The family of missing four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont endures a sorrowful first festive season without him. The search near Yunta, SA, continues as experts discuss the trauma of ambiguous loss.
Lion's Den Collectibles opens in Warrawong Plaza, offering Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering & Warhammer. Owners aim to create a community hub where gamers of all ages can play and connect.
A Perth family's summer is transformed after a Telethon initiative gifts a UV-blocking pool shade for their son Toby, who has rare Cockayne Syndrome. Read this heartwarming story of community support.
New independent polling shows a clear majority of Illawarra residents support the transition to renewable energy, with strong backing for both household and large-scale projects. Discover the community's vision for a sustainable future.
Over 10,000 WA students will receive their ATAR results at 9pm tonight. Holly Brooks, a scholarship recipient, shares her journey and plans for a gap year. Find out more about this pivotal moment.
Hundreds gathered in Nowra for a vigil supporting the Shoalhaven Jewish community after the Bondi terror attack. Attendees heard emotional calls for unity against hate.
A new $10 raffle offers a $50,000 gold bullion prize to fund vital melanoma research and free mobile skin checks across Australia, where one person dies every six hours.
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
A deadly canine parvovirus outbreak is spreading across the Illawarra, claiming one puppy's life. Vets warn the soil-borne virus can linger for years. Protect your pet now.
In the wake of the Bondi attack, a journalist reflects on the suburb's unique, close-knit community and the vital role of its Jewish residents. This is about the Australia we choose to be.
Thousands of children with disability or illness celebrated at the annual KidsWish Christmas party at Symbio Wildlife Park. The Illawarra Mercury mascot joined the fun.
A festive gift wrap fundraiser at Cairns Central is raising vital funds to upgrade the Special Care Nursery at Cairns Hospital, providing crucial support for premature and sick newborns and their families.
Illawarra Hawks great Glen Saville opens up on the immense pressure facing the team as their NBL championship defence teeters. Can they turn it around?
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.
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart opens up about how raising his autistic daughter Emma shapes his parenting, coaching, and drives his foundation's new $5.1m disability home.
A 48-year-old woman was discovered deceased in a parked vehicle outside the Lake Illawarra police station. Police believe she may have been there for three days. A critical incident has been declared.
Get ready for festive fun at the South Canberra Community Markets this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Enjoy Santa photos with pets, farm buggy rides, kids' crafts, stalls, food, and live music, all supporting local youth charities.
The iconic Mulletfest is back at Kurri Kurri's Chelmsford Hotel this Saturday for its eighth grand final, celebrating community, charity, and the legendary 'business in the front, party in the back' hairstyle. Join the fun!
Discover key ways Illawarra residents can support locals in need this Christmas, from donating hampers and gifts to volunteering at community events. Get involved and make a difference.
The Wollongong Welsh Choir will hold its last concert this December, ending a 30-year tradition due to dwindling membership and fewer Welsh migrants to the Illawarra region.
The Cram Foundation celebrates a year of innovation, expanding its Supported Independent Living homes through co-design. CEO Alisha Musker outlines their commitment to choice and a future-ready organisation.
Grant Cresswell's volunteer project has fixed dozens of public basketball hoops across the Illawarra. Now relocated, he urgently needs a local to take over the community initiative and keep courts playable.
The 2014 attempted abduction of April-lee Gillen in Lake Heights remains unsolved. Police believe someone in the Illawarra community knows the identity of the two men in a black BMW SUV.
Vito Gaudiosi and Nick O'Hara from Crockers Gym have been voted Illawarra's best junior sports coaches in a massive community poll. Discover the full top 20 list and what makes these coaches special.
Caleb Cooper and Corey Keating launch The Boys on Veronica, a fully gluten-free cafe in Warilla responding to community demand for safe, high-quality coeliac-friendly dining options.
Hunter artists rally at Timeless Textiles Gallery to fund experimental cancer treatment for 23-year-old Jac Mathot. Art Auction 4 Jac aims to cover $12,500 doses of life-saving Enhertu.
Exciting news for aviation fans! Details about the revived Wings Over Illawarra airshow will be revealed next week following AMDA Foundation's withdrawal. Stay tuned for dates and new operators.
The Mawson's Huts Foundation hosts a special dinner recreating Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911 Antarctic expedition lunch at Hadley's Orient Hotel, supporting conservation efforts.
Discover the Illawarra's best Christmas light displays with the Mercury's 2025 interactive map. Register your home by Dec 10 to be included in this festive spectacle.
Brad Smith's heartbreaking love letter to his wife and twin daughters before dying from brain cancer. A story of love, family and legacy in Newcastle.