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Daniel Westman (right), older brother of twins and alleged drug syndicate principals Joel and Flinn Westman, leaves Wollongong Police Station after being granted conditional bail on Saturday morning.

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Search crews looking for the missing 42-year-old man in Gillards Beach, near Tathra, on Thursday. Picture: Marine Rescue NSW

Man wanted by police after South Coast surf hoax costs $1 million

Ben Smyth

Three people were arrested at a Coniston home on Friday morning. Pictures: Sylvia Liber

Seven charged after drug raids across Illawarra

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Michael Tynan Memorial Challenge Charity Race Day in the Bert Lillye Lounge, Kembla Grance Racecourse. Picture: Anna Warr

Hundreds scoot into the Tynan Challenge on the way to raising $400k

Desiree Savage

CALLING: Amanda Kruit Harding assisted on four emergencies during her recent holiday to Vietnam, but says it was all part of the 'adventure'. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Gerringong paramedic called to four emergencies whilst on Vietnam holiday

Desiree Savage

Judy Beauchamp with her handmade V8 Powered 1960 FB HOLDEN at the Killer Rides Live show in Unanderra on Saturday. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Killer indoor car show on this weekend in Unanderra

Desiree Savage

Jye Bull now and during his treatment.

'I didn't notice the weight loss': Jye opens up about harrowing cancer battle

Courtney Ward

30th anniversary of HARS Jumbo's record breaking flight

30th anniversary of HARS Jumbo's record breaking flight

Greg Ellis

Wollongong's ex-prison gang leader jailed for nearly eight years

Your chance to get inside Point Perpendicular Lighthouse

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Father, son taken to hospital after 'kayak sinks' in Gerringong

A year on from South Coast bushfire: 'I was just happy to get out alive'

Daniel Westman (right), older brother of twins and alleged drug syndicate principals Joel and Flinn Westman, leaves Wollongong Police Station after being granted conditional bail on Saturday morning.

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Wollongong party drug syndicate run by burly 20yr-old twins: court

New arrival: LaMelo Ball arrived in Australia on Saturday morning before his debut with the Illawarra Hawks. Picture: Getty Images

LaMelo Ball arrives ready to justify the hype with Illawarra Hawks

Here's what you really want the new Dapto bridge to be called

Here's what you really want the new Dapto bridge to be called

Chefs: Tom Chiumento and Simon Evans put considerable thought into their food and wine.

How Wollongong's best restaurant stays at the top of its game

Matthew De Gruchy leaving Long Bail jail on Thursday. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Illawarra family killer Matthew De Gruchy's parole to be reviewed in December

Leanne, Aria, Frey and Max Turbett at the monthly Foragers Market at Bulli Showground.

Time out in the Illawarra: social photos

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Wollongong party drug syndicate run by burly 20yr-old twins: court

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Vikings season hanging by a thread after thrilling draw

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Hundreds scoot into the Tynan Challenge on the way to raising $400k

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Gerringong paramedic called to four emergencies whilst on Vietnam holiday

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Killer indoor car show on this weekend in Unanderra

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Godolphin flex muscle at Kembla Grange as spring blooms

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MVP: Collegians five-eighth Jarrod Boyle gets the nod as No. 6 and Player of the Year in Kickoff's Team of the Year. Picture: Robert Peet

KICKOFF: Tough decisions in Illawarra League Team of the Year

Mitch Jennings

Game breaker: Andre Itula played a major role in helping Avondale to a draw with Vikings on Saturday. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Vikings season hanging by a thread after thrilling draw

Cameron Mee

Blue skies: Landstrasse with Grant Buckley broke his maiden at Kembla Grange on Saturday. Picture: Anna Warr

Godolphin flex muscle at Kembla Grange as spring blooms

Tim Barrow

MVP: Collegians five-eighth Jarrod Boyle gets the nod as No. 6 and Player of the Year in Kickoff's Team of the Year. Picture: Robert Peet

KICKOFF: Tough decisions in Illawarra League Team of the Year

Jye Bull now and during his treatment.

'I didn't notice the weight loss': Jye opens up about harrowing cancer battle

Courtney Ward

New arrival: LaMelo Ball arrived in Australia on Saturday morning before his debut with the Illawarra Hawks. Picture: Getty Images

LaMelo Ball arrives ready to justify the hype with Illawarra Hawks

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EVENT PLANNER: Riya Deniau says she may have had failed ventures in the past but her festival planned for Bulli in October will go ahead. She's promised some stallholders there'll be '10,000 attendees'. Picture: Adam Trafford

Businesses voice concerns over Illawarra festival, seek refunds

Desiree Savage

Joe Mungovan is on tour.

Kiama singer Joe Mungovan has a new single and is on tour

Desiree Savage

Judy Beauchamp with her handmade V8 Powered 1960 FB HOLDEN at the Killer Rides Live show in Unanderra on Saturday. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Killer indoor car show on this weekend in Unanderra

Desiree Savage

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

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Are you a stakeholder in the development of Northern Australia?

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Learning through play: Big Fat Smile Community Preschools are committed to providing a place where children are encouraged and supported in their strengths, interests and emerging skills.

Big Fat Smile: Balancing child care costs

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Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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SHORT-TERM STAYS: Anthony Houghton and partner let out suites at their property, Mt Hay Retreat at Berry (pictured), year-round via platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz.

Are you a host, guest or neighbour of short-term stays? Have a say on changes

Brendan Crabb

WORKS: A renovated bathroom featuring floor to ceiling tiling. Do you have an interesting real estate story that could be featured in an upcoming edition? Please email brendan.crabb@illawarramercury.com.au with details.

Expert offers tips on the 'hidden dangers' in home renovations

Brendan Crabb

Zest Real Estate's Sonia De Jesus (director and property manager), Margo Lang (sales agent) and Angie Ritchie (director and licensee). Picture: Supplied

Kiama agency, businesses banding together to help seniors

Brendan Crabb

CARER: Illawarra resident Nikki Bushell, whose daughter made an attempt on her own life nearly two years ago. Picture: Robert Peet

‘I thought I had to hide every knife’: A mother’s story

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra residents invited to free RUOK? Day event

Illawarra residents invited to free RUOK? Day event

Thanks to rehab and psychotherapy Bruce McMillan has sufficiently recovered from his own mental health problems and is now helping others with theirs. Picture: Robert Peet

How talking helped this Wollongong man after years of keeping suicidal thoughts to himself

Lisa Wachsmuth

CARER: Illawarra resident Nikki Bushell, whose daughter made an attempt on her own life nearly two years ago. Picture: Robert Peet

‘I thought I had to hide every knife’: A mother’s story

National recognition for Mercury suicide prevention campaign

National recognition for Mercury suicide prevention campaign

Michael Tynan Memorial Challenge Charity Race Day in the Bert Lillye Lounge, Kembla Grance Racecourse. Picture: Anna Warr

Hundreds scoot into the Tynan Challenge on the way to raising $400k

Desiree Savage

CALLING: Amanda Kruit Harding assisted on four emergencies during her recent holiday to Vietnam, but says it was all part of the 'adventure'. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Gerringong paramedic called to four emergencies whilst on Vietnam holiday

Desiree Savage

EVENT PLANNER: Riya Deniau says she may have had failed ventures in the past but her festival planned for Bulli in October will go ahead. She's promised some stallholders there'll be '10,000 attendees'. Picture: Adam Trafford

Businesses voice concerns over Illawarra festival, seek refunds

Desiree Savage

Michael Tynan Memorial Challenge Charity Race Day in the Bert Lillye Lounge, Kembla Grance Racecourse. Picture: Anna Warr

Hundreds scoot into the Tynan Challenge on the way to raising $400k

NATIONAL FINALIST: IRT Foundation manager Toby Dawson has been named as a finalist for the Third Sector Awards. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Wollongong man named finalist in national not-for-profit awards

Brendan Crabb

KIDS BEING KIDS: Kieren Booth, 3 tries at the new Loose Parts play space at Mount Kembla Public School. Picture: Anna Warr

Loose Parts play now all the rage at Mt Kembla Public School

Agron Latifi

8 of the most haunted places in the Illawarra and South Coast

8 of the most haunted places in the Illawarra and South Coast

Daniel Westman (right), older brother of twins and alleged drug syndicate principals Joel and Flinn Westman, leaves Wollongong Police Station after being granted conditional bail on Saturday morning.

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Wollongong party drug syndicate run by burly 20yr-old twins: court

A still from footage of the fire by Top Notch Video.

Watch dramatic footage of massive Corrimal High inferno

Three people were arrested at a Coniston home on Friday morning. Pictures: Sylvia Liber

Seven charged after drug raids across Illawarra

$250k worth of drugs seized in seven police raids across Illawarra

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$250k worth of drugs seized in seven police raids across Illawarra

Ashleigh Tullis

Matthew De Gruchy leaving Long Bail jail on Thursday. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Illawarra family killer Matthew De Gruchy's parole to be reviewed in December

Cydonee Mardon

Four paws: The flying Keybow in action at Albion Park. Picture Brisbane Greyhounds.

Chasing winners - Dapto August 15

Peter Davis

Crazy: A man races through the level crossing, right in the path of not one, but two trains. Picture: Transport for NSW

See the dangerous double cross in front of TWO trains at Corrimal

Glen Humphries

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Kookaburras to Mr Whippy. What does Australia sound like to you?

Older Australians are among at-risk groups for sepsis.

It kills 5000 Aussies a year, but do you know the sepsis warning signs?

Eileen Wood

Building Bridges to Boorowa volunteer Dick Orchard takes a break from tree planting. Photo: Andrew Scott

Tree change: How one Orchard and an army of volunteers can make a difference

Geraldine Cardozo

Sunrise at Belmore basin by Margaret Johnston

Letters, August 17: Close but so far

CAMPAIGN: Illawarra Mercury editor Julian O'Brien, Mercury head of news Lisa Wachsmuth (seated) and Emma Paterson and Alex Hains from the Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative.

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Ed Space: Sense of 'community' is a beautiful thing

Julian O'Brien

Helping medical research is no challenge

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Helping medical research is no challenge

The former chief attendant of the Martin Place Cenotaph in Sydney Walter Scott-Smith has died.

Iconic guardian of Sydney cenotaph dies

A man carrying a Taiwanese flag was grabbed around the neck by pro-China protesters in Sydney.

Hong Kong protests reach Australia

Alan Jones has been warned about making more offensive remarks like the ones made about the NZ PM.

Radio boss warns Jones over NZ PM remarks

A 23-year-old man has been charged over the murder of Australian surfer Sean McKinnon in New Zealand

NZ man behind bars over Aust surfer death

The PM told leaders at the Pacific Islands Forum that Australia's reliance on coal is falling.

PM Fiji says Morrison no longer a friend

Rebecca Gredley and Colin Brinsden

Scott Morrison has accused lobby group Get Up of 'vile personal attacks' on candidates.

Morrison vows to crack down on GetUp

Kathryn Bermingham

Labor says NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro should stand up for rural jobs or resign as threatened.

Labor slam NSW Premier, deputy on job cuts

Hannah Higgins

Forecasters are predicting little relief over summer for Queensland's drought-stricken farmers.

Queensland facing another hot, dry summer

Warren Barnsley

Concerning NSW Farmers Goat Committee is the proposal for Red Meat Australia to take a more active role in industry advocacy and the allocation of levy money.

Goat Council leader calls on farmers to have their say

Katie Davies

The Elders Riverina Merino ram of the year from Poll Boonoke with Livestock Manager, Justin Campbell, Malcolm Hunt, Elders, Annie Romanian from Apiam Animal Health, judge, Ken Noakes, Forbes, Clyde McKenzie, Elders and Poll Boonoke stud manager Shannon Mitchell.

Seventh win for Poll Boonoke

Olivia Calver

Cut out the 'bull' from anti red meat agenda

Cut out the 'bull' from anti red meat agenda

Two monks walk in the Sacred Garden at the heart of Lumbini. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The holiest site you've never heard of

Michael Turtle

Chippendale: one of Sydney's hippest, artiest neighbourhoods.

Travel deals: Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

NOT YOUR AVERAGE TENT ... Guests staying in the super-comfy tents at Kings Canyon Resort wake in the morning to the Red Centre at its finest.

Canvass a luxury option

Sue Preston

Options: There are plenty of ways to create beautiful and practical outdoor spaces that are also low on maintenance and water requirements. Photos by Jason Busch.

Tips to create water-wise gardens

Compact: The whole house is only 100 square mtres. Photos: Willem Rethmeier on Bowerbird

Tropical retreat is as beautiful as it is practical

At just 17 years of age, Jarrod Emeny was left paraplegic when the vehicle he was driving rolled into a tree. He shared his story through The Land's first podcast series, Hear Them Raw. Pictures: Supplied

'You're just saying in your head, don't be dead'

Lucy Kinbacher