Wollongong Welsh Choir disbands after three decades
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 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.
Home lifts are shifting from optional luxury to essential fixture in Sydney's multi-level homes. Driven by demographics and urban design, they offer future-proofing and accessibility. Discover the trends and planning tips.
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.
Great Southern Holiday Properties, founded by Sophie Pietersen, has won the ACCI Excellence in Tourism Award. Discover how a chat with her builder dad launched a luxury holiday home portfolio.
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.
Newcastle residents are turning to backyard granny flats as smart solutions to housing shortages. Discover how these secondary dwellings create affordable options.
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.
Opposition slams Labor's Housing Australia Future Fund after only 889 homes completed, falling well short of 40,000 target. Bragg proposes coercive state measures.
Experience premium coastal living at 1/30 Keira Street, Wollongong. This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom property features luxury finishes and prime location near beaches and CBD. Priced at $2.5 million.
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.
McGrathNicol liquidators will question Inspired Property Group's former director in Supreme Court as they pursue $35 million for creditors. 90 homes remain unfinished.
Ruby Svarc dazzled with a career-best four goals as the Brisbane Lions dominated Carlton to secure a third-straight AFLW Grand Final berth against North Melbourne.
Australia faces 48,000-home annual deficit as modular housing offers faster, cheaper solution. Learn how policy changes and bank support could bridge the gap.
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.
Major planning changes are set to transform the Illawarra region with 11,000 new homes and taller buildings proposed across Wollongong, Shellharbour and Kiama. Discover how these developments will reshape our communities.
Byron Bay's luxury property market tumbles as sellers slash millions off asking prices. Exclusive data reveals the dramatic shift in Australia's most famous coastal town.
Byron Bay's luxury property market crashes as sellers cut millions off asking prices. Exclusive data reveals dramatic price corrections in the once-booming coastal hotspot.
A compact Nedlands property on just 209sqm sold for $1.6 million, proving small lots command premium prices in Perth's competitive real estate market. Discover why location trumps size.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Former Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo's luxury Red Hill residence has sold, claiming Canberra's highest property sale for 2025. Discover the stunning features of this multimillion-dollar home.
Discover 2 Campbell Street, Wollongong - a stunning 4-bedroom luxury retreat featuring ocean outlooks, premium finishes and walkable harbourside location. Contact Belle Property Illawarra today.
Construction begins on Garden & River Homes at Burswood Point. Secure a freehold Swan River residence with premium builders. Priced from $3.25M.
Beat Perth's housing shortage. Discover how a Summit Homes granny flat can generate up to $720/week rental income and be built in just six months using steel-frame construction.
Discover how MIRA Residential's architecturally designed modular homes offer a streamlined, cost-effective building solution for Western Australians, with builds completed in as little as 12 weeks.
Thousands lined the M1 to cheer the 2025 Illawarra Convoy, a massive truck procession that has raised over $27 million since 2005 for families facing life-threatening illnesses.
The Wollongong and Illawarra region has secured a top 10 ranking for pet-friendliness, boasting excellent veterinary services, dog parks, and community support. Discover what makes this region a paradise for pet owners.
A beautifully renovated three-bedroom villa in Bellambi, priced at $1 million, combines coastal charm with modern low-maintenance living just minutes from the beach.
A stunning Ascot residence has sold for a staggering $3.5 million, setting a new property record for the prestigious Perth suburb. Discover the details behind this landmark sale.
After reader feedback, we reveal the Illawarra Premier League legends overlooked in our original G.O.A.T. list, including Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak. Who made the cut?
An eight-year-old autistic boy drowned in a display home pool in Kialla. His father demands pool covers, while the company insists safety regulations were met. Download the 7NEWS app.