Ashes Gabba Test Draws 8.06 Million Viewers on Seven
The second Ashes Test captivated Australia, with over 8 million viewers on Seven. Ratings smash records as the summer of cricket heats up. Don't miss the next Test live and free.
The second Ashes Test captivated Australia, with over 8 million viewers on Seven. Ratings smash records as the summer of cricket heats up. Don't miss the next Test live and free.
New data reveals Gungahlin and Molonglo Valley are severely underserved for sports fields, forcing clubs to use marquees as change rooms. Discover the impact on local sport.
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.
After 11 years of indifference, a Canberra boy's newfound passion for cricket brings his family into the fold of summer's great tradition, complete with Friday night games and Big Bash plans.
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 mysterious theft of a $25k buggy compounds the nightmare for Gungahlin United's creditors as the liquidator finds 'very few assets'. Read the latest Canberra sports news.
Brisbane's official 2032 Olympic motto is 'Believe. Belong. Become.', but its widespread use by churches and schools has ignited an online debate about its originality. Discover the story.
Discover the outstanding North Queensland student-athletes of 2025, celebrated for their dual excellence in academics and sport. Meet the future stars from Townsville and beyond.
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 41st annual South Coast Blues awards have celebrated 17 primary and secondary school athletes. Discover the winners, including President's award recipient and volleyball prodigy Mireille Smith.
Former Melbourne Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen reveals he has no regrets about walking away from his NRL contract and is embracing a 'gap year' from professional sport. Discover his new focus.
The Illawarra's spring sports season wraps up as Wollongong's surf series faces a pivotal final round amid soaring temperatures. Get the latest local sports news and updates.
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.
Child safety experts expose critical flaws in sporting background checks, revealing how predators slip through the system. Learn what must change to protect young athletes.
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.
Isla Hannaphillips and Bec Farey lead the charge as standouts in the first half of the women's league season. Discover the key players and stats shaping the competition.
A staggering 29 records were broken at the 2025 Illawarra and Southern Highlands zone athletics championships in Gwynneville. Young stars like Kai Levitski and Elsa Sandell delivered historic performances.
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.
Fremantle Docker James Aish fills in for teammate Nat Fyfe at local cricket club after champion's withdrawal. Read about the community sports connection.
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.
Discover the definitive list of the 25 greatest Hunter Rugby players since the year 2000. Did your club's legends make the cut? Dive into the debate now!
Watch the AFLW Grand Final live and free as North Melbourne chase back-to-back premierships against Brisbane Lions. Full coverage on Seven and 7plus from 7pm AEDT.
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.
15-year-old Zoe Davies from Warilla is dominating lawn bowls, winning four gold medals at the Under-18 Nationals and challenging the sport's stereotypes. Discover her inspiring journey.
Newcastle's Lauren Parker sets a new record with her sixth NSW Athlete of the Year with a Disability award while qualifying for Winter Paralympics in Canada. Discover her inspiring journey.
AFLW legend Erin Phillips returns to clubland, moving her family to Queensland to lead the Gold Coast Suns' women's football program. Discover her vision for the team.
New research reveals most Australians with autism want to play sport but face multiple barriers. Discover how Special Olympics Illawarra is leading inclusion efforts.