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Motherhood is not a particularly glamorous thing and we love these shows for telling it like it is.

Which working mother are you? TV's best mums

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison's unrelenting election focus on outer suburban seats could remake the Liberals.

Morrison bets Coalition's future on suburban gambit

Just some of the candidates seeking election in the seats of Cunningham, Whitlam and Gilmore at the 2022 federal election.

With the election now called, what does it mean for the three seats in the Illawarra

Meet your Illawarra federal election 2022 candidates

Farewell: Some of the images of Sharon Bird captured by the Mercury photographers during her 18 years as the federal MP for Cunningham.

The federal election may be on Saturday, but Cunningham MP Sharon Bird has been out of work for weeks.

After 18 years, Sharon Bird steps down to put family first

Cunningham candidate Dylan Green, Whitlam candidate Jamie Dixon and Senate candidate David Shoebridge. Picture: Anna Warr

A shift to a renewable economy and funding for local projects are among the party's pledges.

What the Greens have promised to the Illawarra

Voting: There could be some changes - big and small - for the Illawarra's seats after this election is over. Picture: Adam McLean

There are some interesting things to watch out for in the three Illawarra electorates this weekend - including the possibility of a seat changing hands.

What to watch for in the Illawarra's seats at Saturday's election

Wollongong's Irene Murray has been a volunteer with Camp Quality for 14 years. Picture: Robert Peet 

Wollongong's Irene Murray has been a volunteer with the charity for 14 years

Wollongong volunteer honoured for her tireless work helping kids with cancer

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Pictures: Facebook, Steve Evans

Who shines out on the road with press pack in tow - and does it really matter?

The bizarre rituals of the campaign trail

Possible case of monkeypox detected in NSW

Australia, Italy, Sweden, the UK, Spain, Portugal and the US are dealing with monkeypox outbreaks

A case of monkeypox has been confirmed in Victoria.

Confirmed monkeypox case in Australia

A still from Everything Went Fine. Picture: Sharmill Films

Ozon has often had a happy knack for getting to the heart of the matter with his deceptively simple intimate dramas.

Everything Went Fine a challenging take on end of life

Australian Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese listens to former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard speak to the media during a press conference in Adelaide on Friday. Picture: AAP

Australia's first female prime minister has been out campaigning with Anthony Albanese as the race tightens a day out from polling day.

'He's ready': Gillard seeks the national female vote for Albanese

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Prime Minister has walked around national security comments over revelations the government voted down aid funding to curb Chinese influence in the Pacific.

PM denies leak on Pacific aid cut

March4Justice rally. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Plans to better support working women and keep vulnerable women and girls safe have never been so keenly sought.

What the major parties are doing to woo women

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

Will Morrison soar like an eagle once again?

The wickedly funny world that Dahl created seems much of the time at arm's length.

To Olivia: A surface-only look at Roald Dahl's grief

Corrimal Netball Club president Joedy Petre and other helpers tackle the grass at Guest Park in Fairy Meadow. Picture: Robert Peet

Sports grounds have become jungles after months of wet weather.

Residents tame wild grass in Guest Park to make way for netballers

As leader, Anthony Albanese has had leeway his predecessor Bill Shorten wouldn't have had. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison is perfectly correct in arguing that if you change the government, you change the country. People must decide that they want that, from the evidence they have been presented.

There is plenty of room for scapegoats if Labor loses

Prime Minister Scott Morrison arrives at a press conference at the Michael Clarke Recreation Centre on Day 39 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Local MPs 'best people' to determine grants merits, the Prime Minister says.

'Looking at bits of paper': PM slams APS advice on grants

A still from How To Please A Woman. Picture: Supplied

Sally Phillips brings this comedic sensibility and panache to this new Aussie independent comedy.

How to Please a Woman a safe exploration of suburban sex work

Wollongong Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery and CWA life member Ada Rayner check out the new exhibition in Bonacina Walkway; Mrs Rayner's photo is in the foreground. Picture: Adam McLean

The photos provide a snapshot of the history of the CWA in the Illawarra.

New Wollongong laneway exhibition marks 100 years of the CWA

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The news has been all bad for workers recently in terms of a fall in real wages. Picture: Shutterstock

The next government could rebalance fiscal policy via a mini-budget not long after the election. Will they?

The next government faces an economic 'call for the wages'

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says the country is ready for change as voters head to the polls.

Albanese eyes off the nation's top job

Polls point to a win for Anthony Albanese over the incumbent Scott Morrison.

Labor tipped for narrow election victory

A NSW importer has been fined for buying 2500 ivermectin tablets and 10,000 doxycycline capsules.

NSW importer fined over dodgy COVID drugs

NSW CHO Kerry Chant says those returning from overseas need to be vigilant for monkeypox symptoms.

Vigilance key after Aust monkeypox cases

Sandra Mullaly is cheerful in her police photo but her time in the force was anything but.

Former cop says she was driven to breaking point by the organisation she once loved.

An addict broke her jaw. The force broke her spirit

EVERY POLLING STATION: In Cunnningham, Whitlam and Gilmore - right here. Photo: Adam McLean

Here are the voting locations in the Illawarra, supplied by the Australian Electoral Commission

Where to vote in Cunningham, Gilmore and Whitlam

The urgent repair work on Macquarie Pass, which is now open to traffic again. Picture: Transport for NSW

Traffic can now travel along Macquarie Pass, with the road re-opening on Friday - more than a week ahead of schedule.

After almost two months, Macquarie Pass opens up again

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is briefed on the bushfire situation in NSW and Queensland during a visit to the Australian Government Crisis Coordination Centre in Canberra on November 12. Photo: AAP

Far South Coast RFS firefighter's plea to Scott Morrison to treat ongoing bushfire emergency as a war

South Coast firefighter begs PM to take bushfire crisis more seriously

FRUSTRATED: Jack Sykes has lost essential work tools and years of savings after someone picked the lock on his ute's toolbox. Picture: Adam McLean

Apprentice carpenter Jack Sykes had saved for years to buy his tools.

Wollongong apprentice loses almost $10k of tools to thief

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Clockwise: Stephen Staff; forensic police at Matthew Davis' home last year; and the deceased, Matthew Davis. Pictures: Facebook, NSW Police

Details of Mr Davis' fight for life were revealed as his alleged killer applied for bail in court on Friday.

Killer's DNA found under fingernails of Lake Illawarra murder victim, court told

A heavyweight showdown between Thirroul and Collegians headlines round four of the Mojo Homes Cup.

From the Hill podcast: a weekly look at all things rugby league in the Illawarra

Valmai Jane Birch captured on CCTV footage shortly before her death, and police outside her home, where her body was found.

David William Bagster is facing a charge of manslaughter over the 2011 death of Woonona woman Valmai Jane Birch

Witnesses prepared to lie, says defence in Jane Birch manslaughter trial

In 1985, Engadine-based Ronda MacDougall and her family were seeking a location for a holiday home - and found their ideal spot in the form of a beach house in Coalcliff.

'It's just mesmerising': Coalcliff beach house listed for sale after 35-plus years

Louise Clark (stilts) and Nat Harris from Circus Monoxide with Adam Smith from Yours and Owls in Globe Lane. Picture: Adam McLean

Wollongong City Council has recruited a host of local legends to facilitate the event, including Yours & Owls, Circus Monoxide and Wollongong's Conservatorium of Music

Vibrant street festival to hit Wollongong laneways next weekend

Hundreds of people turned up to WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday for a huge celebration to mark International Women's Day in the Illawarra.

All the faces at the Illawarra's International Women's Day lunch

A local man has been sentenced to a three-year community correction order for a child sex offense against his stepdaughter. File image.

The man had invited his stepdaughter to take up martial arts lessons with him, but cancelled them after a few weeks, telling the girl he'd train her himself.

Illawarra man avoids jail time for perverted act against stepdaughter

Waste not: Brothers Braden (left) and Lachlan Kerr (right) and their products at Amos Adams Canning Company. Picture: Robert Peet

In a backroom behind an old butcher's shop, a micro-cannery is using local produce to make the region's finest pickles.

The new Port Kembla cannery making top-notch pickles, bone broths

Make sure you make some time to vote in the federal election on Saturday. Picture: Robert Peet

Left it until election day to vote? Well here's a guide to help you out

Here's what you need to know about voting in the Illawarra on election day

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

No cause for concern: A Metricon display home at Wongawilli. The company says fears over its future are unfounded. Picture: Robert Peet

Metricon Homes has offices and display homes at Wongawilli and North Macquarie-Calderwood.