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Wollongong woman tests positive for COVID as Sydney cases grow

UPDATEDWollongong woman tests positive for COVID as Sydney cases grow

Kim Chappell
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Wollongong MP Paul Scully awaits his COVID test results at NSW Parliament. Image supplied.

'Surreal': Illawarra MPs await COVID test results before budget meeting

Zoe Cartwright

Credit SWEET: GFG Alliance employs about 340 people at its mine in Tahmoor, which it operates under the banner of subsidiary SIMEC.

Tahmoor mine finds hope for its finances

Ben Langford

ACCUSED: Gordon Despotovski leaves Wollongong Local Court. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERPort Kembla pub owner accused of choking, spitting on woman

Natalie Croxon

Many Sydney residents are banned from leaving the metro area and some states shut borders to NSW.

A snapshot of new COVID restrictions and travel bans

Fragments of the virus that causes COVID-19 detected in Bellambi sewerage network

FREEFragments of COVID-19 detected in Bellambi sewerage network

COVID-SAFE: A masked Lochie Endicott wipes down a table at the Broken Drum Cafe in Fairy Meadow on Thursday. Picture: Robert Peet.

Broken Drum Cafe reopens after COVID-19 scare

Zoe Cartwright
1hr ago

GREEN BACKING: The agreement would draw renewable electricity from various sources and council says it would end up costing less than current contracts.

Renewable energy set to become Wollongong City Council's staple

Ben Langford

SUBSCRIBERMore than 15 vacant shops in Crown Street Mall a 'wake-up call'

Mangerton woman admits role in trafficking liquid ecstasy

Men charged after two separate robberies in Illawarra on same day

Woonona man pleads not guilty to woman's murder

Wollongong woman tests positive for COVID as Sydney cases grow

UPDATEDWollongong woman tests positive for COVID as Sydney cases grow

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'IN THE DARK': Swansea MP Yasmin Catley is one of the MPs ordered into isolation.

BREAKINGAll NSW MPs ordered into isolation after Parliament positive

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Pictures: Supplied

Mt Warrigal teen diagnosed with brain tumour after fourth concussion

Tighter restrictions for Sydney, Wollongong, Shellharbour amid 13 new COVID cases

UPDATEDTighter rules for Sydney, Wollongong, Shellharbour amid 13 new COVID cases

Old firm looking to make most of second Origin chance

Old firm looking to make most of second Origin chance

Between trips across Tasmania's North-West Coast to build a mowing company, Steven sat down in Burnie to discuss his life of drug addiction. Picture: Sandy Powell

LISTENSmall Gains Court: how a dad took control of a 30-year drug addiction

Broken Drum Cafe reopens after COVID-19 scare

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SUBSCRIBERKICKOFF: NRLW contract system takes female stars for granted

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UPDATEDWollongong woman tests positive for COVID as Sydney cases grow

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Lions sharpen teeth ahead of next instalment in fierce Gorillas rivalry

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'Surreal': Illawarra MPs await COVID test results before budget meeting

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Old firm looking to make most of second Origin chance

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NSW Parliament has become a rapid virus testing centre, after a minister contracted coronavirus.

NSW's health minister goes into isolation

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The federal government has contracted Moderna to provide 25 million doses of its vaccine.

Moderna to soon apply for Australian use

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Britney Spears has asked a court to end the "abusive" conservatorship her father controls.

End conservatorship, Britney Spears begs

Monica Young says she's ashamed and embarrassed for having a sexual relationship with a student.

Female teacher 'ashamed' of student sex

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Community Corrections officer Emma Bond and Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

REAL AUSTRALIAA different approach to managing crime

Sandy Powell
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The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill has been passed in the SA parliament after a 25 year campaign.

SA parliament passes assisted dying law

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Environment Minister Sussan Ley has lashed Labor for opposing the reforms to approvals.

Coalition short of environment law support

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The Australian Transport Safety Bureau wants to hear from anyone who saw the plane flying.

Bodies recovered from Qld plane crash

Tracey Ferrier
45m ago

STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Broncos, NSW and Jillaroos star Millie Boyle has highlighted the flaws in the NRWL 'talent equalisation' contract system. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERKICKOFF: NRLW contract system takes female stars for granted

Mitch Jennings
1hr ago

Warilla-Lake South's Lleyton Hughes tries to split Gerringong defenders Nathan Ford and Issas Russell during the side's earlier match this season. Photo: David Tease

Lions sharpen teeth ahead of next instalment in fierce Gorillas rivalry

Courtney Ward
2hrs ago

Old firm looking to make most of second Origin chance

Old firm looking to make most of second Origin chance

Mitch Jennings

STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Broncos, NSW and Jillaroos star Millie Boyle has highlighted the flaws in the NRWL 'talent equalisation' contract system. Picture: NRL Imagery

SUBSCRIBERKICKOFF: NRLW contract system takes female stars for granted

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Nick Kyrgios flew out of Canberra on Wednesday night to rejoin the tennis tour. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'I'm in the deep end': Kyrgios declares himself ready for comeback

Chris Dutton

Michelle Heyman celebrates after scoring a goal for Canberra United this season. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Joel King and Michelle Heyman claim A-League and W-League gongs

Joshua Bartlett

Photo: File

UPDATED11 new NSW COVID cases announced

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Confirmed case: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19. Photo: File

NSW Ag Minister Adam Marshall tests positive for COVID-19

Borders slam shut as NSW cases spike

DIGESTBorders slam shut as NSW cases spike

Photo: File

New restrictions, travel bans as Sydney COVID cases jump

Tighter restrictions for Sydney, Wollongong, Shellharbour amid 13 new COVID cases

UPDATEDTighter rules for Sydney, Wollongong, Shellharbour amid 13 new COVID cases

'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

DIGEST'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

Sarah Aquilina

JAB: Jean Hutton gets her first dose of AstraZeneca with the help of registered nurse Jen Graves. Picture: Supplied/Nikki Davis-Jones

Spanish Flu to COVID: 105 year old gets her jab

Jessica Willard

Abundance of caution: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College at Burraneer will move to remote learning for the next two days.

School moves to remote learning due to COVID-19

Merryn Porter

Focused: Saya Sakakibara. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERSaya Sakakibara determined to shine in return to Japan

Focused: Saya Sakakibara. Picture: Adam McLean

SUBSCRIBERSaya Sakakibara determined to shine in return to Japan

In stride: Jessica Hull. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERJessica Hull to use altitude camp as platform for Tokyo Olympics

In stride: Jessica Hull. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERJessica Hull to use altitude camp as platform for Tokyo Olympics

Off and running: Emma Tonegato will return for the Australian Sevens team this weekend. Picture: Harrison Wakeling/Rugby AU

Emma Tonegato desperate to grasp Olympic shot in return from injury

Off and running: Emma Tonegato will return for the Australian Sevens team this weekend. Picture: Harrison Wakeling/Rugby AU

Emma Tonegato desperate to grasp Olympic shot in return from injury

Refugee Action Collective Illawarra member Dylon Tomasi (front) at a previous rally. A rally in support of refugee rights will be held in Wollongong on Saturday, June 26.

WHAT'S ONJohn Hewson to join Refugee Week rally in Wollongong

Agron Latifi

PLENTY OF LAUGHS: Comedian Mandy Nolan will perform her 'The Full Mandy' stand-up show at the South Coast Writers Centre on July 11. Picture: Supplied

The Full Mandy: Comic turned politician to perform in Illawarra

Brendan Crabb

Hospitality business finds its feet: Kayahan Gunes with his father Steve Gunes at Evil Eye Cafe in Fairy Meadow discussing plans to open a second eatery of the same name on Cliff Road, Wollongong in July. Picture: Adam McLean.

Evil Eye Cafe plans to open second eatery on Cliff Road

Greg Ellis

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

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Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

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How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Grand occasion: Great excitement and business networking with the big screen and podium showcasing the winners. Photos: EventPix

Local Business Awards 2021 - finalists

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

A series of properties for sale in the Illawarra around the $1 million mark.

SUBSCRIBERThe 15 new Illawarra suburbs where the median house price is $1 million

A series of properties for sale in the Illawarra around the $1 million mark.

SUBSCRIBERThe 15 new Illawarra suburbs where the median house price is $1 million

The three-bedroom home at 17 Overhill Road, Primbee will be auctioned on July 10. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERLooking to buy in the Illawarra? Here's the suburbs getting 'less attention'

The three-bedroom home at 17 Overhill Road, Primbee will be auctioned on July 10. Pictures: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERLooking to buy in the Illawarra? Here's the suburbs getting 'less attention'

PROJECT: An image captured earlier this week illustrates the progress and scale of the Shell Cove project. Picture: Rhys Collum

New aerial photos show sheer scale of Shell Cove project

Brendan Crabb

An artist's impressions of the Ridgewaters Kiama development.

SUBSCRIBERKiama's $60 mil luxury apartment development moves forward

Brendan Crabb

Sydney buyer snaps up Kiama land for $7.6m to create weekend getaway

SUBSCRIBERSydney buyer snaps up Kiama land for $7.6m to create weekend getaway

Brendan Crabb

Hospitality business finds its feet: Kayahan Gunes with his father Steve Gunes at Evil Eye Cafe in Fairy Meadow discussing plans to open a second eatery of the same name on Cliff Road, Wollongong in July. Picture: Adam McLean.

Evil Eye Cafe plans to open second eatery on Cliff Road

Greg Ellis

UOW student's pet fashion moves from market stall to shopfronts

UOW student's pet fashion moves from market stall to shopfronts

Greg Ellis

Ted Hawkins. Picture: Supplied

Kiama man Ted, 87, wins national prize for fretwork

Brendan Crabb

Hospitality business finds its feet: Kayahan Gunes with his father Steve Gunes at Evil Eye Cafe in Fairy Meadow discussing plans to open a second eatery of the same name on Cliff Road, Wollongong in July. Picture: Adam McLean.

Evil Eye Cafe plans to open second eatery on Cliff Road

NEW BREED: Wollongong Eisteddfod president Tony Purdon with new committee members Catherine Sutton, Trish Belcher, Rowena Sanderson and Tracy Smith. Picture: Anna Warr

'New breed' ready to breathe life back into Wollongong Eisteddfod

Desiree Savage

LOOKING FOR SOLUTIONS: Dr Monty Badami with Emilio Goytizolo want more opportunities for the Kiama community to come together and talk, in the wake of a tragic number of suicides in the area. Picture: Adam McLean

Kiama community searching for answers over youth suicides

Desiree Savage

Submit a photo of your child for our Babies of 2020 feature

Submit a photo of your child for our Babies of 2020 feature

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

Working city: The IMB Bank call centre is part of the 53,000sqm in new office space that has actually been built, is presently being built or is about to be built in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

NEC boss creates jealousy over his ideal working life in Wollongong

Greg Ellis

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

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

TRIO OF STARS: Hawks players Tyler Harvey, Sam Froling and Justin Simon who were all recognised with both club and NBL honours on the night. Picture: Adam McLean.

OPINIONThe Illawarra Hawks prove #ALLINIllawarra is not just a catchy hashtag

Julian O'Brien

READY TO RIDE: Wollongong 2022 chair Dean Dalla Valle at the recent launch of the event's branding at the Innovation campus. Picture: Adam McLean.

OPINIONTime to get on board Wollongong 2022 for 'the ride of your life'

Stu Taggart

CORRECT APPLICATION: Jeff from Booragoon, try the travel tube - used at home, it's nice and soft. FOOD STYLING: BEN LANGFORD

OPINIONCity media threatening social fabric with Vegemite advice

Ben Langford

Supreme exhibit: Ian Lugsdin presenting the Lugsdin Toyota Fabstock Bill Lamb Perpetual Trophy to Doug Walker, Wongara, with Stephen Chalmers of Nutrien Studstock and Steve Gates, Fabstock Wagga Wagga.

Supreme exhibit to Wongara

Stephen Burns
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Simon Prior from TFI and Tabitha and Kelly Bright of Balaclava Station, Broken Hill.

See who was snapped at the Broken Hill MLA MeatUp

Lucy Kinbacher
1hr ago

Rain on horizon as negative IOD looms

Rain on horizon as negative IOD looms

BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone
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SLEEK: An earthy palette with hints of colour allows the decor to be heroes in the home. For windows, layer sheers, drapes and shutters for a textural look. Photos: Luxaflex.

Earthy hues for windows

Marina Williams
30m ago

Gearing choice can help influence how controllably the car turns. Photo: Shutterstock.

Choosing the right gear will do more than help you accelerate

Sam Hollier

Pixers' Happy Llama Vinyl wall mural is USD $632 and measures 450 x 230cm from pixers.us (they post to Australia). Photo: Pixers

Kids rooms design is childs play