Wollongong to host dual NYE fireworks displays in 2025
Wollongong revellers face a choice this New Year's Eve: harbour or CBD fireworks? The Illawarra Hotel adds a 9pm CBD show, complementing council's harbour display. Locals share their picks.
Category : Search result: fatal accident Illawarra
Motorcyclist, 71, dies in crash on Pacific Hwy near Taree
A 71-year-old rider has died after being thrown from a motorbike on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat. Police are investigating the single-vehicle incident.
16 dead after bus crash on Indonesia's Java island
At least 16 people have died after a bus overturned on a Java toll road. The vehicle was travelling from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Get the latest details on this tragic accident.
Driver killed in milk truck crash near Lang Lang
A driver has died after a collision with a milk truck on the South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang. The truck driver was hospitalised. Major road closures are in place.
Meet Illawarra's 56 Rising Sports Stars for 2025
The Illawarra Mercury unveils its exclusive list of 56 standout young athletes set to dominate courts, fields, pools, and slopes in 2025. Discover the region's future champions.
Young man dies in single-vehicle crash near Rich Avon East
A man in his 20s has died after his car left the road and hit trees near Rich Avon East. Victoria's 2025 road toll now stands at 282. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Two killed in separate WA Wheatbelt car crashes
Two men have died in separate car crashes near Gingin in WA's Wheatbelt over the weekend. Police are investigating and urge witnesses with dashcam footage to come forward.
Young man dies in Bindoon-Moora Road crash near Gingin
A 22-year-old passenger has died after a Holden Colorado left the road and struck a tree on Bindoon-Moora Road. The driver was airlifted to hospital. Major Crash investigators appeal for witnesses.
Man, 35, dies in Brand Highway crash near Gingin
A 35-year-old man has died after his car left the road and hit a tree on Brand Highway near Gingin. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Warrawong's Lion's Den opens, building gamers' community
Lion's Den Collectibles opens in Warrawong Plaza, offering Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering & Warhammer. Owners aim to create a community hub where gamers of all ages can play and connect.
Woman dies after pedestrian crash in Redbank
A 58-year-old woman has died after being struck by a car on Brisbane Rd, Redbank. Police are investigating and urge witnesses with dashcam footage to come forward.
Four dead in Muckatah minibus crash
Four people have died after a minibus crashed near Cobram in Victoria. The victims were overseas workers living in Greater Shepparton. Police are investigating.
Severe heatwave warning issued for Illawarra region
A severe heatwave warning is in effect for the Illawarra, with temperatures predicted to reach 35 degrees Celsius. Learn the details, why it's classified as a heatwave, and how to stay safe.
Major Investigation into Fatal Southern Expressway Crash
A man has died following a serious crash on Adelaide's Southern Expressway. SA Police have launched a major investigation. Read the latest updates on this tragic incident.
Deadly dog virus outbreak spreads across Illawarra
A deadly canine parvovirus outbreak is spreading across the Illawarra, claiming one puppy's life. Vets warn the soil-borne virus can linger for years. Protect your pet now.
Woman dies after alleged deliberate hit-and-run on Sunshine Coast
A young woman has died after an alleged deliberate hit-and-run by an overseas tourist on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Police call it an 'intentional act'. Read the latest.
Driver killed in fiery truck crash on Glenelg Hwy
A car driver has died after a collision with a livestock truck on the Glenelg Hwy near Warrayure. The truck rolled and both vehicles caught fire. Police are investigating.
Four dead in Muckatah minivan crash days before Christmas
A fatal minivan crash in northern Victoria has claimed four lives and left five others, including a child, fighting for their lives. Police appeal for dashcam footage.
KidsWish Christmas party brings joy to Illawarra children
Thousands of children with disability or illness celebrated at the annual KidsWish Christmas party at Symbio Wildlife Park. The Illawarra Mercury mascot joined the fun.
Second arrest in Sydney stabbing, teen charged over fatal crash
A second man has been arrested over a stabbing at Bankstown Central. In a separate incident, a teenage boy has been charged after a fatal crash in Corio near Geelong. Stay informed with the latest.
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?
Fatal crash in Corio leaves one dead, two injured
A man has died and two others are injured after a serious car crash on a school road in Corio. Police are investigating the incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
Illawarra court roundup: Crypto theft, child abuse, stunts
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.
Fatal hit-and-run in Melbourne's Mooroolbark
A 28-year-old man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Mooroolbark. A 39-year-old man is assisting police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Man dies in Port Macquarie crash, police investigate
A man in his 70s has died after his car hit a power pole on Ocean Drive in Port Macquarie. Police are investigating the fatal crash as NSW's road toll reaches 331.
Body found in car outside Lake Illawarra police station
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.
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.
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.
Brisbane construction site wall collapse kills father
A father has died and a 19-year-old man was seriously injured after a retaining wall collapsed at a West End construction site. The tragedy has devastated a family just before Christmas.
Infant survives fatal Hume Highway crash, woman dies
A woman has died and an infant is in a stable condition after a car left the Hume Highway and hit a tree near Gundagai. The child was airlifted to Canberra Hospital.
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