Lake Heights property with flat, workshop for sale
A versatile Lake Heights home featuring a self-contained flat, workshop, and stunning water views is set for auction on December 15. Ideal for extended families or investors.
A versatile Lake Heights home featuring a self-contained flat, workshop, and stunning water views is set for auction on December 15. Ideal for extended families or investors.
A massive fire tore through the Thomas Creative factory in Unanderra, requiring 35 firefighters to bring it under control. Police are investigating the cause of the significant blaze.
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.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
A new $1.9 million beachfront campground with 100 sites has opened at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, promising a major boost for Hunter eco-tourism and local jobs.
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.
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.
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
Lake Macquarie City Council unveils strategic plans to manage a population surge of 38,000, introducing developer discounts and tiny home trials to tackle the housing crisis.
A NSW coroner has praised the response of police and Lake Macquarie City Council's suicide prevention measures following an inquest into a woman's death at Redhead Bluff. Read the full findings.
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 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.
Infini Resources identifies fresh radioactive zones at its Canadian uranium projects, with lab results due before Christmas. A maiden drill program is planned for 2025 as the company advances in the world-class Athabasca Basin.
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.
NSW Police are appealing for information after eight males went on a two-hour crime spree across Lake Macquarie, stealing vehicles and attempting break-ins. Call Crime Stoppers with any details.
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.
Margaret Teal, 95, receives life membership for 35 years of volunteer service with Marine Rescue NSW, recognised as one of the service's longest-serving members.
A man and woman face over 30 drug supply charges after police found cocaine, magic mushrooms and cash in an Albion Park vehicle. Read the latest on the Strike Force Alamillio investigation.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Dramatic footage shows alleged dangerous driver John Warren Westaway's 30-minute police pursuit ending with a plunge into Lake Burley Griffin. Court hears how pedestrians' lives were at risk.
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 new 122-lot beachside campground is set to open at Lake Macquarie's Belmont Wetlands, aiming to balance tourism with conservation. Book your spot now for a sustainable coastal escape.
NSW Police are searching for two fugitives, Dylan Arfanis and Lee Ping, wanted for alleged domestic violence and traffic offences in the Illawarra region. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Emergency services responded to Kiama's Pheasant Point Drive after a man's body was discovered near the ocean pool. Police have established a crime scene as investigations continue.
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges following an alleged police pursuit through Mount Hutton, Windale, Belmont and Marks Point. Read the full details of the incident.
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?
Fire and Rescue NSW crews are battling a significant bushfire in Gateshead. The blaze broke out near Willow Road, with the western front being monitored by aircraft. Read the latest updates.
Seven individuals face charges after police officers were injured during a violent confrontation at a suspected drug bust in Bega. Get the latest details on the incident.