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.
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.
Discover how single mother Bette Nesmith created Liquid Paper in her kitchen, turning a simple idea into a 25 million-bottle-per-year business that changed office work forever.
Explore stunning photos capturing 25 years of Queenscliff Music Festival's evolution. From humble beginnings to iconic Australian music event. See the memories!
Discover how volunteers are restoring a rare WWII Catalina flying boat in NSW's Hunter Valley, preserving Australia's aviation heritage. Learn about the aircraft's wartime legacy.
Perth's iconic Connections Nightclub celebrates 50 years as a pioneer of inclusive nightlife. Discover how this LGBTQIA+ safe haven has survived and thrived through decades of change.
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.
Explore the fascinating history of Royal Hospital Chelsea and Les Invalides, two iconic veterans' institutions with rich military heritage. Discover their architectural marvels and museums.
Former owner David Pennington reveals Bird Rock Cafe's wild history in new book - from police raids to celebrity visits. Discover the untold stories behind this iconic Australian venue.
Discover how Alfred Hawes Stone's remarkable diary and camera captured early colonial Perth, offering unprecedented insights into WA's foundation years. Explore this fascinating historical treasure!
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.
As Crown Perth prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday, we explore its remarkable journey from a toxic waste dump to a premier entertainment destination. Discover its transformative impact on Perth.
Archaeologists uncover evidence revealing the fate of survivors from Australia's oldest shipwreck off WA coast. Discover the incredible story of resilience.
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
Discover Newcastle's iconic Ashes cricket heroes - from Doug Walters' famous century to Rick McCosker's broken jaw. Relive these unforgettable moments as Australia prepares for the 2025-2026 series.
Relive cricket's greatest rivalry with 25 iconic Ashes moments ahead of the blockbuster Australia vs England series. From Warne's Ball of the Century to Stokes' miracle at Headingley.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Sita Sargeant, who never finished high school, has been named 2026 Young Australian of the Year for ACT. Her company She Shapes History reveals overlooked stories of Australian women.
As Australia marks 50 years since the Whitlam dismissal, readers debate his monumental reforms versus economic management. From universal healthcare to land rights, his legacy remains contested.
Explore the rich history of Geelong's Gordon Institute of TAFE through never-before-seen photographs capturing decades of education and community impact.
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.
Discover the untold story of Hunter Valley's coal-mining pit horses and their lasting legacy through public art, from Scotland's Kelpies to local sculptures.
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened to the public, drawing 40,000 visitors. See King Tut's treasures and 7000 years of history in one spectacular location. Plan your visit today!
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.
Kevin O'Neill, Australia's oldest living Socceroo, celebrates his 100th birthday in Cessnock. The football legend shares his life story and secrets to longevity. Read his inspiring journey.
Discover how a WWII battleship became agricultural machinery that helped plant Western Australia's future. This untold history reveals innovation and resilience.
Garry Slater makes Australian medical history with 51 years of living with the same prosthetic heart valve. Discover his incredible journey and medical breakthrough.
Notorious armed robber Brett Maston receives additional prison time for loaded gun possession and nearly $100,000 in dirty money. Read the full court details.
Explore Troy Bramston's revealing new Gough Whitlam biography and other major book releases for Australian political enthusiasts. Discover must-read titles for your summer reading list.
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?