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Matt Maloney

The Ladies Lounge was developed in 2020 and was the subject of an anti-discrimination complaint by an interstate tourist.

A decision to stop refusing entry to men will be challenged in court.

MONA's exclusive Ladies Lounge to close - for now

Mitch Jennings

Sam Goodman (main) could be looking to produce a monstrous upset against Japanese star Naoya Inoue at the Tokyo Dome - the scene of boxing's most famous upset (inset). 

A potential fight in Wollongong is not yet off the table.

Could Goodman repeat massive upset at scene of boxing's greatest boilover?

Glen Humphries

In 1871 hotel owner George Osborne swore he saw a gorilla in the bush at Dapto.

In 1871 a man swore he saw a gorilla in the bush at Dapto.

The time when Dapto had a gorilla in its midst

Brittney Levinson

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Reserve Bank said inflation was 'declining more slowly than expected'.

Cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent

Anna Houlahan

Parliament of Victoria interrupted by alleged pro-Palestine supporters during Tim Pallas' budget speech. Picture Parliament of Victoria

The upper gallery was cleared after the loud interruptions.

Victorian Treasurer's budget speech interrupted by protestors

Gayle Tomlinson

The Illawarra Mercury newsroom is dedicated to telling local stories for local people. Picture by ACM

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Jordan Warren

Indiana Dos Santos (left), Michelle Heyman, and Alex McKenzie all had stellar years in the A-League Women's competition. Pictures by Adam McLean and @gragrapix/Zenith SEM

This Illawarra based team would rival any in the A-League Women competition

Kate McIlwain

Julia Zemiro fronts the RockWiz stage show. Supplied photo by Andrius Lipsys

Julia Zemiro_Credit Andrius Lipsys.jpg

It's part of a more than 30-date run of shows around Australia

Australian music institution RockWiz will hit Wollongong on national tour

Jake and Callum Robinson (from left to right) with Jack Carter Rhoad and his partner Natalie. Picture Instagram/GoFundMe

'You are one of one. I will love you forever.'

Almost half a million raised as tributes flow for brothers slain in Mexico

Connor Pearce

Grace Crivellaro

SLD allegedly approached women at a cafe near Bulli beach. File photo taken in April 2023. Picture by Wesley Lonergan

Australia's youngest child killer to face trial for approaching kids at Bulli beach

ALBURY: Steve Bowen has won awards for master of ceremonies and best DJ. Picture: DYLAN ROBINSON

NEWCASTLE: Australian Olympic triathlete Courtney Atkinson promoting the Red Bull Dune Dusters event.  JONATHAN CARROLL

NEWCASTLE: Tiny Tutus recital at the Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre. MARINA NEIL

WARRNAMBOOL: CBL South West Conference Terang V's Warrnambool at Terang. Pictured in the air in L-R Terang Billy Keane, Warrnambool 23 Jack Evans and defending for Terang 7 Michael Payne.  PictureLEANNE PICKETT.jpg

KIAMA Jamberoo residents concerned a regional growth plan will result in a loss of character for the village Picture Georgia Matts.

LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA Tasmania's Meg Phillips stands against the boundary dur ... t WNCL match against Queensland at Aurora Stadium. Picture Scott Gelston.

LAUNCESTON, THE EXAMINER Australian soccer star Harry Kewell shows James Hawes and Jaydn Crawford some of his signature moves. Picture Mark Jesser


LAUNCESTON, THE EXAMINER December 1 - welcome to summer in Tasmania. Picture Scott Gelston.

LAUNCESTON, THE EXAMINER Holden Dawson-Walker toots his own horn during the Launceston Christmas Parade. Picture Phillip Biggs

LAUNCESTON, THE EXAMINER Rehearsing for the  Kim Roe School of Dance's Christmas recital, Ice Queen. Picture Mark Jesser.

SHELLHARBOUR David Pomery from the Illawarra Noxious Weed Authority examines the potentially devastating Alligator Weed found at Dunmore. Picture Eliza Winkler.

SHELLHARBOUR Tullimbar’s Alicia Wesley and her children Anderson and Eve. Alicia recently had a mastectomy as a preventative measure against breast cancer. Picture GEORGIA MATTS.

TARRINGTON: Tarrington 20th annual Laternenfest. Grade 3 students from Lutheran Primary School ... Maypole with ribbons. 9 yr old Zoe Taylor in the front. PictureLEANNE PICKETT

WARRNAMBOOL: Warrnambool paramedica and Ambulance Employees Association representatives (l-r) Jock O'Connor and Dave Ahearn clean slogans off the side of an ambulance, after Labor won the State Election. Picture ROB GUNSTONE.

GRENFELL: Although rainfall during the Spring was disappointing, what was measured gave crops and pastures a tremendous boost and most farmers are happy with their harvest.


ORANGE: The three generations of the Welch family, father, son and grandson, are living proof the family that plays together stays together. Ross Welch, his son Mark and grandson Sean all share an absolute passion for playing the drums from hand drums to full drum kits.

MUDGEE: Justin Bodiam of Mudgee ticked “skydiving” off his bucket list on Sunday and in the process became the first person to make a tandem jump with the newly launched Skydive Mudgee.

MUDGEE: Santa leads Toyrun bikers through Mudgee on Saturday morning, as the they set off on the 30th annual Toyrun, this year in aid of St Vincent de Paul and Barnardos. PHOTOS COL BOYD


OBERON: Sheba the fire investigator dog was at the Oberon Abattoir after a large fire ripped through the building in the early hours of yesterday morning.

BURNIE: Para runners participate in the 800m relay at the School Sports Australia national under-12 athletics national championships at Penguin Athletics Track. Picture: Katrina Docking

Burnie singer and actress Katy Pakinga prepares for her leading role as Eva in Encore Theatre Company's production of Evita. Picture: Meg Windram


CLEVE: Agriculture students at Cleve Area School's Sims Farm have been busy reaping what they sowed about six months ago. Billy Baynes helped with harvest at Sims Farm.

FLEURIEU: Big-name musical acts were lapped up by locals and visitors at two separate music festivals held on the Fleurieu at the weekend. Artists Xavier Rudd, The Waifs and The Beautiful Girls were among acts hosted as part of the Gorgeous Festival, while Jessica Mauboy, Sheppard and Thirsty Merc headlined the Handpicked Festival at Langhorne Creek, pictured.

ALBURY: Uncle Ken Murray was one of the three artists involved with the Maya fish trap, part of the Wagirra Trail. Picture: DYLAN ROBINSON

ALBURY: Sam Rowe is revelling in the faith Mick Malthouse has shown in him. Now the former Walla boy has been added to the leadership group.

COOMA - Never too young to become fire wise, the Year 10 students at St Pat’s Cooma completed the RFS secondary schools cadet program.

COOTAMUNDRA - Like scenes repeated around the country, cricketers from Cootamundra - the birthplace of Bradman - paid tribute to Phil Hughes with 63 seconds of silence before the start of play - Photo Cootamundra Herald.


GOULBURN - a 63 year old Marulan man died when his motorbike collided with a Toyota Prado on the Taralga Road. It was his first week of retirement - Photo Andrew Micallef, Wide Area Communications

LAGGAN-Chief steward Adrian Willis looks over a leading contender for the Clawfield Cup – Australia’s leading Yabby Race - Photo Crookwell Gazette.

GOULBURN - An emotional truck racing veteran Frank Amoroso won the 2014 Hi-Tec Oils Australian Super Truck Championship at Wakefield Park, Goulburn after 26 years of trying - Photo supplied.

NEWCASTLE: The giant Skywhale in Newcastle's Civic Park. -SIMONE DE PEAK: 

ALEXANDRIA HILLS: Alexandra Hills State School prep students Amaru Blair, Dgypt Tawera and Jakob Rybka with some artwork. Photo by Chris McCormack

TAMWORTH: Sam Lonergan's shot of lightning over the city of Tamworth on Thursday night.

TAMWORTH: Year 1 and 2 students form Tamworth South Public School have visited local aged-care facilities for a series of performances. Pictured at BUPA yesterday, from left, are Neiji Eddy, Blake Mabbott and Bryce Pinkerton, with his nan, Gwen Pinkerton. Photo: Gareth Gardner 281114GGC01

TAMWORTH: BEARING FRUIT: Olivia Coombes, 8, raised more than $300 for Bear Cottage with her roadside lemon stall. The Coombes family were frequent guests of Bear Cottage when Olivia’s little brother Patrick was in hospital fighting a brain tumour. Patrick tragically passed away in January. Photo: Barry Smith 281114BSC10

MAITLAND:  All Saints College, St Peter’s campus, year 9 student Tori Hudson and her schoolmates are lowering their skirt lengths this summer. Picture by STUART SCOTT

MAITLAND: Owen Barry at play in his Aberglasslyn home.	Picture by STUART SCOTT

TAMWORTH: It was all about getting down and dirty in the annual Suck It Up Buttercup Mud Run. Photo:Barry Smith

GRIFFITH Four tiny white lion cubs enjoy their playtime at Altina Wildlife Park.

GRIFFITH: Four tiny white lion cubs enjoy their playtime at Altina Wildlife Park.

Wagga's Big Brother housemate, Sandra Nixon, is pictured at home while preparing to move to Queensland to work at the Bonds store. Picture: Kieren L Tilly

WAGGA WAGGA: Bricklayer Dave Mills takes the opportunity to rehydrate and encourages people to work safe this summer. Picture: Michael Frogley

MACKSVILLE: The Funeral of Phillip Hughes was held in the cricketer's home town of Macksville on Thursday. Photo:The Nambucca Guardian.

PORT MACQUARIE: Learning to surf in Port Macquarie. Pic: Port News

KEMPSEY: Farley Brothers Charity Bullriding event. Pic: Macleay Argus

HARRINGTON: Daybreak on the Manning - Harrington breakwall. Photo:Carl Muxlow

NOWRA: Batman takes time out of his busy schedule to meet navy personnel at HMAS Albatross on Thursday. Belinda Payne, Kristi Hoffman and Christine Stone couldn’t resist a quick pic of the dark knight.

GUNNEDAH: It was all fun and games at Carols in the park at Gunnedah.

ARMIDALE: Minature Maestroes Delilah Layton and Siena Hays love their music lessons.

TAMWORTH: Sisters Britney, 14, and Amber Dawson, 11, have almost opposite interests and will be receiving Christmas gifts based on their personal choices, not their gender. Photo: Geoff O’Neill 021214GOF01

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