A man in his 50s suffered extensive facial, leg, and torso burns after a gas cylinder exploded inside a car on Osborne Parade. Emergency services responded with multiple ambulances and an airlift to Sydney.
Police hold concerns for missing 14-year-old Kya Leighton, last seen in Engadine on February 7. She may be in the Lake Illawarra area and uses public transport.
Superintendent Darren Brand, the new commander of Lake Illawarra Police District, discusses his nearly three-decade career, passion for community safety, and focus on tackling domestic violence.
Superintendent Craig Ireland discusses his four-year tenure in Lake Illawarra, highlighting youth engagement through sport and efforts to reduce domestic violence and property crime.
The Illawarra Manticore medieval combat team staged real-armour battles at Reddall Reserve, drawing crowds with authentic steel-clad duels and team fights during Australia Day festivities.
Hundreds of young athletes competed at the annual Lake Illawarra Athletics summer carnival, now renamed to honour life member Howard McGarry. See results and highlights.
Police provide a tragic update after a woman's body was discovered in a vehicle parked outside a South Coast station. Investigations are ongoing.
Police have launched a critical incident investigation after a woman's body was discovered in a car outside Lake Illawarra police station. The death is under independent review.
A 48-year-old woman was discovered deceased in a parked vehicle outside the Lake Illawarra police station. Police believe she may have been there for three days. A critical incident has been declared.