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Events in Gong inject $48 million into local economy
Events supported by Destination Wollongong have injected a record $48.8 million into the city’s economy during the last ...
Kiama graffiti accused a ‘serial offender’: court
Police say the clean-up bill from the damage is expected to run into the thousands.
How the cost of JetGo flights stacks up with Sydney airfares
Flights will typically cost from $155 for advance purchase to $355 at the last minute. But parking is ...
‘I hate him for what he’s done to me’: Six-year-old sexually abused by grandfather
At a sentencing hearing last Friday, the now-teenage victim said the abuse had left her living in a ...
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Corrimal’s over 50s thriller
Beveridge and Randle break bread on tour
Development squad edge out Merimbula
Illawarra Zone 16’s impressive run in recent carnivals continued with the Development Training Squad posting two away wins ...
Meadow still a finals chance
Regional Focus
Big Red Bash gets underway
Thousands of people are camping on the edge of the Simpson Desert for the Big Red Bash country ...
I won't be 'nice' when people are nasty about my face
I used to think to think I needed to be nice all the time. Not rock the boat.
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Fahour steps down after receiving life ban over knockout punch
A single knockout punch has ended the professional and playing career of AFL diversity manager Ali Fahour.
Turnbull and Abbott battle for Liberal support in wake of leaked tape
Tony Abbott has bashed the May budget and called on disgruntled members to rise up against the party's ...
There’s good to come green bananas
First Far north Queensland, now the world.
ADFA cadet acquitted of rape responds to allegations
The family of an ADFA cadet acquitted of rape will make a complaint to the ACT government.
Bernard Tomic it's time for you to live your life - away from tennis
COMMENT: Mate, stand down. Take a year off. Get totally away from tennis.
Two Australian citizens wrongly sent to immigration detention
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton wrongly sent two Australian citizens to immigration detention after cancelling their visas, the immigration ...
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Wollongong Eisteddfod 2017 results
All the action from the 123rd Wollongong Eisteddfod - one of Australia's oldest eisteddfods.
Illawarra Mercury's weddings page: submit your photo here
The Illawarra Mercury will publish photos of all recent weddings from around the region to appear the last ...
Duo celebrates indigenous culture at Illawarra Folk Club
Shellie Morris can sing in 17 Aboriginal languages. Wow!
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Know your bones
Sponsored: Don't be a lazy bones! Take the test and see how healthy your bones are.
An almost-royal itinerary in the NT
Sponsored: Pippa Middleton spent a part of her honeymoon enjoying the NT. Where did she stay and what ...
Five rules for modern dating
Sponsored: Dating has changed a lot with the advent of the internet. So what are the new rules?
Your weekly horoscope
What does the week ahead hold for you? Find out here.
Entertainment
Wollongong celebrates with Queer Arts Festival
Open mic night, Queer high tea and art exhibition part of three week celebration.
Duo celebrates indigenous culture at Illawarra Folk Club
Shellie Morris can sing in 17 Aboriginal languages. Wow!
Taylor Dayne, Toto among ‘80s idols to converge on Wollongong
It seems Wollongong is reviving a decade.
Illawarra band competition calling for original talent
Two prizes, two winners, two competitions - calling muso's young and old.
Life & Style
Why 95 per cent of us can't wind down our brains at night
Do you struggle to "turn your brain off at night"?
Keep your fitness when you can't run
How to keep your fitness up whilst not being able to run.
The importance of a healthy breakfast
Some breakfast ideas that give you an ideal start to the day.
Salmon a super food for families
This delicious marinated pan fried salmon is best served with a lovely light side salad or bowl of ...
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Letters
The wonders of a female superhero on silver screen
Intelligent glass provides a window into energy future
OUR FUTURE | Imagine a future where buildings, offices, homes and cars generate their own power.
Travel
The NT’s most incredible photographs
Sponsored: The NT is one of those places that definitely doesn’t need a filter.
Ten good things to do in Corner Country
John Rozentals finds ten really good things to do in Corner Country — where NSW meets Queensland and ...
Five highlights in your travel week | 3 July
Get a load of what's hot in the world of Australian travel this week.
Do Italians do it better?
The 2017 Italian Food and Wine Festival soaked all of the senses in Melbourne across the weekend