Swiss Town Montreux: A Surprising Musical Mecca
Discover Montreux, the serene Swiss lakeside town that became a legendary musical hub for Queen's Freddie Mercury and the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival. Plan your visit.
Discover Montreux, the serene Swiss lakeside town that became a legendary musical hub for Queen's Freddie Mercury and the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival. Plan your visit.
Take a trip down memory lane with the Illawarra Mercury's photo gallery showcasing decades of local Christmas Day traditions, from beach barbecues to backyard cricket. See the festive spirit in action.
Santa Claus has a special festive message for Illawarra children in 2025, outlining his three simple rules for Christmas Eve and revealing details about his ancient sleigh. Get the full story.
The Illawarra Mercury unveils its exclusive list of 56 standout young athletes set to dominate courts, fields, pools, and slopes in 2025. Discover the region's future champions.
Discover Zermatt's summer allure, from serene mountain walks to historic climbs. Explore this car-free Swiss resort, its iconic Matterhorn views, and a Globus tour itinerary. Plan your alpine adventure.
Discover Switzerland from a coach window on a 9-day tour traversing epic alpine passes like Simplon and Maloja. Experience a unique perspective beyond the famous train journeys.
Illawarra Mercury's Grace Hamilton and Anna Warr recognised at Australian Community Media awards for powerful sports journalism and photography. Read their inspiring stories.
Thousands of children with disability or illness celebrated at the annual KidsWish Christmas party at Symbio Wildlife Park. The Illawarra Mercury mascot joined the fun.
Explore the unexpected rural escapes within Switzerland's largest city. From historic vineyards to river swimming and island nature reserves, discover a different side of Zurich.
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.
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.
Helios Medical Rooms in Wollongong boosted patient numbers through local advertising with ACM. Discover how community-focused marketing builds trust and delivers real results for Australian small businesses.
Plans emerge for a monumental 30-meter Gough Whitlam statue atop Black Mountain, inspired by Rio's Christ the Redeemer, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Dismissal.
Explore the charming micronation of Liechtenstein, from its historic wooden bridge to Vaduz Castle and unique space exploration connections. Your guide to this Alpine treasure.
A 19-year-old faces charges for gluing googly eyes on Mount Gambier's controversial $136,000 statue. She's now crowdfunding legal costs as community debate over the artwork continues.
A South Australian teenager's alleged artistic protest involving googly eyes on a Mount Gambier landmark has sparked community debate about public art and youth expression.
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.
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.
Discover the unexpected charms of St Moritz beyond the glamorous ski slopes - from summer adventures to winter wonders that will transform your Alpine experience.