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The poor weather didn't miss too much of the Illawarra on Saturday, Port Kembla included. Picture: Sylvia Liber

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Illawarra to cop more rain, winds as East Coast Low looms

Wild winds caused damage to the fence at Pioneer Road Long Day Care Centre in Bellambi. Picture: Sylvia Liber

The Illawarra has received a drenching with rainfall totals in excess of 100mm in 12 hours.

All the photos from the Illawarra's wet weekend

Scraps and Nooky will perform in Wollongong for a free all-ages gig on July 8. Pictures: Supplied

Rappers Nooky, Scraps, Blacx lineup for free Wollongong youth concert for NAIDOC week

First Nations music stars lineup for free youth concert, workshops

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Coach Graham Murray is chaired from the field after the Steelers defeated the Broncos at Dubbo in 1992 Picture: Wayne Venables

Photos, video: Reliving the Steelers greatest moments

BETTER HEALTH: Regional support services are calling on bulk billing options to be expanded to help those who are struggling to find affordable healthcare options. Picture: FILE

A man in his 60s who couldn't walk but was turned away from the hospital, a family looking for help after their child hurt their hand. Regional support services are seeing higher presentations of complex health needs.

'Bulk up bulk billing': Support services on frontline as healthcare options become unaffordable

A teacher's family members reveal what the hours are really like. Photos: Sylvia Liber

Teachers say their work extends far beyond the school bell.

'They get lots of free time': The myths about teachers you need to stop believing

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

Vet staff in Kiama with little alpaca 'Sunny'. Picture:Supplied

Kiama baby alpaca needs life-saving leg amputation

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

EMPTY SHELVES: Leah Davidson, of Amcal Award Pharmacy, Albury, and other Border pharmacists are seeing more and more customers trying to buy up cold and flu medicine this winter, leading to shortages. Picture: MARK JESSER

NSW/Victoria Border region chemists fear panic buying rush of cold, flu medicine

First it was a rush on toilet paper, now it's cold and flu medicine

Up to 200 millimetres of rain could hit the Illawarra on Sunday alone, leading to flash flooding - like this seen in Dapto in early April. Picture: Robert Peet

Parts of the region could see up to 200 millimetres in a single day.

Illawarra could be hit with whopping 350mm of rain this weekend

A movement control order has been issued following the recent detection of the varroa mite in NSW. Picture: File

Queensland authorities have issued restrictions with the aim of protecting the bee industry.

Qld authorities issue restrictions as varroa mite threatens bee industry

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

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The case will return to Wollongong court on Tuesday.

Man charged with Warilla stabbing murder identified

Independent senator Kylea Tink would like a federal ICAC to have the power to sack politicians.

Pocock rejects federal ICAC firing power

Peter Malinauskas says he's pleased the former Liberal stronghold of Bragg is now a marginal seat.

Liberals set to retain SA seat of Bragg

The man was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a stable condition.

Man rescued after trying to cross flooded causeway on foot

Richard Marles says it's important to allow federal police to complete their investigations.

Time needed to probe 'shameful' war crimes

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

Emergency services at the scene of the accident on lower Crown Street. Photo: Anna Warr

The woman is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged 68.

Woman dies after being hit by bus on Crown Street

The scene on Crown Street on Monday morning. Picture: Anna Warr

Bus driver charged after Crown St fatality

Crime scene: The site of the alleged assault on Sunday morning.

The injured man is in a critical but stable condition at Wollongong hospital.

Man critical after passer-by intervenes in domestic fight in Wollongong CBD

A 58-year-old woman will face court accused of stealing thousands of dollars in items from South Coast stores.

South Coast woman charged after $14k in items listed for sale online

Multi vehicle crash south of Nowra near Falls Creek, closing highway in both directions. Picture: NSW Ambulance. 

A multi vehicle crash in Falls Creek, South of Nowra has closed the Princes highway in both directions

UPDATE: Princes Highway re-opened at Falls Creek in both directions after crash

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A 46-year-old man died after suffering stab wounds at a McCabe Street address.

Man charged with Warilla stabbing murder

Rescue: The Marine Rescue boats Shellharbour (left) and Port Kembla (right) involved in the rescue. Picture: Facebook

Two people clinging to the hull of a capsized boat for up to 12 hours have been found by authorities.

Navy rescues sailors in wild seas off Wollongong coast

The event attracted 1500 people even in torrential rain.

Former artillery gunner finds peace with Port Kembla crystals

CHEERS: Bob Millward (centre) and the Illawarra Steelers committee celebrate its entry into the NSW Rugby League in December 1980. 

It took almost 30 years for the Illawarra faithful to drag the world's premier rugby league competition a mere 50 kilometres south. Four years later that competition had a team in Brisbane. It's a mighty legacy to which only the Illawarra Steelers can lay claim.

The unbreakable legacy of the Illawarra Steelers

Braving the rain: Wollongong abortion rights supporters joined protesters around the country in solidarity with America. Pictures: Sylvia Liber.

The rally heard from a range of speakers, including two Wollongong doctors Margaret Perrott and Lisa Brown who help women to access abortion in the Illawarra.

Wollongong abortion rights rally: 'What's happening in America could happen here'

"Presently, the District has almost 100 of its hospital beds occupied by aged care patients who no longer need hospital treatment, but cannot be discharged because there are no vacant aged care facility beds."

Federal help needed to fix region's hospital system: Illawarra health chief

IN: Ben Hunt has overcome an ankle injury to take his place in the Dragons side for Sunday's clash with Canberra. Picture: Anna Warr

St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin will have his first-choice halves at his disposal on Sunday, with skipper Ben Hunt and Talatau Amone both overcoming rep round knocks to take on the Raiders at WIN Stadium.

Hunt on deck for Dragons crunch clash with Raiders in Wollongong

Lemon marmalade is easy to make and can take advantage of a surplus of citrus, says Sarah Anderson, pictured here among her trees. Picture: ANNA WARR.

Chains of supply and demand have been disrupted by drought, pandemic and torrential rains - so why not learn to cook what's in season and readily available, writes BEN LANGFORD.

When lettuce is $9 a head, how to eat smarter from what's in season

AMPED: The Alex Volkanovski-Max Holloway staredown the UFC 276 weigh-ins on Saturday. Picture: Getty Images

"They ain't going to help you in there." That was Alex Volkanovski's final salvo at featherweight rival Max Holloway

'Your mind games didn't work' Volkanovski's final message to Holloway

NAIDOC Week: From left, Michelle Wilson, Nicole Archibald, Allison Day, Kristy Thomas and, seated, Aunty Lorraine Brown. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents will be getting together to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture this Tuesday.

Greene Street community day returns for NAIDOC 2022

Tough times: Many businesses, especially small businesses, will struggle to make ends meet in coming months and into 2023. Picture: Shutterstock

The things that drive up prices for consumers do the same for businesses, more so in most instances.

Higher costs for business are costing us all

Classing all of the Wollongong CBD and North Wollongong as an alcohol-free zone seems a bit extreme to some city councillors.