Illawarra Mercury
Friday, 29 March 2024
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Underage girls were supplied with meth and forced to perform sex acts.
Connor Pearce
The state-wide organisation thanked Mr Zarth for his work in the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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'The smoke was almost down to the floor, and black.'
Nadine Morton
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A kitchen was destroyed by fire at a home in Lake Heights and (inset) firefighters outside the Flagstaff Road house. Pictures supplied, Adam McLean
'We had this crazy idea to crane in a spa to relax...'
Brendan Crabb
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1 The Promontory Drive, Shell Cove is due to be auctioned. Pictures: Supplied
Tasmanian firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie's federal political party has shrunk from two members to one, with Tammy Tyrrell defecting to become an independent.
Aaron Bunch
Tasmanian senator Tammy Tyrrell has quit the Jacqui Lambie Network and will remain as an independent (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
Crowds of Pro-Palestine activists have blocked a major Melbourne intersection to demand a stop to the war in Gaza.
Holly Hales
Protesters closed down Melbourne's Flinders Street intersection. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
Trauma or a lack of access has kept them from the water.
Natalie Croxon
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Women from Warrawong Community Hub, which facilitates a learn-to-swim program for women. Picture by Sylvia Liber
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Crime data reveals how many kids have been caught up in crime.
Nadine Morton
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Every fancy item in the shop is for sale.
Tareyn Varley
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Harmony and Thomas Whalan prepare for their final day at Sugar Butter Eggs in Woonona. Pictures by Robert Peet
Parents in Helensburgh and surrounds want other options.
Natalie Croxon
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Year 5 and 6 students help calm the nerves.
Newsroom • 2hrs ago
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Let the parade begin
The pair will play their first game together since 2018.
Mitch Jennings
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Dragons veteran Jack de Belin is confident returned local juniors Hame Sele (left) and Luciano Leilua (right) can recapture the bright future they once promised at the club. Pictures Dragons Media/NRL Photos
The council has identified the value
Glen Humphries
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The Kiama economy benefits from short-term rental visitors to the tune of $30 million a year - but this form of accommodation does come with a problem or two for the council. Picture by Sylvia Liber
Shellharbour City Council has also announced changes.
Joel Ehsman
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
Let a Wollongong woman in, and she's going home with the ring.
Ben Langford
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The contestants in a show of togetherness-laughing that must be from an early episode. Picture: Seven Network.
'It's staying around waiting for people to feed it.'
Nadine Morton
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A pelican has become a regular visitor inside Levendi cafe at Wollongong Harbour during March 2024. Picture by Chris Yates, supplied
An investigator found 43 serious defects on site.
Glen Humphries
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An investigator appointed by the NSW Building Commission found 43 defects in Mittagong's Central Park apartment block.
The man was left with a wound so large his nerves were visible.
Grace Crivellaro
The university has held an event to welcome new arrivals.
Natalie Croxon
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UOW students Autumn Duong and Shaurya Kansal at the Welcome to Wollongong event. Picture by Adam McLean
The former owner of Paddock to Platter has been slapped with a fine.
Connor Pearce
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Shannon Duncan in the Paddock to Platter cafe which he operated on Keira Street, Wollongong. Picture by Adam McLean
More than 2,500 families missing a loved one this Easter.
Anna Houlahan
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Support for magpie who bonded with pet dog to return home.
Anna McGuinness
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Staffies Peggy and Ruby with Molly the magpie. Pictures via Instagram/@peggyandmolly
With the colder months flu season returns.
Sophia Baker
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People are getting vaccinated against the flu. Shutterstock
Coles sold nearly 50 million hot cross buns since Boxing Day
Anna McGuinness
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Coles' Taylors Hill bakery team has sold more hot cross buns than any other location in the country. Picture supplied by Coles
'We see each other at least once every day, if not more.'
Anna McGuinness
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Peter Hill and Ron Hooper have been neighbours and good friends for more than 20 years. Picture supplied by Levande
Illawarra is eyeing a top-two spot in both women's grades.
Mitch Jennings
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The Steelers can seal a finals spot with a win on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Skipper Daniel Meafou heads a lengthy injury list for the Steelers SG Ball squad. Picture by Adam McLean
The champion gelding earned just under $8.5 million
Mitch Jennings
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Nash Rawiller salutes on Think it Over in the Group 1 Very Ellegant Stakes. Picture Getty Images
The girls also enjoyed success on the representative stage
Agron Latifi
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The pair will play their first game together since 2018.
Mitch Jennings
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Dragons veteran Jack de Belin is confident returned local juniors Hame Sele (left) and Luciano Leilua (right) can recapture the bright future they once promised at the club. Pictures Dragons Media/NRL Photos
The trio have been with the Blaze for three weeks
Agron Latifi
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Fiji Pearls star Kalesi Tawake and under 21 players Yvonne Nalewbau and Susana Rasaubale. Picture supplied
The 26-year-old is looking to stay in the Red V.
Mitch Jennings
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Jaydn Su'A says he's keen to remain a Dragons beyond this year. Picture by Robert Peet
The Woonona-based club is up for CA Community Club of the Year
Agron Latifi
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Butchers rewarded for growing female cricket participation by 800 per cent

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However, a neighbouring home did sell under the hammer.
Brendan Crabb
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'We had this crazy idea to crane in a spa to relax...'
Brendan Crabb
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1 The Promontory Drive, Shell Cove is due to be auctioned. Pictures: Supplied
The home went on the market in early February.
Brendan Crabb
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Merrin (pictured) purchased the home after his break-up with surfer Sally Fitzgibbons. Pictures: File image, Supplied
A whopping 94 per cent of properties sold for a profit.
Jemimah Clegg
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It comes with a Mykonos beach club inspired backyard.
Melissa Kehagias
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"She's made it her own," co-listing agent Randall Kemp of Ray White Woollahra said. Pic: Supplied
Selling agents believe it could fetch nearly $5m.
Brendan Crabb
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The Taco Bell and Subway site at Albion Park Rail is for sale. Picture: Supplied
Every fancy item in the shop is for sale.
Tareyn Varley
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Occy and Jack McCoy will be in Warrawong for audience Q&A.
Ben Langford
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Mark Occhiplupo surfing Haleiwa in Hawaii. Picture supplied.
And there are free activities all across the weekend.
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The Nan Tien Temple's baby blessing ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 30. Picture supplied
Battle Axe is hosting the Lord of the Rings inspired event.
Joel Ehsman
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L-R: Matt Evans, Stewart Reeve, Chloe Lyttle of Battle Axe who will be hosting a Lord of the Rings event on March 28. Picture by Robert Peet
The Towradgi Easter Show, an art festival, egg hunts, markets and more.
Towradgi Easter Show attendees in front of the round-up carnival ride.
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It's time for Aussies to grab a camera, grab their teammates, and in a 60-second video showing why their reserve team deserves $50,000.
Soccer legend Mary Fowler is backing Uber's Reserve Grade Heroes campaign promising $50,000 to the selected reserve-grade team. Picture by Uber
The search is on to find more people to join the home care sector to allow our seniors stay in their homes for longer.
Rosie Ryan
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Home care workers are playing a vital role in allowing seniors to stay living in their homes as they age. Picture supplied.

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The state-wide organisation thanked Mr Zarth for his work in the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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The government has approved the Australia Post request.
Karen Barlow
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The cost of an ordinary stamp will rise from $1.20 to $1.50 for letter delivery. Picture by Karleen Minney.
Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
Companies are regulated, but abusing the system.
Jenna Price
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Lenders are doling out massive harm to those in distress. Picture Shutterstock
Year 5 and 6 students help calm the nerves.
Newsroom • 2hrs 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.
Illawarra is eyeing a top-two spot in both women's grades.
Mitch Jennings
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Underage girls were supplied with meth and forced to perform sex acts.
Connor Pearce
One of the accused men being arrested at a Barrack Point caravan Park. Picture NSW Police Force
The state-wide organisation thanked Mr Zarth for his work in the Illawarra.
Connor Pearce
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Executive director business Illawarra Adam Zarth is moving on from his role. Picture by Anna Warr
The Steelers can seal a finals spot with a win on Saturday.
Mitch Jennings
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Skipper Daniel Meafou heads a lengthy injury list for the Steelers SG Ball squad. Picture by Adam McLean
The university has held an event to welcome new arrivals.
Natalie Croxon
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UOW students Autumn Duong and Shaurya Kansal at the Welcome to Wollongong event. Picture by Adam McLean
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

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Meet the "mamas" of the island nation for a taste of laplap.
Angela Saurine
Experience the rich culture and history of the island nation.
Carla Grossetti
Maldives of your dreams: The new resort everyone's talking about now
Find out how a sleep apnoea sufferer can enjoy seamless travel with a CPAP machine.
Find out how a sleep apnoea sufferer can enjoy seamless travel with a CPAP machine. Picture Shutterstock
Old digs get a brand-new look in Singapore.
Penny Watson
Our duelling experts help you decide.
Amy Cooper and Mal Chenu
Which of these European heavy hitters is for you - Provence or Tuscany?
From business to family, we have all types of travellers covered.
Akash Arora
Hotel Bel-Air.
The state-of-the-art interiors are inspired by the landscape.
Akash Arora
First look: The 'Premium Economy' cabins of the rail world are here
QantasLink's A220-300 delivers for a green-thinking world.
Victoria Lee
Airline review: Quiet ride ushers in a new fleet

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Car Expert
Tweaked styling and more safety equipment mark the latest, modest update for the Hyundai i30 Hatch range, which will soon be sourced entirely from Europe.
William Stopford
Another 700 Suzuki Jimnys have been recalled for a fuel pump fault which could cause the car’s engine to stall unexpectedly.
Jordan Mulach
The Flipper Zero has become the tool of choice to steal cars overseas, and now at least one of the scanning devices has been seized locally.
Jordan Mulach
The Australian Government may announce several key concessions to carmakers when it puts forward revised emissions regulations this week.
William Stopford
Parternship talks between Fisker and Nissan are over, and Fisker's path to continued solvency seems narrower and rockier than ever before.
Derek Fung
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
Money matters, Zodiac's 18.4-micron fleece is valued at $193.47.
Simon Chamberlain
Armidale's Grace Collins was named the 2024 Rural Achiever.
Elka Devney
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Ethan Starr, Singleton, Shanelle, Hayden and Piper Pescud, Ashtonfield, with Teasha Benn, Singleton.
The ewes sold to buyers in Central West NSW and Victoria
Elka Devney
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Dust'n Rain Dorpers sold 233, 53kg, April/May/June 2023 drop, Dust'n Rain-blood, depastured to Dust'n Rain type four and five Dorper rams, station mated ewes, for $262/head. Picture supplied.
The government has approved the Australia Post request.
Karen Barlow
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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money
Ali and Gaby Rosenberg
Six golden rules to consider for smart investing.
Australians are feeling the pinch from "sharp increases" in living costs amid rising grocery prices, a national consumer survey shows.
Belad Al-Karkhey
To cut down on grocery costs, households are spending more time shopping around for savings. (AP PHOTO)

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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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