A weekend of crashes in the Illawarra region saw multiple teens hospitalised and a child airlifted to Sydney. Get the latest details on the separate incidents at Minnamurra, Wollongong, and Mount Kembla.
A 63-year-old Geelong man has been sentenced to jail for stalking and unlawfully assaulting a young hospitality worker. Read the full court details and outcome.
NSW Police hold concerns for Jeffrey Berthaly, 84, missing from Albion Park, and Faith Sleight, 25, who may be in Port Kembla. Both were last seen on January 8. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
BlueScope Steel's board has firmly rejected a $13 billion takeover bid from Kerry Stokes and US partner Steel Dynamics, calling it an undervalued and opportunistic move. The tussle for Australia's largest steelmaker continues.
SGH and Steel Dynamics propose splitting BlueScope's Australian and North American operations in a $13.2bn joint takeover. BlueScope's board is evaluating the $30-a-share offer.
Wollongong activists condemn US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, labelling it a war crime. They demand Australia withdraw from AUKUS and scrap plans for a Port Kembla nuclear submarine base.
Townsville's economic boom is threatened by a critical shortage of short-stay housing for workers. Industry leaders warn of project delays and a massive worker shortage unless immediate action is taken.
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
A 33-year-old man has died after a crash on the Eyre Highway following a police operation involving an allegedly stolen vehicle. Read the full details of the incident.
Victoria's Homicide Squad has concluded its investigation into the mysterious death of a Norlane man, handing the case back to local Geelong detectives. The probe continues.
Port Kembla footballer Danika Matos is set to celebrate her 100th A-League Women's game, marking a historic moment for the region's talent. Discover the story behind this huge achievement.
A mine collapse at Curragh coal mine has left one worker injured and another missing. Emergency services are on scene. Get the latest updates on this developing story.
A Port Stephens canoe club's missing trailer, thought stolen for scrap, was discovered impounded by council rangers. Read how a mix-up over registration led to the costly confusion.
A 21-year-old Adelaide worker is in stable condition after a violent robbery where he was stabbed in the neck. CCTV captured the terrifying incident in Klemzig.
Suzanne Lupica, charged with murdering a Port Kennedy aged care resident, has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. The WA Supreme Court heard chilling details of the alleged attack. Read the full story.
A man and woman face court accused of confiscating passports from two massage parlour workers in Perth. The case highlights concerns over worker exploitation.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
A busy week in Wollongong courts saw ex-footballer Wendell Sailor arrested, Trent Merrin avoid conviction for crypto theft, and a $2.5 million embezzlement case. Read the latest local legal news.
South Australian sailor Deirdre 'Cookie' Sibly and a French companion have been found dead after a distress call. The experienced mariner was on her 'trip of a lifetime'. Read the full story.
A 61-year-old man is charged with murder after an 88-year-old woman was found dead at a Fern Bay home. He was refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court.
A critical shortage of 18,000 skilled construction workers annually could delay and inflate costs for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic infrastructure. Will Queensland find the workforce?
Jenny O'Bryne, mother of missing Perth FIFO worker William Carter, asks the public not to donate to a GoFundMe set up without family consent. Police confirmed his body was found after a 10-day search.
A 70-year-old former Tasmanian school employee faces charges of persistent sexual abuse of a child. The alleged crimes occurred between 2018 and 2020. Support is available.
The WA government unveils a budget plan offering $10,000 cash to attract 1000 skilled tradies to Perth, aiming to tackle the housing crisis and build more homes. Read the full strategy.
Former Dragons player Trent Merrin has received a conditional release order after pleading guilty to stealing $140,000 in Bitcoin. The Port Kembla court heard he repaid the amount with interest. Read the full details.
SA Police Commissioner apologises to the family of Bonita Herewane for failures in the 2009 death investigation. Read the full statement and the family's response.
UFC champion Alex Volkanovski is set to star in the 2026 Street Fighter film. The Wollongong fighter also unveiled a massive mural at his team's new state-of-the-art Port Kembla facility, where he'll train for his Sydney homecoming fight in February.
WA Police have located a body believed to be missing 25-year-old FIFO worker William Carter. The Perth man vanished after being dropped at the airport on December 6.
A former Dragons star faces crypto theft charges, a man admits years of stepdaughter abuse, and reckless stunts headline a busy week in Wollongong and Port Kembla courts. Read the full wrap-up.