Spread Festive Cheer: Ways to Help in the Illawarra
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.
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.
Sam Kerr marked her return from injury with a goal, leading the Matildas to a 2-0 victory over China in a crucial Asian Cup warm-up. Read the full match report and analysis.
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.
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.
Wini Heatley kept her brother's passing secret from teammates to avoid distracting from Matildas' preparations. The squad honoured him with black armbands in their 5-0 victory over New Zealand.
Three sets of Illawarra siblings are making waves in A-League Men and Women competitions. Discover how local talent is transforming Australian football.
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.
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.
Gungahlin United FC faces liquidation with debts exceeding $550,000 as Belnorth and Canberra Olympic step up to offer players a lifeline. Critical meeting Tuesday will decide club's fate.
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.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Tiny Caribbean island Curacao creates football history by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time, joining Panama and Haiti from CONCACAF. Discover the incredible story.
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro commends Mary Fowler for her courageous mental health revelations in new book 'Bloom'. The 22-year-old playmaker continues ACL recovery.
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.
Queens Park Soccer & Social Club has secured a five-year lease at Coker Park, providing stability for its ambitious plan to regain National Premier Leagues status and continue its remarkable community resurgence.
Three generations of Wolves fans dream of A-League inclusion as the club battles historical factionalism and unfinished stadium promises. Can Wollongong's football heartland reclaim its national glory?
Queensland's Westminster Warriors soccer club is using its 40th anniversary to tackle community mental health, planning a world record attempt and fundraising for vital support services. Discover how they're scoring goals off the field.
Queensland's Westminster Warriors soccer club is using its 40th year to tackle community mental health, planning a world record attempt and fundraising for charity. Discover how sport builds resilience.
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?
A bombshell PFA report reveals A-League Women players face psychological distress and the league's lowest wages. Urgent change is needed to capitalise on football's potential.
Capital Football announces major NPL competition changes including no relegation for 2026 and delayed player contract regulations following Gungahlin United's dramatic collapse.
Discover this beautifully positioned Port Kembla property offering panoramic water views, established gardens, and modern comfort in one of Illawarra's most sought-after locations.
In a spectacular National Premier Leagues showdown, Wollongong Wolves delivered a masterclass performance against Heidelberg United, securing a decisive victory that reshapes the championship landscape.
Shellharbour's football prodigy Sophie Bailey secures professional contract with English club London City Lionesses, marking a major milestone in her rising career.
Perth Glory is mounting a fierce campaign to reclaim home ground dominance at HBF Park, with players and management united in their mission to make their stadium the most feared venue in the A-Leagues.
Exciting young talent Will Dobson secures his future with Newcastle Jets, signing a contract extension that keeps him at the club until 2026 as the A-League side invests in local development.
A controversial Illawarra birth collective is fighting back against proposed freebirth restrictions, arguing women deserve autonomous choice in childbirth options despite safety concerns.
Nominations are pouring in for the Illawarra Junior Sports Coach of the Year 2025 awards. Cast your vote now to recognise the region's most dedicated mentors shaping young athletes.