beekeepers get funds after mite fight
Farid Farid
NSW beekeepers impacted by the varroa mite will get financial relief from the state government. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Pain still raw on 30th anniversary of Ebony Simpson's murder
Grace Crivellaro
30 years on: "The memory of what happened will never go away," Kiama's Pete Simpson said. Picture: Sylvia Liber.
'Alarming': Independents eye law change over Morrison punishment
Finn McHugh
Kylea Tink says Scott Morrison enabled an "autocratic-style of government" but wants his successor to focus on the "rulebook". Picture: Elesa Kurtz
Senior Qld cop resigns over lewd comments
Robyn Wuth
Deputy Commissioner Paul Taylor has quit after revelations of his comments came to light. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
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You didn't go to the darts? Here's what you missed
Focused: Englishman Joe Cullen kicked off the night with a win over Dave Marland. Picture: Adam McLean
Jordan Warren
Devils out to make up for lost time as long-awaited Illawarra League finals kick off
Mitch Jennings
HARD SLOG: Wests halfback Justin Rodrigues says the Devils have waited three long years for a shot at grand final redemption. Picture: Robert Peet
Tech-Tahs prioritise player welfare ahead of top-of-the-table showdown with Shoalhaven
Agron Latifi
PRIORITIES: Player welfare is key for Tech-Tahs coach Matt Evans heading into the showdown with Shoalhaven.
Title-hunting Dragons will have to face biggest NRLW threat
Lead the way: NSW and Dragons hooker Keeley Davis is a key part of the NRLW charge. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Tim Barrow
Adopt a dog at Norman Lindsay Gallery
GRNSW's Greyhounds As Pets and the Norman Lindsay Gallery at Faulconbridge in the Blue Mountains, will host a unique adoption day on Sunday August 28. Photo: Supplied
World Cup talk no distraction for Dragons' gun Pearson
Mitch Jennings
FOCUS: Dragons halfback Rachael Pearson. Picture: Wesley Lonergan
Illawarra netballers take long road to big milestone
Joshua Bartlett
MILESTONE: Illawarra District Netball Association life members Gerry Evry (left) and Dianne Elvy, and association vice-president Vanessa Sturman with netballers Illiana Davies, Allegra Davies, Lily Andrews and Skye Andrews. Picture: Sylvia Liber
After 41 years and 1000 games, Eimeren has no plan to stop
Tony de Souza
Longevity: Paul van Eimeren will play game 1000 on Sunday.

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Take control of social media, don't allow it to control you
Headspace CEO Jason Trethowan. Picture: Headspace
Jason Trethowan
How local news affects your wellbeing
Professor Sora Park
The good, bad, ugly sides of social media
Anita Beaumont
Healthy balance: Rupert Saunders, a psychologist and the national clinical adviser for headspace.
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'A pretty exceptional opportunity': South Coast house-and-shop duo hits the market
Sara Garrity
The main drawcard for the property is the unique commercial opportunity it presents.
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Electric Fields headline Spin Fest Beach Party
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16 of the best campsites in the Illawarra-Shoalhaven
Merryn Porter
Beachfront location: North Era campground is in the Royal National Park. Picture: Andy Richards/NSW Government
That's a wrap: Disney series finishes stint filming in Thirroul
Desiree Savage
A WRAP: Princess Productions film their last scenes in Thirroul on Wednesday night at Thirroul beach with fake fish'n'chips van set. Picture: Adam McLean
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Berry Writers Festival to host legendary journalists and acclaimed authors
FIRST TIME: The inaugural Berry Writers Festival has announced a huge lineup of over 40 journalists and authors. The festival will kick off in late October. Picture: supplied.
Ben Quilty, Paul Ryan artworks bought for bargain prices at UOW
Desiree Savage
Auctioneer Joshua Lobb with a Paul Ryan painting 'Black Moon, Tall Ship 2021' at the UOW Art Auction on Tuesday. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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We're working to ease your UCI concerns
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Scamwatch: 'Customer service' app the latest scam doing the rounds
Think before you click: Scamwtch.gov.au is warning people not to fall for one of the latest scams doing the rounds which involves unsuspecting victims downloading a "customer service" app.
Sustainability the talk of the town at weekend seminar
People can learn more about how to make townships more sustainable with a community seminar this weekend. Picture: Shutterstock
'Not what we want to hear': Illawarra could be in for another big wet this spring
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A man uses his smartphone to capture a beautiful rainbow at Barrack Point on the weekend. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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'Support needed' after child's death at Illawarra primary school
Desiree Savage
HABITUS FOUNDER: Dr Sumant 'Monty' Badami is a strong advocate for having young people's voices heard. Picture: Supplied
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Wollongong 2022
Incredible Indigenous art in our backyard
INDIGENOUS ART: One of the traditional custodians Carol Speechley (pictured top left) checks out the Whale Cave.
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Wollongong cafes donate 400 coffees to reward volunteer clean-up crews
Natalie Croxon
Community Cleaneruppa and a Cuppa organiser Brendan Reilly, centre, with Pece and Anita Miserlioski, from Cringila cafe Burek @ Pece's. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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Man charged with shooting 19-year-old with bow in Gwynneville
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Operation underway: Heaslip Street, Coniston has been blocked off by police at 8pm Wednesday. Picture: Rob Peet.
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Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon in Venice. Picture Instagram
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The voice of darts to call Wollongong Tennis Club event
Jordan Warren
Excited: Night Owls Darts Club members Kristian Evans and Glen Gibson with Tennis Club manager Andrej Gacesa and vice president Mark Johnston. Picture: Robert Peet
Ben Quilty, Paul Ryan artworks bought for bargain prices at UOW
Desiree Savage
Auctioneer Joshua Lobb with a Paul Ryan painting 'Black Moon, Tall Ship 2021' at the UOW Art Auction on Tuesday. Picture: Sylvia Liber
Camden queen Pomara Fifth hopes to inspire others after 'surreal' Drag Race experience
Grace Crivellaro
'Surreal': Pomara Fifth was recently eliminated on RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season two after battling it out in a lip sync against Brisbane queen Beverly Kills. Pictures: supplied.
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A man uses his smartphone to capture a beautiful rainbow at Barrack Point on the weekend. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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The Minister for Everything can't stay, surely: editorial
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Jeff's still ham-ing up the airwaves
OLD SCHOOL: Forget about Zoom or Facebook, ham radio is Jeff Lord's preferred means of communication.
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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.
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Lotto R147 tops Coolie for a stud record increase of $11,000
SALE TOPPER: $38,000 Coolie Lotto R147 with auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Luke Scicluna, Davidson Cameron and Co, Gunnedah, and Coolies manager Jamie Edmonds. Photo: Kate Loudon
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Good sale to build on with bigger things to come
Denis Howard
Pleased with the top priced lot VP Resilient R058 selling for $20,000 were McDonald Lawson's Andy Carter, VPC's Sam Broinowski, Elders' Andrew Bickford, and VPC's Tom Broinowski. Photo: Denis Howard
KO Angus top price bull sells to Goulburn
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Tom McGregor, Elders Goulburn, Lincoln McKinlay, Elders Stud Stock, KO Angus stud manager Tim Lord, Angus Onisforou, Emerald Onisforou and Stephanie Onisforou.
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The one thing UCI organisers cannot control? The weather: Olympics boss
Evet-ready: From left, Matt Carroll, Australian Olympic Committee, Steve Cox, Destination NSW, Adam Zarth, Business Illawarra and Stu Taggart, Wollongong 2022. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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Hundreds of volunteers needed as countdown to Wollongong 2022 begins
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Wollongong 2022: From left, Chris Bannerman, Tim Coenraad, Dot Hennessy and Sharon Buikstra. Picture: Sylvia Liber
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