Wollongong siblings Allee and Cooper Reynolds share an extraordinary bond through music. As Allee prepares for Schools Spectacular, discover how her singing helps her autistic brother communicate and connect.
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.
All ACT public schools reopen after a week-long asbestos sand clean-up. Malkara School was the last to be cleared. Education Minister Yvette Berry prioritises student safety.
Hunter School of Performing Arts students Anya King and Phoebe Napper prepare for NSW Schools Spectacular 2025. Discover their inspiring journey and how to get tickets.
Sacred Heart College in Newtown marks emotional graduation ceremony for Class of 2025. See the proud moments as students celebrate their educational milestone in Geelong.
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.
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
Christian College Geelong honoured its graduating class of 2025 in an emotional ceremony celebrating student achievements and future pathways. See the memorable moments.
Pimlico State High School's Class of 2025 dazzled at their formal celebration. See all the stunning outfits and memorable moments from this special night.
Most ACT schools will operate fully on Monday after an asbestos sand clean-up, with only two schools remaining closed. Get the latest updates and full school list.
Grovedale Secondary College honours Class of 2025 in emotional graduation ceremony. See the proud moments and future plans of Geelong's newest graduates.
Bellarine Secondary College's Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation in a memorable ceremony. See the proud moments and achievements of Geelong's newest graduates.
Western Heights College graduates marked their educational milestone with an emotional ceremony. See photos and highlights from this special Geelong event.
Geelong College celebrates its 2025 graduating class with emotional ceremony. See photos and details from this milestone event in students' lives.
St Matthew's Anglican School receives official approval, set to open in 2027 with capacity for 1200 students. Enrolments now open for Yanchep's first private educational institution.
Western Australian parents and students deliver emotional letters to state parliament protesting the education funding crisis. Read their powerful stories and demands for change.
Bannockburn P-12 College celebrates its 2025 graduating class with emotional ceremonies and proud achievements. See the inspiring photos and stories from this milestone event.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
ACT Education Minister announces additional Canberra schools reopening Thursday after asbestos-contaminated sand removal. Get the latest updates and full school status list.
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
Your complete guide to Geelong's 2025 Year 12 graduations with dates, locations and photo opportunities. Celebrate our local graduates' achievements!
Matthew Flinders Girls Secondary College celebrated its 2025 graduation with emotional ceremonies and proud families. See the memorable moments from this special day.
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
Asbestos-contaminated sand forces ACT school closures for a third day. 25 schools fully closed, 16 partially. Get the full list of impacted schools and updates.
Canberra parents check which schools are open Tuesday after asbestos found in decorative sand. Full list of closures and partial openings revealed.
The Burdekin Christian College community mourns the sudden loss of teacher Gavin McLean, remembered as an exceptional educator who profoundly impacted students.
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
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.