Hunter rental crisis leaves applicants struggling
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
A former property manager shares her 'mind-boggling' experience applying for 40+ rentals in Newcastle's competitive market. Learn about the push for regulation.
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.
New data exposes Hunter region suburbs where renters are most likely to lose their bond money. Discover which postcodes are costing tenants hundreds.
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.
JLL research reveals Perth's top-rated sustainable offices can charge 7% more rent, with fully electric buildings seeing a 23.4% national premium. Discover the financial benefits of green retrofitting.
Shocking report reveals thousands of South Australian children are homeless, with girls disproportionately affected. Suicide has become the leading cause of death among this vulnerable group.
New report reveals Perth consumes 32% of average rental income as housing stress spreads across Australia. Discover the solutions being proposed to tackle the crisis.
Western Australian homeowners face significant rate increases as councils factor in post-COVID rental value surges. Learn how this affects your household budget.
WA's first Common Ground housing project opens in East Perth as Perth is named Australia's most unaffordable rental city. Learn about the government's response.
New data reveals Canberra's 'most affordable rent' status obscures severe rental stress for low-income earners, with some spending over 60% of income on housing.
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
Kath Snell reveals how Perth's shocking rental crisis is killing community spirit and forcing residents out. Discover the human impact and urgent solutions needed now.
Perth faces Australia's worst rental crisis with 0.7% vacancy rates. New push aims to convert empty buildings into housing amid soaring demand.
Western Australia's severe rental crisis leaves 40,000 households in housing stress. Urgent government action needed to address this blight on our wealthy state.
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.
Bali authorities are cracking down on tourist moped rentals. New rules require an international driver's licence and potential driving tests for Aussies after 142 major collisions in 2024.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Perth's chronically undersupplied student accommodation market receives major boost with completion of 358-bed UniLodge facility in CBD, offering relief for international and domestic students.
A Kirwan family was forced to vacate their hazardous rental property with just 24 hours notice after builders deemed it unsafe. Read their shocking story.
Beat Perth's housing shortage. Discover how a Summit Homes granny flat can generate up to $720/week rental income and be built in just six months using steel-frame construction.
James Grech, a Shellharbour Citizen of the Year finalist, has lost his battle to regain boxing trainer accreditation after NSW tribunal upholds decision. Read the full story.
The emergency-level bushfire at Worrowing Heights near Sanctuary Point has been downgraded to advice level. Firefighters continue containment efforts as 28 hectares burn. Stay alert.
Discover how buying off-the-plan in Perth's heated market offers price certainty, capital growth potential, and an escape from the rental crisis. Plan your future today.
How Professor Justin Yerbury's legacy inspires Wollongong researchers in their global battle against motor neurone disease. Discover the groundbreaking work continuing at UOW.
Sydney Kings dominate Illawarra Hawks 98-71, ending their losing streak against Justin Tatum's team. Read about the record-breaking NBL performance in Wollongong.
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.
The Wollongong Wolves delivered a stunning 5-0 victory against Marconi Stallions but fell agonisingly short of an Australian Championship quarter-final berth. Discover how the dramatic match unfolded.
A beautifully renovated three-bedroom villa in Bellambi, priced at $1 million, combines coastal charm with modern low-maintenance living just minutes from the beach.
The Wollongong Wolves must defeat Marconi Stallions 6-0 in their final group match to qualify for the Australian Championship finals. Can they recreate their legendary 2000 comeback?