Police have charged a Flinders man over the alleged online grooming of a 14-year-old girl.
Flinders man groomed girl, 14: police
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Same-sex vote ‘a waste of time and money’
POLL: A public ballot on same-sex marriage will cause major social harm and cost the economy more than ...
Boy hurt in bike crash on steep street
Cyclist hit by car on Bulli Pass
Shark plane brought down
Marching on for a melanoma cure
PHOTOS: More than 300 people took part in the Wollongong Melanoma March on Sunday to honour the memory ...
Thirroul ocean classic to go to auction: photos
A classic picture perfect home located just five doors from Thirroul beach has everything you could wish for ...
Final voyage: grandfather’s last wish honoured
It was meant to be the cruise of a lifetime, instead it will be spent scattering the ashes ...
Out and About | Photos
Photos from the Corrimal Chamber of Commerce celebrating the Wollongong Community Group of the Year Award at the ...
Out and About | Photos
Photos from the 2016 Walk to d'Feet MND in Bulli, March 6. Pictures: Georgia Matts Photos are available ...
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Hard road
The Dragons face the prospect of a horror month ahead which could all but bury their NRL finals ...
National gold rush in Illawarra’s sights
Derby day to forget as Sharks crush Dragons
Late rally gives the Wolves perfect start
The Wollongong Wolves started their new campaign on the right note with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Hakoah ...
Dapto’s chance to fire warning
United win another decider
Wollongong United’s recent dominance in grand finals continued with a deserved 3-1 victory over Kemblawarra Fury on Saturday ...
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Police hunt ‘random’ archer
VIC: Archer fires arrows 'indiscriminately' into air.
Women get words but men get the money
NSW: A tale of two groups of workers - and one reason why women are paid less than ...
Inmate assaulted with a can of salmon
NSW: An inmate who attacked another prisoner with a can of salmon has been sentenced.
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Australian National University students arrested in Maules Creek mine protest
Four ANU students arrested after they blocked a coal train from leaving a controversial new mine.
Divisive marriage equality plebiscite to cost Australia more than $500 million
Bombshell modelling delivers a serious blow to the claimed legitimacy-building power of the proposed plebescite.
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When the cyclone hit just after daybreak, Laisenie Mikaele ran for the hills. With wind gusts up to ...
Teen punched, stomped on, pregnant ex-girlfriend on Central Coast: police
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Gong’s dancing with the stars
PHOTOS: Some of the Illawarra's biggest names will shake it on the dance floor to raise thousands for ...
Wollongong Botanic Garden growing with the times
The first seeds were planted in 1964 after a gift of land from the Hoskins family. Today it ...
Marching on for a melanoma cure
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Cyrus new support for KidzWish
From humble busker, to winning The X Factor, to now giving his time to kids in need.
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Landscape with Monsters
PHOTOS: A physical symphony of acrobatics, inspired by changing industry and the Illawarra.
Cyrus new support for KidzWish
From humble busker, to winning The X Factor, to now giving his time to kids in need.
I'm A Celebrity: Brendan Fevola praises Shane Warne Foundation in finale
Fevola said in his winner's message that "Shane has raised a hell of a lot of money for ...
Mariah Carey's brother lashes out at singer, calling her an 'evil witch'
In a bizarre outburst, Mariah Carey's older brother has called her an 'evil witch'.
Life & Style
The humble hummus much more than a dip
Hummus is a very versatile condiment.
How to pay for a tertiary education
Finishing a degree can cost tens of thousands of dollars and leave you with a student loan that ...
Good reasons why weight training achieves results
Weight training commonly known as “resistance training” has been proven to be one of the most effective forms ...
Getting the best from a financial planner
A relationship with a financial adviser is a two-way affair, writes Sally Patten.
Snappy way to connect online
Have you thought about using Snapchat for your business?
The surprising secret of skinny people
The secrets of skinny people are often pretty predictable.
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The customer is not always right
COMMENT: Organisations need to ensure that customers are included in their anti-harassment policies and in grievance processes.
Botanic jewel in our crown
Planting a seed of thought in people’s minds
Park kicking into gear for his new role
Parramatta pressure point
Letters
Letters to the Editor for the March 12 edition of the Illawarra Mercury.
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Fiji holiday options with special needs child
Our son has cognitive disabilities and needs a carer some days. Any ideas? We're desperate for a holiday.
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