Hawks Legend Saville Reveals Pressure of NBL Title Defence
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?
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?
Illawarra Hawks legend Glen Saville reveals the intense pressure and stress facing the reigning NBL champions as their playoff hopes hang by a thread. 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.
The Illawarra Hawks' NBL title defence is in crisis after a shock 93-76 home loss to the bottom-placed Cairns Taipans. Coach Justin Tatum labelled it the team's worst performance of the season.
Chinese basketball star Han Xu's first home game for Perth Lynx smashed WNBL attendance records, drawing over 11,000 fans and exciting owner Christian Hauff about the future.
The Perth Lynx made history, shattering the WNBL attendance record with 11,104 fans as Han Xu, Amy Atwell, and Anneli Maley starred in a dominant victory. Read the full match report.
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.
The Perth Lynx are set to shatter their attendance record when Chinese superstar Han Xu plays her first home game on Friday. Nearly 3000 fans expected. #WNBL #Perth
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.
Illawarra Hawks coach Justin Tatum says the team will rely on internal depth after Jonah Bolden's Achilles rupture. The NBL champions face a tough fight to salvage their season.
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.
Wollongong basketball star Jai Anderson, cut from the Illawarra rep program, is now attracting multiple US college offers. Discover his inspiring journey of persistence.
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.
Tasmania's new WNBL team will be called the Jewels, linking to the JackJumpers' Queen Ant. The brand launch marks the league's first expansion in nearly 20 years. Read more.
China's Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian courtside as Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu makes WNBL debut. Diplomatic presence highlights growing basketball ties between nations.
Chinese recruit Han Xu delivers dominant performance as Perth Lynx defeat Canberra Capitals 96-84. Amy Atwell shines with perfect shooting in thrilling WNBL clash.
Australian star Josh Giddey fell just short of a triple-double and confronted a courtside fan during Chicago's 123-116 NBA loss to Charlotte. Read the full details of the incident and game highlights.
Townsville Fire banking on home crowd advantage to fuel revenge mission against Southside Flyers in crucial NBL clash. Don't miss the action!
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.
Chinese basketball superstar Han Xu is settling perfectly with Perth Lynx ahead of her WNBL debut. Discover how the international star is adapting to Australian basketball.
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.
Port Stephens Council launches a last-minute bid to host the Hunter Indoor Sports Centre as Newcastle faces community opposition. Could this resolve the stadium standoff?
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.
Perth Lynx recruit Han Xu, the towering 211cm Chinese basketball sensation, is tipped to tear the WNBL apart as she prepares for her Australian debut. Don't miss her first game!
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie erupts over critical non-decision that cost his team late in nail-biting 85-83 loss to Melbourne United. Read the explosive details.
Perth Lynx coach Ryan Petrik reveals pre-season injuries are affecting team performance after disappointing 86-68 loss to Bendigo Spirit in WNBL clash.
Perth Wildcats star Jo Lual-Acuil made a nine-year-old's first basketball game unforgettable by gifting his shoes during Friday's NBL match. Read this touching story.
This week in Illawarra courts featured dramatic cases including a drug syndicate member pleading guilty, a chef convicted of rape, and a murder case dismissal due to mental health. Read the full details.
NBA legend Allen Iverson is coming to Perth as HoopsFest ambassador, giving Wildcats star Bryce Cotton a chance to play in front of his hero. Get your tickets now at HoopsFest.com.au!