Townhouse Plan Could Cut House Prices by $100k
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
New research reveals how strategic townhouse and apartment development in major cities could dramatically improve housing affordability for Australians.
Shoalhaven City Councillor Jason Cox has resigned abruptly following serious assault charges, sending shockwaves through the local community and political circles.
Nominations are pouring in for the Illawarra Junior Sports Coach of the Year 2025 awards. Cast your vote now to recognise the region's most dedicated mentors shaping young athletes.
The Australian Labor Party sounds alarm over LNP's energy strategy that prioritises coal expansion, potentially jeopardising the Great Barrier Reef's UNESCO World Heritage listing and Queensland's tourism industry.
A significant residential development featuring 20 modern townhouses is proposed for Oak Flats, promising to reshape the suburb's housing landscape while addressing local demand.
Discover this stunning family home in Shell Cove offering modern living, multiple living areas, and prime location near schools, beaches, and amenities.
Discover how the Illawarra region is producing elite female athletes across multiple sports, from soccer superstars to rugby sensations and basketball prodigies.
A landmark redevelopment is planned for Canberra's Belconnen transit hub, featuring residential apartments, commercial spaces, and significant public transport upgrades that will reshape the northern suburb.
The controversial launch of Canberra's new MyWay transport card system has left commuters facing widespread failures, with buses not accepting payments and passengers unable to tap on across the territory.
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
A wild police pursuit through Illawarra ended with officers deploying a Taser on a 26-year-old man and arresting two people following a dramatic car stop on the Princes Highway.
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel has publicly apologised after Canberra's MyWay smartcard system experienced a major failure, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated across the capital.
Canberra residents gain better healthcare access as five new bulk-billing GP clinics launch across the capital, delivering cost-of-living relief through Labor's Medicare Strengthening Plan.
Newcastle bus drivers have walked off the job, causing major disruptions across the city as they demand better wages and improved working conditions in ongoing industrial action.
Dive into Illawarra's action-packed November sporting calendar featuring rugby triumphs, surfing spectacles, and community sporting events that are making waves across the region.
The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.
Breaking news from the Illawarra Mercury traffic blog: Multiple vehicle collisions and significant delays are causing major disruptions across the region's road network this afternoon.
Major transport disruptions hit Canberra as Commonwealth Avenue Bridge closure and light rail delays create perfect storm for commuters. What you need to know about the ongoing chaos.
Discover the untold story of Charlie Jones, the visionary transport planner whose revolutionary ideas could have transformed Newcastle decades ago. Learn why his forward-thinking proposals were ignored and what we can learn from his legacy today.
A major technical failure in Canberra's public transport system allowed thousands of commuters to travel for free, exposing vulnerabilities in the capital's ticketing infrastructure.
Perth City Council is actively exploring the return of e-scooters to the CBD as a state government inquiry into their future reaches its final stages. Discover what this means for commuters and urban mobility.
Canberra's new MyWay card system faces technical glitches and delays, leaving commuters frustrated as Transport Minister Chris Steel defends the rollout process.
Wollongong's streets echoed with powerful chants as hundreds gathered for the Reclaim the Night march, demanding an end to gender-based violence in our community.
Discover the best events happening across the Illawarra region this week, from live music performances and food festivals to family-friendly activities and cultural celebrations.
Canberra's Transport Minister Chris Steel confronts historic censure motion as MyWay card system woes spark political showdown in Legislative Assembly.
Major residential developments in Shellharbour could overwhelm local infrastructure, with transport experts warning of significant traffic impacts across the Illawarra region unless upgrades are prioritised.
Explosive revelations show the ACT Government knew Canberra's troubled MyWay ticketing system was failing years before its replacement, costing taxpayers millions in avoidable expenses.
A damning investigation reveals the ACT government's troubled MyWay ticketing system rollout was plagued by failures, costing taxpayers millions in delays and poor planning.
ACT Government deploys dedicated transit officers to crack down on fare evasion and anti-social behaviour on Canberra's public transport network.
Western Australia faces a perfect storm of infrastructure failures as population growth overwhelms transport networks, creating daily chaos for commuters and threatening economic productivity.