Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 19 April 2024
The business has been non-operational for nearly a week.
Connor Pearce
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At this stage, his condition is unknown.
Grace Crivellaro
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The departure of the group's executive director surprised many in the region.
Connor Pearce
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Paula Martin is leading Business Illawarra as the organisation restructures and searches for a new head. Pictures by ACM
'To say it's tightly-held is probably an understatement.'
Brendan Crabb • 2hrs ago
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'Wirruna Estate', a 37.97-acre property at 128 Darkes Forest Road, Darkes Forest is for sale with a price guide of $5 million. Picture: Supplied
The Wiggles have remixed classic hits for their adult fans.
Anna McGuinness • 1hr ago
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The Wiggles Sound System: Rave of Innocence features techno remixes of childhood classic. Picture supplied
HECS-HELP debts are growing faster than some can pay off.
Emily Anderson
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Hannah Pycroft and Baillie McWhirter both have student debts over $50,000 which they are worried they'll never be able to pay off due to high indexation. Pictures supplied
The longtime pub has been transformed into social housing.
Natalie Croxon
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Anglicare Sydney CEO Simon Miller outside the former Steelworks Hotel, which is now community housing for people over 55. Picture by Anna Warr
What's on
This year features releases from Olivia Rodrigo and the Ramones.
Joel Ehsman • 1hr ago
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The benefactors are calling for others to follow suit.
Connor Pearce
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Former UOW Vice Chancellor Professor Ken McKinnon and UOW alumna Suzanne Walker have donated $5m to UOW. Picture by Anna Warr
Investigation
Staff speak out over unpaid super, late wages and missing JobKeeper.
Connor Pearce
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Free tipping at Whytes Gully for flood waste closes this weekend.
Ben Langford
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Bellambi's Brett Marraige with flood damaged household items. Picture April 7 by Sylcia Liber.
Sung Choi, also known as Henry, was last seen in Wollongong.
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Missing man Sung Choi, who also goes by the name Henry. Picture supplied by Wollongong Police District
The show is being held on April 20 & 21, in Berkeley.
Joel Ehsman
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Graham Draper is the organiser of the Brick Show. Picture by Sylvia Liber
He ripped out clumps of hair from one cop's scalp in a fit of rage.
Grace Crivellaro
Her husband and 11-year-old daughter accepted her degree at UOW
Kate McIlwain
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'A shiny star': Dr Kim Livingstone's legacy honoured by posthumous degree
Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
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A swimmer at Woonona Rock Pool. Picture by Adam McLean
'You've really got to leave women alone, that's the bottom line.'
Grace Crivellaro
'Can I please touch them?' Figtree parolee's ear fetish prompts house arrest
Judit Hajner says she has been asking for maintenance for years.
Natalie Croxon
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The pursuit came to an end when the pair ran out of petrol.
Connor Pearce
The pursuit led police from Toradgi, to Helensburgh, before ending at Bulli Tops. Picture from file
Mr Golya arrived in Australia in 1959 from Italy.
Joel Ehsman • 28m ago
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Dino Golya learnt to read and speak English from reading the Illawarra Mercury. Picture by Robert Peet
Samara Low was caught at Dubai airport on her way to London.
Ben Carr • 27m ago
Knives, imitation guns and swords were also allegedly sold.
Anna Houlahan • 26m ago
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Armed police officers. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Find has caused a great deal of distress to community, MP says.
Taylor Dodge, Andrew Pearson
Member for Wagga Joe McGirr is among those calling on for an inquiry into the mass killing of hundreds of horses at a property near Wagga. File picture
Many may have vintage treasures hidden at home.
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied
The 16-year-old was interviewed in hospital and charged.
Anna McGuinness
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Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was delivering a livestreamed sermon when he was allegedly attacked. Picture by Christ The Good Shepherd Church
All the ins, outs and key men ahead of the new season
Mitch Jennings
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The Butchers host Wests at Gibson Park on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Tyrell Fuimaono in preseason action for the Butchers and (inset) as a Dragon. Picture by Adam McLean
Adopters at National Adoption Day were a diverse mix of people
Michael Cowley • 1hr ago
Jo Cunningham and her daughter Abbie with their new family member Jai. Picture Ross Schultz. Picture supplied
Shellharbour Sharks and Warilla Gorillas will battle it out
Agron Latifi
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'I've actually mentioned that in the team talk...'
Jordan Warren
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David Carney says he hopes Sydney FC's active supporter group 'The Cove' travels in numbers for their game against the Wolves on Sunday. Picture by Adam McLean
Christian Tuipulotu debuts for the Dragons on the wing.
Mitch Jennings
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Christian Tuipulotu will debut for the Dragons against the Warriors on Friday. Picture by Dragons Media
Find out everything you need to know about this weekend's event.
Joshua Bartlett
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Triathlon fever has returned to the Illawarra, as (from left) a competitor takes part in last year's Peoplecare Tri The Gong event, organisers on Wednesday work to set up the World Triathlon Cup course at Wollongong foreshore, and AusTriathlon chief executive officer Tim Harradine visits the city. Pictures by Sylvia Liber

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'To say it's tightly-held is probably an understatement.'
Brendan Crabb • 2hrs ago
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Why car spaces are the new investor favourite.
Melissa Kehagias
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The garage comes with a roller door - that rolls up, and rolls down. Not bad for $500,000. Pic: Supplied
The home sold after just 10 days on the market.
Brendan Crabb
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The home at 26 Holborn Street, Berkeley recently sold for $1,090,000. Picture: Supplied
The proposal had previously been refused by Kiama council.
Brendan Crabb
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See inside the stunning transformation.
Melissa Kehagias
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The Glass House has had extensive renovations since Arena sold it in 2017 for $1.63 million. Pic: Supplied
The transformation has produced a magnificent, light-filled property.
Feature Property
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Family-friendly and renovated home near marina and bushland reserve
Port Kembla's annual music festival takeover is here.
Olivia Tollardo
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'The last five years have been brutal, beautiful and bonkers.'
Josh Leeson
Em Rusciano returns to Newcastle to perform at the Civic Theatre on August 16.
Homeless people are invited to share a nutritious meal.
Janine Graham
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Brad Romaniszyn from Talk2meBro and Jules Mitry, owner of Balinese Spice magic, will team up for real on Sunday.
A music festival, glow-in-the-dark glen, skateboarding extravaganza and more.
A boy paints a skateboard at CitySkate, the Glow Worm Glen in Bundanoon and the Servo in Port Kembla.
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Drink in history and the future with a tasting adventure of award-winning Barossa shiraz.
Rosie Ryan
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As Australian travellers demand more luxury and unique experiences, one pioneering local travel company is leading the way to deliver whether it's travel on land, sea or in the air.
A render of the new APT Solara river ship debuting in 2025. Picture supplied.
The Northern Lights hold a fascination for humans the world over.
Emma Brown
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The polar lights in Norway. Picture Shutterstock

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The business has been non-operational for nearly a week.
Connor Pearce
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The departure of the group's executive director surprised many in the region.
Connor Pearce
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Paula Martin is leading Business Illawarra as the organisation restructures and searches for a new head. Pictures by ACM
Staff speak out over unpaid super, late wages and missing JobKeeper.
Connor Pearce
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Montana Ambrose, Jason Baxter and Leith Turner are some of the workers who allege they are owed tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid super after working at Gloria Jeans Corrimal. Picture by Anna Warr
'We're not sure the company's got our best interests at heart.'
Connor Pearce
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Electrical Trades Union organiser Stewart Edward said workers were concerned a serious injury could occur at the Shoalhaven Starches plant in Bomaderry. Picture by Robert Peet
We're becoming a big corporate economy as small businesses suffer.
Bruce Billson
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Small businesses will be the drivers of innovation and our best hope for improving incomes and living standards. Picture Shutterstock
Tell us what's going on and we'll publish it here.
Newsroom
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Mr Golya arrived in Australia in 1959 from Italy.
Joel Ehsman • 28m ago
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Dino Golya learnt to read and speak English from reading the Illawarra Mercury. Picture by Robert Peet
This year features releases from Olivia Rodrigo and the Ramones.
Joel Ehsman • 1hr ago
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Jeb Taylor and Nick Irwin from Music Farmers ahead of Record Store Day on Saturday, Picture by Robert Peet
The man was taken to hospital.
Natalie Croxon • 2hrs ago
Sung Choi, also known as Henry, was last seen in Wollongong.
Newsroom
Missing man Sung Choi, who also goes by the name Henry. Picture supplied by Wollongong Police District
The Butchers host Wests at Gibson Park on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Tyrell Fuimaono in preseason action for the Butchers and (inset) as a Dragon. Picture by Adam McLean
All the ins, outs and key men ahead of the new season
Mitch Jennings
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All Illawarra League rivals are eyeing the Thirroul Butchers' crown. Picture by Anna Warr
With climate change, we're likely to see events like this happen with more frequency.
Greg Doyle, Wollongong City Council General Manager
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'It's vital we're not hampered by red tape and over zealous insurers.'
Ryan Park, Member for Keira
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Rick Fleming surveys the damage to the beer garden at Shell's Diner and inset Minister for the Illawarra and the South Coast Ryan Park MP. Main picture by Anna Warr
'Climate change means the Illawarra now holds a place in the top ten storm-affected regions in NSW.'
Paul Scully Mp, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces
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Road damage on Lawrence Hargrave Drive on Saturday, April 6 and inset Paul Scully MP, Minister for Planning and Public Spaces. Main picture by Anna Warr
Now is the time for the Illawarra's voice to be heard in the corridors of state and federal parliament.
Flooding of Hewitts Creek out the back of houses on Lachlan St, Thirroul. Picture by Anna Warr
What if we considered another way of doing things?
Chris Homer, Shellharbour Mayor
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Shellharbour mayor Chris Homer (inset) wants a collaborative approach to the future. Main picture supplied, inset picture by Robert Peet

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Set a cracking pace on a London trip perfect for teens.
Danielle Teutsch • 32m ago
Picking one won't be easy, but our experts are here to help.
Mal Chenu and Amy Cooper
The ultimate Australian outback showdown - Kimberley v Kakadu
Hotel Review: Crystalbrook Byron
Kate Cox
Crystalbrook, Byron Bay. Picture supplied
Wildlife encounters that'll leave you speechless.
Rob McFarland
From budget to bucket-list, we have the full lowdown.
Akash Arora
Heading to Paris for the Olympics? Here's our pick of the city's best hotels
There's never a boring moment in the cruise world. Here's why.
Cruise control: New ships and voyages to put on your radar now
From Victoria to the NT, here's the lowdown.
These incredible festivals are about to kick off in Australia soon
Start planning now for an unforgettable summer in Edinburgh.
Kristie Kellahan
Scotland calling: Experience a touch of royal magic in Edinburgh

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Car Expert
After around a decade on the market, the second-generation Audi Q7 is set to be replaced. It's expected to debut in 2025.
William Stopford
An unattended toddler was able to start the family’s Tesla Model X and run into his pregnant mother, who has filed a lawsuit against the carmaker.
Jordan Mulach
500 Mitsubishi Outlanders have been recalled due to a rear-view camera fault, which could result in no image appearing on the touchscreen.
Jordan Mulach
The seven-seat Mercedes-Benz EQB crossover is pricier than before, but gets more range and standard equipment.
William Stopford
Mercedes-Benz was reportedly testing out a range-extender drivetrain in its EQS, but has now stopped work on the project.
Derek Fung
The Senior
Think you're smarter than The Lightning Bolt? Find out all about the new Chaser in Australia.
Therese Murray
Proposed law changes to reduce financial elder abuse.
Eileen Wood
The Standing Council of Attorneys-General is looking into changes to financial Enduring Powers of Attorney. Picture Shutterstock
Persistence has paid off for veterans golfer Rita Gounder.
Rowan Cowley
Rita Gounder is Western Sydney Region Veteran Golf Association's ladies player of the year. Picture supplied
The Land
With rain on the horizon, Namoi Valley cotton growers have launched into picking.
Sandra Godwin • 28m ago
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A holistically managed tablelands country that has been cell grazed for the past 20 years is on the market for $2200/acre.
Mark Phelps • 1hr ago
A holistically managed tablelands country that has been cell grazed for the past 20 years is on the market for $2200/acre. Picture supplied
Quality sells, but the market is easier in line with prices easing across the state.
Simon Chamberlain
Stephen and Audrey Gill, Alexander Downs, Merriwa with the champion pen of steers, entered by Marina Seven Holdings Pty Ltd, Timor, which averaged 373 kilograms and made 352c/kg, returning $1312. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain
In this article, we show you exactly what to look for when buying a bassinet.
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Many may have vintage treasures hidden at home.
Carla Mascarenhas
Isabella Galimberti with her collection of toys. Picture: Supplied

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It was a contentious event which cost Wollongong businesses $11.5 million in trade.
Desiree Savage
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Here's seven places to find a tasty G&T in Wollongong.
Desiree Savage
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April and Mark Greenfeld of Wolf and Woman, the Illawarra's newest gin distillery. The Bellambi operation will be open to the public in the later half of 2022. Picture: Robert Peet

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