A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
Perth's CBD is fast becoming an education hub, with providers leasing thousands of square metres ahead of ECU's city campus opening. Discover the trend revitalising office space.
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.
Two brothers have been sentenced for a terrifying gunpoint robbery of a British tourist at a remote NSW campsite. Read the full details of their drug-fuelled crime spree.
Livia Mulheim, 25, died after a bull shark attack at Kylies Beach while swimming with dolphins. Her boyfriend suffered serious injuries trying to save her. Authorities continue search.
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.
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.
A group of regular swimmers, including Gerringong Surf Club members, rescued a man from a dangerous rip at Werri Beach. The incident highlights growing water safety concerns.
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.
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.
Northern Star struggles to fill $120k mining roles in Kalgoorlie as housing shortage creates worker crisis. Gold boom meets accommodation bust in WA's historic goldfields.
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Bookings now open for Geelong's $120 million waterfront Crowne Plaza hotel. The 152-room luxury accommodation opens March 2025, creating 150 jobs. Secure your stay today!
An Adelaide mother's Bali holiday took a painful turn after a tiny tomcat beetle caused severe rashes and blisters. Learn how to stay safe from this toxic insect.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Canggu's Clandestino Hostel addresses the fatal mass illness event. A 25-year-old backpacker was found dead, ten others hospitalised. Police investigation continues.
Perth's chronically undersupplied student accommodation market receives major boost with completion of 358-bed UniLodge facility in CBD, offering relief for international and domestic students.
Australia's aged care system undergoes major reforms from November 1. Learn about new user-pays costs, RAD changes, and financial planning strategies for families.
Bridgetown's Serenity Gully wins Best Glamping Destination at 2025 World Luxury Travel Awards. Discover this sustainable luxury retreat in WA's Southern Forests.
A young tourist shares her near-death experience after a mass poisoning at a Canggu hostel left one dead and dozens hospitalised. Warning to Bali travellers.
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.
Discover The Millen, Penang's first Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, blending Peranakan heritage with modern luxury. Experience stunning sea views, innovative dining & unique Malaysian spa treatments.
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.
Discover Sydney's premier Airbnb suburbs from beachside Bondi to luxury Mosman. Find your perfect stay with our guide to unique properties, amenities and safety tips.
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?
Developer Blaq Projects seeks to add six storeys to its Kenny Street complex, delivering 41 affordable homes and 33 extra hotel rooms to Wollongong's CBD under new state policies.
A University of Canberra student receives $10,000 compensation after being forced from her accommodation following unsubstantiated knife threat allegations. Read the full tribunal findings.
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.
A British backpacker's Australian dream turns into a nightmare after thieves steal her belongings and set her car ablaze in a Perth shopping centre car park, leaving her traumatised and stranded.