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'So fed up': Why paramedics' new red shirts could bring triple-zero to the brink
Union delegate Matt Vernon, second from right, with his crew Jaz Starr, Brad Rose and Simon Houstoun; Health Minister Ryan Park speaking about his concerns with the union action. Pictures supplied; by Kate McIlwain
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Photos
100 photos from Wollongong's scorching hot Santa pub crawl
Kate McIlwain
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Wollongong's SantaFest celebrations at the North Gong. Picture by Sylvia Liber
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Put away the sun umbrellas: wild winds predicted to hit Illawarra coastline
Kate McIlwain
Umbrellas out at Croome Road Sporting Complex for the Illawarra Steelers pre-season game. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Illawarra KFC worker alleges she couldn't take a break - and she wasn't alone
Lily O'Sullivan was allegedly prohibited by her manager at an Illawarra KFC from taking breaks she was entitled to. Picture by Anna Warr
The lawsuit comes as the federal government criminalises wage theft.
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The giant transport operation that travelled through the Illawarra overnight
Kate McIlwain
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A photo of the spiral case movement as it began the journey from Port Kembla to the Snowy Hydro. Picture supplied
Illawarra MP Stephen Jones calls for end to 'horrific' war in Gaza
Kate McIlwain
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A file photo of Illawarra MP Stephen Jones, who told parliament he supports calls for an end to the war in Gaza. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Host Scully in the spotlight as NSW Cabinet spends weekend in Wollongong
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Paul Scully, Daniel Mookhey, Anna Watson and Ryan Park on a previous stroll through Wollongong.
The best pics from the Steelers' pre-season trials in heatwave conditions
The Steelers got their first trials underway despite the heat...
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The Steelers Lisa Fiola side kicked off the day in Albion Park in heatwave temperatures. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Court and Crime
'I've got a hostage': Illawarra pair jailed for armed kidnapping
Remy Girdler and Joshua Nyrhinen, who were sentenced at Wollongong District Court on December 8. Pictures from Facebook
Grace Crivellaro
Wollongong man first to be sentenced under state's new 'stealthing' laws
Grace Crivellaro
A camera shy Adrian Perez leaves Wollongong courthouse in October. Picture by ACM
Photos
Nazi items, drugs, weapons seized during raids on alleged Illawarra bikies
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Raptor Squad officers with (inset) some of the drugs and weapons seized during police raids in Koonawarra, Flinders and Greenwell Point on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Pictures by NSW Police
PropertyView
The Illawarra's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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18 Gwinganna Avenue, Kiama sold for $3.1 million. Picture: Supplied
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Two years of 'consolidation' before the Illawarra's big office build
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After a few years of new buildings hitting the market, the next major developments won't be open until 2026. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Exclusive
Australia's most expensive and cheapest streets revealed
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Former Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting paid $20.75 million for a six-bedroom home on Linlithgow Avenue, one of the country's most expensive streets. Pic: supplied
Politics
Biden heads to California for big Hollywood money haul
US President Joe Biden has arrived in Los Angeles on the election campaign fundraising trail. (AP PHOTO)
Jarrett Renshaw and Nandita Bose
Guatemala election winner slams attempt to scrap result
Sofia Menchu
Guetamala's President-elect Bernardo Arevalo has slammed manouevres to strike out election results. (AP PHOTO)
Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs
Tara Cosoleto
Australia barley is back on the menu in China following the removal of tariffs earlier this year. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)
Health
How to create a 'cool refuge' inside your house during worsening summer heatwaves
Health
How to create a 'cool refuge' inside your house during worsening summer heatwaves
Kate McIlwain
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'World first' ketamine tablet trial to help depression
William Ton
A trial of a slow-release ketamine tablet will seek to better help some suffering from depression. (AP PHOTO)
Take a look at the future Warrawong Community Health Centre
Natalie Croxon
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An artist's impression of the future Warrawong Community Health Centre. Picture supplied by the NSW government
Business
Top tourism trends for 2024 - and how Wollongong will make the most of them
Illawarra's newest tourism bosses predict the trends that will see people travel next year. L-R Simon Kersten, Brooke Robson, Mark Upton and Amy Duggan. Picture by Adam McLean
Tourism industry leaders say 2024 will be a 'return to normality'
Connor Pearce
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Illawarra KFC worker alleges she couldn't take a break - and she wasn't alone
The lawsuit comes as the federal government criminalises wage theft.
Connor Pearce
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Lily O'Sullivan was allegedly prohibited by her manager at an Illawarra KFC from taking breaks she was entitled to. Picture by Anna Warr
Two years of 'consolidation' before the Illawarra's big office build
Connor Pearce
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After a few years of new buildings hitting the market, the next major developments won't be open until 2026. Picture by Wesley Lonergan
Education
UOW appoints new chancellor to helm university
University of Wollongong chancellor-elect Michael Still, outgoing chancellor Christine McLoughlin, and vice-chancellor Professor Patricia M. Davidson. Picture supplied
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Opinion
Jason Clare seems like a lovely personable bloke. What's he thinking?
Jenna Price
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Education Minister Jason Clare held a one-day roundtable about the teacher workforce shortage. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong
Fingers crossed! Illawarra HSC students countdown to ATAR results
Joaquin Knott, Marlene Even
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Oak Flats High School graduate Molly Campbell has her fingers crossed as she waits for her ATAR results. Picture by Robert Peet
National
Cool change sweeps across Sydney after sweltering day
Sydneysiders have flocked to the beach as temperatures climbed to more than 40C. (AP PHOTO)
Kathryn Magann and Rachael Ward
Crowds bake at Sydney concerts as mercury soars
Kathryn Magann
Scorching temperatures are not expected to deter Sydney concertgoers on Saturday. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia
Laine Clark and Rachael Ward
Four scientists have been evacuated from Willis Island ahead of Jasper's forecast arrival. (James Shrimpton/AAP PHOTOS)
World
China says fossil fuels deal 'not perfect' but crucial
China's climate envoy Xie Zhenhua has told the COP28 summit a proposed fossil fuel deal is crucial. (AP PHOTO)
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Ukraine presses ahead with removal of Soviet monuments
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A monument to Soviet military leader Mykola Shchors has been dismantled in Kyiv. (AP PHOTO)
Ukraine condemns Russian occupied territory poll plan
Dan Peleschuk
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has confirmed he will run for president again at the March election. (AP PHOTO)
Australian of the Year
Victoria's 2024 Australians of the Year revealed
Victoria's 2024 Australian of the Year is Indigenous health leader, Janine Mohamed (right). Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Acm Network
Meet the melanoma fighters named 2024 Australians of the Year for NSW
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NSW's 2024 Australians of the Year are melanoma treatment pioneers Professor Richard Scolyer and Professor Georgina Long. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Stephanie Trethewey is Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year
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Tasmania's 2024 Australian of the Year is rural women's advocate and founder of Motherland, Stephanie Trethewey. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
Car Expert
VW Group Australia's new boss says company needs to pick up the pace
William Stopford
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Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Anthony Crawford
Q&A with Paul Harris, managing director for McLaren Asia Pacific and China
Car Expert
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Jade Credentino
The sorry state of New South Wales' road network revealed
Car Expert
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Paul Gover
Porsche dealers pushing for petrol Macan stockpile as electrification hits
Car Expert
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive
Paul Maric
2024 Mitsubishi Triton review: First drive

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