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CCTV was installed at the complex after a spate of thefts.
01/01/2025

CCTV was installed at the complex after a spate of thefts.

The former councillor asked the probing questions in July last year.
01/01/2025

The former councillor asked the probing questions in July last year.

Mark Croxford doubted he will get a 'frank and fearless' response.

Check out dozens of photos from the year that was 2024 in Illawarra sport.
01/01/2025

Check out dozens of photos from the year that was 2024 in Illawarra sport.

Check out some of the photos from the sports year that was 2024.

Waking up to a backyard without your dog on January 1? https://bit.ly/4gWin3U
01/01/2025

Waking up to a backyard without your dog on January 1? https://bit.ly/4gWin3U

Waking up to a backyard without your dog on January 1?

Fines can be as much as $1320, NPWS said.
01/01/2025

Fines can be as much as $1320, NPWS said.

Whale's breach could have been a warning to back off.

Justin Tatum is banking on a Hawks bounce back against Taipans https://bit.ly/3ZQYX9q
01/01/2025

Justin Tatum is banking on a Hawks bounce back against Taipans https://bit.ly/3ZQYX9q

Justin Tatum is banking on a Hawks bounce back against Taipans

"It was a classic story of women being ignored."
01/01/2025

"It was a classic story of women being ignored."

She remembers being told 'Oh, you know, we all get aches and pains'.

Officers nabbed one of their colleagues. https://bit.ly/4jcYszJ
31/12/2024

Officers nabbed one of their colleagues. https://bit.ly/4jcYszJ

Officers nabbed one of their colleagues.

Alert issued after co***ne reported to be laced with benzodiazepines and hallucinogens.
31/12/2024

Alert issued after co***ne reported to be laced with benzodiazepines and hallucinogens.

Traffic, travel and breaking news in the Illawarra and beyond.

Here's a list of 10 cafes for starters - who else is open?
31/12/2024

Here's a list of 10 cafes for starters - who else is open?

There's more, of course, but this is a start.

The Wollongong CBD saw in the New Year with a lot of honking.
31/12/2024

The Wollongong CBD saw in the New Year with a lot of honking.

Mercury has been published since 1855. So that means there are lots of stories about our city that...

Happy New Year.
31/12/2024

Happy New Year.

Crowds packed Wollongong Harbour and the foreshore.

31/12/2024

And just like that we say, thanks 2024 - long live 2025.
We'd love to thank everyone for their help and co-operation in getting the news that matters out to our loyal readers - each and every day.
Happy New Year!

The Building Commission has ordered that they be fixed. https://bit.ly/40qtc93
31/12/2024

The Building Commission has ordered that they be fixed. https://bit.ly/40qtc93

The Building Commission has ordered that they be fixed.

Have you ticked these off the list yet?
31/12/2024

Have you ticked these off the list yet?

These bushwalks are perfect for little legs

The Illawarra Hawks still lead the league with a 13-6 record https://bit.ly/400SVmG
31/12/2024

The Illawarra Hawks still lead the league with a 13-6 record https://bit.ly/400SVmG

The Illawarra Hawks still lead the league with a 13-6 record

It's been a long day's journey into night for some in Wollongong ... bring on New Year's Eve!
31/12/2024

It's been a long day's journey into night for some in Wollongong ... bring on New Year's Eve!

Crowds are building at waterfront vantage points.

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2024 in Review
2024 in Review

And just like that we say, thanks 2024 - long live 2025. We'd love to thank everyone for their help and co-operation in getting the news that matters out to our loyal readers - each and every day. Happy New Year!

Illawarra Mercury mascot Mercury Max take on local sports stars and personalities in The Gong Celebrity Scamper race at Kembla Grange Racecourse. #thegong #mercurymax #illawarrahawks

Mystery 'bald-headed dude' rushes to save lives in Figtree inferno #mystery #bald #figtree

Pay rise for cops a 'slap in the face' for Wollongong nurses. #nurses ##wollongong

The "Democrats Abroad" movement has helped at least 10,000 Americans living in Australia vote in this year's monumental election. Follow the election live here: https://bit.ly/3CcTulj

There's a few tickets left to catch Barnsey and Chisel tonight at the WEC ... https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8644637/cold-chisels-50th-anniversary-tour-will-come-to-wollongong/ Here's a blast from the past ... Cheap Wine at the Manly Vale Hotel 1980 from their Insta page.

Whales off Wollongong on October 3, 2024
Whales off Wollongong on October 3, 2024

Did you spot the whales off the headland at City Beach today? Video: Adam McLean Feel free to DM us your photos and videos.

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