Illawarra Mercury
Tuesday, 19 March 2024
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'It looks like he has done it before, to take that many things.'
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
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Many of the town's business are now adorned in rainbow flags.
Joel Ehsman
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'It's pretty freakin' disgusting.'
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
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Austinmer-Thirroul RSL Sub Branch president Will Lee and Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club president Chris Fry with the graffiti. Pictures by Robert Peet
Setting up new suburbs from scratch doesn't come cheap.
Glen Humphries • 53m ago
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The price of setting up West Dapto with the infrastructure it needs doesn't come cheap. Picture by Robert Peet
Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 35m ago
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RBA keeps interest rates on hold in March
'We're sorry for the impact on people's days.'
Anna McGuinness • 25m ago
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Telstra is investigating an outage affecting mobile calls on March 19. Picture by AAP Image/Joel Carrett
A hot, wet summer caused the mould outbreak at Willyama.
Anna Houlahan • 1hr ago
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Dangerous mould outbreak discovered at Willyama High School in Broken Hill. Picture supplied
Scuppered plans to build the Tripoli Way extension at the same time as the Albion Park Rail bypass could have seen the link completed by now, for half the price.
Connor Pearce
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The design of the Albion Park Bypass, also known as the Tripoli Way Extension.
A horror accident brought Samantha's priorities into focus.
Kate McIlwain
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'It still had its hazard lights and wipers on.'
Nadine Morton
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Emergency services at the scene of an abandoned station wagon found smashed into a tree at Mount Keira in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture by Mount Keira Rural Fire Brigade
The city council wants the connection to grow - but that doesn't mean travel junkets.
Glen Humphries
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She is an ambassador of the 2024 Wollongong Running Festival.
Joshua Bartlett
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Madeline Heiner relaxing back in the Illawarra in 2020. Picture by Sylvia Liber
A critical incident investigation is now underway.
Nadine Morton
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Police cars. File picture
Live updates on traffic, travel, and everything else across the Illawarra.
Newsroom
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A man walking with an umbrella at City Beach, Wollongong. File picture by Sylvia Liber
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She allegedly supplied 859 grams of meth.
Grace Crivellaro
The Gerringong surf club had raised its own funds for the project
Glen Humphries
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The allegations were described as 'extremely serious'.
Grace Crivellaro
A file image of a woman hands holding a phone.
Ethan Everett and Hannah Gerritsen have made the cut.
Natalie Croxon
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Ethan Everett and Hannah Gerritsen. Pictures by Sylvia Liber and Anna Warr
The alleged incident happened during the local derby
Agron Latifi
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A file picture of a recent Illawarra Steelers' Harold Matthews Cup fixture.
A woman was airlifted to hospital after the three-vehicle crash.
Natalie Croxon
CCTV cameras inside the home allegedly captured the group's faces.
Grace Crivellaro
Kimberley Simpson (left) allegedly committed the offence alongside her partner, Madi Ramsay (right), and two others. Picture from Facebook
A workshop held in Wollongong has shown the beauty of language.
Natalie Croxon
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Dr Ekrem Eli Phoenix with choir participants Tamara Gulic, left, and Eugenia Pyne, right. Picture by Anna Warr

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A proposal to rename Cape Byron and Julian Rocks has passed.
Anna Houlahan
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Three Matildas stars and Ange Postercoglou return to Australia.
Sophia Baker
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou is returning to Australia for Global football week. Picture by Nick Potts/PA Wire
The cost-recovery measure comes after a $200 million loss.
Anna McGuinness
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The cost of sending a small letter will increase by 30 cents from April 3. Picture by Australia Post
The event will be held in Melbourne on March 22-24.
Sophia Baker
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The Australian Grand Prix is back in Melbourne for 2024, with Oscar Piastri keen to return. Pictures by Zak Mauger/Motorsport Images/Sipa USA/Shutterstock
The Princess has been recovering from surgery at home.
Anna McGuinness
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The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen shopping at a local store in Windsor on Saturday, March 16. Picture by TMZ
The franchise's U23s team will also play round one this week.
Joshua Bartlett • 1hr ago
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She is an ambassador of the 2024 Wollongong Running Festival.
Joshua Bartlett
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Madeline Heiner relaxing back in the Illawarra in 2020. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The Red V had until noon on Tuesday, March 19 to enter a plea.
Joshua Bartlett
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St George Illawarra forward Francis Molo faces a stint on the sidelines after copping a grade two careless high tackle charge. Picture by Robert Peet
Check out the best pictures from the season so far.
Jordan Warren
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A three-peat of titles for the all-conquering Port Panthers
Agron Latifi
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Port Panthers celebrate a three-peat of Fraternity T20 Women's League grand final wins. Picture supplied
There will be numerous local sides playing matches this week.
Joshua Bartlett
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Among the Illawarra teams looking forward to playing in the Australia Cup this week are (from left) South Coast Flame, Fernhill and Wollongong Olympic. Pictures by @gragrapix, Adam McLean and Anna Warr
The alleged incident happened during the local derby
Agron Latifi
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A file picture of a recent Illawarra Steelers' Harold Matthews Cup fixture.
Brooke Hudson netted 24 times in 2023.
Jordan Warren
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Brooke Hudson hopes to one day become a Stingrays superstar and head off to the A-League Women's competition. Pictures supplied

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Rates kept on hold for third consecutive month.
Jen Melocco • 35m ago
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'It's the worst house in the best street.'
Brendan Crabb • 1hr ago
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The property at 67 Vista Avenue, Catalina has an asking price of $419,000. Picture: Supplied
There were 18 registered bidders for Monday's auction.
Brendan Crabb
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The home at 9 Hope Street, Towradgi sold under the hammer. Picture: Supplied
Getting a bigger loan can be done.
Melissa Kehagias
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How to extend the borrowing capacity of your loan
It changed hands for just below Figtree's median selling price.
Brendan Crabb
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The home at 51 Springfield Avenue, Figtree sold under the hammer. Picture: Supplied
Scores of riders brave the rain to help raise awareness about depression and suicide prevention.
Your guide to what's on across the region on Saturday and Sunday, March 16-17.
Clockwise from top left: Get Together music festival, Super Family Fun Day and Lifeline's Big Book Fair.
See all the photos from the entertainment centre.
WIN Entertainment Centre for the Sam Goodman and Mark Schleibs showdown. Picture by Sylvia Liber
All the crowd photos at the sold-out semi-final.
Hawks fans at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Sunday. Picture by Sylvia Liber
The poetry-inspiring chicken shop had its last day of trade.
Connor Pearce
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Penrith resident Rob Sebastian had travelled to Wollongong for his two loves, basketball and a Chicko's burger. Picture by Sylvia Liber
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Tuesday, 19 March 2024

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From the thrill of a seaplane flight ferrying you to lunch atop a glacier, to rolling through the soaring Rockies in a glass-covered train, the Canadian province of British Columbia is overflowing with experiences that fill travellers with wonder.
Rosie Ryan
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Trailblazing Australian company led by Tracey Seipel formulated an award-winning herbal formula that has revolutionised bladder control, helping the many millions of people affected.
Time to talk about a key health issue for women - urinary incontinence.
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Have you retired and been able to access your superannuation savings but are now considering returning to work?
Rosie Ryan
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There are issues to consider before taking the plunge to re-enter the workforce after retirement. Picture Shutterstock

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It is way past time to mandate least-cost routing.
Bruce Billson
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Australia is cashing out. And the consequences are real.
Adrian Rollins
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Buskers playing for cash face increasingly lean pickings. Picture by Keegan Carroll
Expert says 'the top end of town' is making bank at our expense
Justine Landis-Hanley
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Braddon Flowers owner Lauren King needs to apply a surcharge for card payments to avoid being thousands out of pocket a year. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Why you should consider diversifying your investments.
The choice of CEO sends a message about the owner's plans.
Connor Pearce
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Jason Economidis has been named as CEO of the new business that will take control of South32's Illawarra coal assets.
Setting up new suburbs from scratch doesn't come cheap.
Glen Humphries • 53m ago
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A selection of Anna Warr's body of work from 2023.
All photos by Anna Warr.
Photographer Adam McLean has selected these as his favourite images of 2023.
Adam McLean
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From the celebration of Steven Tougher's life, top left, to music festivals, to the Women's World Cup and the Dragons, phhotographer Adam McLean was there.
'It looks like he has done it before, to take that many things.'
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
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'It's pretty freakin' disgusting.'
Nadine Morton • 1hr ago
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Austinmer-Thirroul RSL Sub Branch president Will Lee and Austinmer Surf Life Saving Club president Chris Fry with the graffiti. Pictures by Robert Peet
The franchise's U23s team will also play round one this week.
Joshua Bartlett • 1hr ago
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South Coast Blaze goal attack Abbey McFadden passes the ball to a teammate during an opens grade game. Picture by May Bailey/Clusterpix Photography
She is an ambassador of the 2024 Wollongong Running Festival.
Joshua Bartlett
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Madeline Heiner relaxing back in the Illawarra in 2020. Picture by Sylvia Liber
'It still had its hazard lights and wipers on.'
Nadine Morton
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Emergency services at the scene of an abandoned station wagon found smashed into a tree at Mount Keira in the early hours of Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Picture by Mount Keira Rural Fire Brigade
Get ready to enjoy the best triathletes in the world coming to our shores
Mark Sleigh
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Illawarra Triathlon Club members (from left) Mitch Blackbourn, Alexis Bell, Ben Bell, Sky Bell, Montana Doubell and James Alexander are looking forward to the 2025 World Triathlon Championship finals right here in Wollongong. Picture by Adam McLean
A holistic solution to youth homelessness in the Illawarra
Robert Servine
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Green Connect youth in action - building skills and striving for success. Picture supplied
Our football experts are ready to put their necks on the line.
Joshua Bartlett Jordan Warren
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Where will each team finish in the upcoming Illawarra Premier League season? Pictures by Anna Warr and Adam McLean

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These creations around the world are worth travelling for.
Susan Skelly • 20m ago
Hotel Review: 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
Akash Arora
Natural beauty by the Atlantic: A look at one of Miami's best hotels
Here's what not to miss at the festival, from May 24 to June 15.
Bigger and better: Vivid Sydney launches this year's program
With savvy spending and budgeting, saving up for your next getaway could be easier than you may expect it to be.
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe.
If you're a fan of looking back at the marvels of ancestors, whilst looking forward from the bow with the salt air in your face, there's no better place to be than Europe. Picture Shutterstock
Remote islands make for captivating ports of call.
Cameron Wilson
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Secret beaches and chocolate hills: This cruise is packed with adventures
Review: Hawaiian Airlines' flight between Sydney and Honolulu.
Caden Helmers
Great economy and business cabins: This airline ticks all the boxes
Join a Bollywood tour, even if you've never seen an Indian movie.
Akash Arora
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Secret Switzerland: The key to the most cinematic locations

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Car Expert
Genesis says the value for money it offers with features like its free servicing will continue to attract buyers in tougher economic times.
William Stopford • 2hrs ago
Mercedes-AMG has shown off its rival to the Porsche Taycan for the first time, albeit with heavy camouflage.
Jordan Mulach • 2hrs ago
Mercedes-AMG’s Porsche Taycan rival steps out
Ford's new family of affordable electric vehicles will reportedly include a small ute as well as an SUV, with the first due in 2026.
William Stopford
GWM says it's well-placed for proposed Australian emissions standards, and could look to bring plug-in hybrids to meet them.
William Stopford
GWM welcomes tough emissions standards in Australia
A fuse box fault, which could lead to a fire, has resulted in a recall of almost 2000s Mercedes-Benz models sold in Australia.
Jordan Mulach
Multiple Mercedes-Benz vehicles recalled for fire risk
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
Beaumont is an outstanding 1197 hectare grazing property with quality irrigation that will be auctioned on April 12.
Mark Phelps • 20m ago
Steers sold to firm market at Gloucester while heifers were back, in line with other selling centres.
Better lines of Gloucester Angus sold firm on Thursday. File photo.
2023 Sunrice Ricegrower of the Year awarded to Robert and April Andreazza
Stephen Burns • 2hrs ago
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Rice harvest - Julian Zanatta, Sunrice director and chairman rice grower services with Robert and April Andreazza, Farm 1996, Willbriggie, 2023 Sunrice Ricegrower of the Year.
Board not ruling anything in or out with future interest rate calls.
Brittney Levinson • 50m ago
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Why you should consider diversifying your investments.

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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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