Second man charged over Midland tobacco store arson
A second man has been arrested and charged by WA Police's Serious and Organised Crime Division over the arson attack on a Midland tobacco store. Read the latest details.
A second man has been arrested and charged by WA Police's Serious and Organised Crime Division over the arson attack on a Midland tobacco store. Read the latest details.
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WA Police launches Strike Force Vulcan, a dedicated three-month operation to catch bushfire arsonists. Learn about recent fires and how the public can help.
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.
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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.
A Midland tobacco store on Great Eastern Highway was severely damaged in a suspected arson attack early Tuesday morning. Police are investigating the incident as part of ongoing tobacco conflicts.
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.
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