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.
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.
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.
A 55-year-old woman has died after her car left the road and struck a tree on Whettem Road in Waroona. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.
A woman from Giru was hospitalised after her car left the Bruce Highway near Ingham. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon.
A sports car left the road and slammed into a martial arts school in Wollongong. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on November 30.
Tragedy strikes Hume Highway with two fatal crashes over the weekend. An elderly woman dies at Sutton Forest, another person killed at Gunning. Investigations ongoing.
A dedicated volunteer was rushed to hospital after a BMW crashed during the Geelong Revival Festival. Emergency services responded to the dramatic incident at Eastern Beach.
A pilot has died after two light aircraft collided mid-air near Wedderburn Airport east of Appin. The other plane landed safely. Investigation underway.
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.
A 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries after crashing his dirt bike at Dimond Brothers Reserve in Horsley. He was airlifted to a Sydney hospital in a serious condition.
ATSB concludes investigation into fatal Point Lonsdale helicopter crash, revealing mechanical failure as cause. Read the full safety report findings.
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.
Two teenage boys are in hospital, one fighting for life, after a dirt bike collided with five vehicles in Adamstown Heights. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
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.
Major Crash Investigators appeal for witnesses after a road train collided with a Toyota Hilux on Great Southern Highway near East Beverley. Emergency services responded to the serious incident.
Daniel Maher, a beloved father from Logan, died after being hit by a ute. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for dash cam footage.
A Queensland grandmother faces unimaginable loss after her daughter and two-year-old granddaughter died in a horrific Bruce Highway truck crash. The young father remains critically injured, unaware of the tragedy.
A pilot in his 60s is fighting for life after his light plane crashed and burst into flames near a private airstrip in Raglan, Central Queensland. Emergency crews are on the scene.
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.
An elderly woman has died and another is fighting for life after a two-car collision on River Rd in Northwood. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
A 57-year-old woman has died after her car left Premer Rd in Tambar Springs, NSW. Police are investigating and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Four men accused in separate fatal incidents in the Illawarra will face trial in 2026 after their cases were brought forward from 2027. Get the latest court updates.
A family walk in Sydney's Hornsby ended in tragedy when a pregnant woman was struck and killed. The 19-year-old driver now faces serious charges. Read the full story.
A demolition derby at the Walcha Showground turned to tragedy after a car crashed into a grandstand, leaving a 54-year-old man critical and 12 others injured. The driver's brother says he 'blacked out'.
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 woman in her 30s has died after her car left Ocean Street in Budgewoi and crashed into a building. Police are investigating and appeal for dashcam footage.
ATSB releases security footage showing tragic final moments of Shellharbour Airport plane crash that killed three. Investigation continues into cause.
An 18-year-old has died and another is fighting for life after their car collided with a semi-trailer on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Police are investigating.