Search scaled back for missing Albany boater
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
WA Police have scaled back the marine search for a 62-year-old Mt Barker man missing near Albany after his catamaran was found adrift. Beach patrols continue.
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.
South Australian police have launched a large-scale search for a missing man after his car was discovered abandoned near a popular beach. Authorities are urging the public for any information.
ACT Police are searching for six teenagers after a staff member at a Tuggeranong nail salon sustained serious facial injuries in an alleged dispute over unpaid services. Images of two girls have been released.
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.
South Australian Police have launched a large-scale search for a missing man in the Adelaide Hills. Authorities are urging the public for any information.
A driver avoided a police RBT in Balga, crashed into two cars and fled. A child was taken to hospital as a precaution. Police are searching for the man.
Emergency services suspend search for 18-year-old swimmer at Little Bay Beach near South West Rocks. Multi-agency operation to resume Monday morning.
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 35-year-old Townsville man faces multiple firearms and drug charges after police raid uncovered weapons and methamphetamine. Read the full details.
WA Police urgently seek public help to find Declan Ranger, 5, last seen in South Carnarvon. The non-verbal boy was wearing red singlet and black jumper.
South Australian police gain stronger search powers for high-risk missing persons cases. New legislation allows entry without consent when vulnerable lives are at stake.
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 38-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after allegedly leading officers on a dangerous pursuit from Bellambi to Albion Park. Read the latest on this developing story.
Police expand search for missing 12-year-old William Callaghan after no trace found at Adelaide railway station. Community urged to come forward with information.
South Australian police have concluded a search of outback mine shafts for missing four-year-old Gus Lamont, finding no trace. The investigation continues.
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
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.
After nearly two months, police are scouring six uncovered mine shafts in the Yunta region for four-year-old August 'Gus' Lamont. The specialised search operation aims to recover his body or eliminate the sites.
The search for missing prospector Gus Lamont enters its fifth day in a remote WA mine shaft. Police and volunteers continue desperate efforts. Follow live updates.
Police launch a new three-day search for four-year-old Gus Lamont, focusing on six mine shafts near his family's remote South Australian property. #FindGus
Emergency services have resumed the search for an 18-year-old man swept out to sea after a sand bar collapsed at Soldiers Beach, Norah Head. Two others were rescued.
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.
Perth woman Tricia Naussedat sentenced to 3 years for hiding methamphetamine in her dog's rear during police search. Read the shocking court details.
ACT Policing urgently seeks public help to locate Kye Rowe, 25, wanted for alleged serious violent offences. Last seen in Lyneham, believed to be in Belconnen area. Do not approach.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
A large-scale search for a kite surfer in distress off the Mandurah coast was called off after police believe the person made it back to shore safely. Read the full story.
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.
Victoria Police seek public help to find missing Yarraville man Daniel Smith, last seen in Bellbrae. The 40-year-old requires medical attention. Call 000 with information.