The Arts to Hearts gallery at The Servo in Port Kembla featured over 30 local artists and live drawing, raising crucial funds for Kind Hearts Illawarra, a charity supporting the region's homeless community.
Port of Newcastle's total exports grew to over 154 million tonnes in 2025, with coal remaining dominant. However, the port's diversification strategy is gaining momentum with major renewable energy and logistics projects. Read the full analysis.
Step back in time with a visual journey through the Geelong Gallery's pivotal 1980s and 1990s period. Discover the exhibitions and events that shaped the city's cultural heart. Explore the history now.
Sleep Talker Coffee in Port Kembla is serving up a sweet twist on cold brew, turning coffee into a dessert-like experience. Discover the local success story that began as a home experiment.
Explore the hidden art workshop deep in Parliament House's basement, where a team of 20 conservators manages a 5000-piece collection with a precise rotation plan to protect national treasures.
A reader seeks advice on dealing with her father's unsightly scrap metal garden sculptures without hurting his feelings. Our Anxiety Aunt offers witty and practical solutions for this common family dilemma.
Canberra artist Lisa Cahill creates a glass artwork for Manuka Pool's 95th birthday, using community photos to capture the pool's social history. Submit your photos!
Illawarra Mercury photographers scour Wollongong and Port Kembla for locations matching Wes Anderson's iconic style, aiming to fill a gap on a global map. Discover their finds and how to submit your own.
The 2026 Joondalup Festival program is out, featuring three major free public art installations including a floating water theatre and glowing lake figures. Discover the full line-up of events from March 7-22.
A 14-year-old boy suffered head and arm injuries after a jump went wrong at the Mount Kembla motocross track. The incident follows another serious crash at the same location just days earlier.
A premier equestrian property with two homes and elite horse facilities is up for grabs in Kembla Grange. Ideal for trainers or investors seeking a lifestyle and business asset.
Golden Hour Pilates opens in Port Kembla on January 24, 2026, featuring unique infrared ceiling panels for a warmer, more effective workout. Owners Chi Nguyen and Jayden Zafiriou bring a new wellness option to the growing suburb.
A visual recap of Canberra's December 2025, featuring a towering Braddon mural, Big Bash action at Manuka, and the Hallyu! exhibition launch at the National Museum.
Geelong's beloved Bollard Walk faces an uncertain future. Historian Colin Mockett urges the city to preserve and expand this unique public art, not dismantle it. Join the call to save a piece of local heritage.
Geelong's beloved waterfront bollards are at a crossroads. The council must decide whether to repair, replace, or restore the iconic figures, sparking a community-wide debate about heritage and art.
A weekend of crashes in the Illawarra region saw multiple teens hospitalised and a child airlifted to Sydney. Get the latest details on the separate incidents at Minnamurra, Wollongong, and Mount Kembla.
Perth's northern suburbs get a major aquatic upgrade as the $13 million, competition-ready 50m pool at Arena Joondalup sets its public opening date for February 27, featuring AI safety tech and enhanced accessibility.
Geelong's iconic waterfront bollards could be preserved using 3D scanning and printing technology. Mayor Trent Sullivan reveals a modern plan to save the city's beloved, decaying artworks.
NSW Police hold concerns for Jeffrey Berthaly, 84, missing from Albion Park, and Faith Sleight, 25, who may be in Port Kembla. Both were last seen on January 8. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
BlueScope Steel's board has firmly rejected a $13 billion takeover bid from Kerry Stokes and US partner Steel Dynamics, calling it an undervalued and opportunistic move. The tussle for Australia's largest steelmaker continues.
SGH and Steel Dynamics propose splitting BlueScope's Australian and North American operations in a $13.2bn joint takeover. BlueScope's board is evaluating the $30-a-share offer.
Wollongong activists condemn US invasion of Venezuela and kidnapping of President Maduro, labelling it a war crime. They demand Australia withdraw from AUKUS and scrap plans for a Port Kembla nuclear submarine base.
Explore a fascinating year from the Illawarra Mercury's history column, featuring tales of drunken tree-chopping, fiery ships, political threats, and vintage crime. Dive into 170 years of local stories.
The Illawarra-Shoalhaven region's 2025 progress, led by Port Kembla's major rezoning, unlocks thousands of jobs in clean energy and manufacturing. Industry leaders warn the region must act now or risk losing its strongest position in a generation.
Perth's beloved Sculpture by the Sea exhibition is back for 2026 after a year's absence due to a federal funding cut. The free event runs from March 6-23. Read more.
Port Kembla footballer Danika Matos is set to celebrate her 100th A-League Women's game, marking a historic moment for the region's talent. Discover the story behind this huge achievement.
Discover how to beat the Provencal heat with a visit to Carrieres des Lumieres' immersive digital art and the historic perched village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Plan your cultural escape.
Artist Emma Cam reveals her unique synesthesia-inspired project for 2026: following a single colour across Australia to create art and connect communities. Discover her creative journey.
Wollongong Art Gallery has closed an exhibition after artist Anthony Lister was charged with multiple offences, including alleged sexual assault. The council is monitoring the case.
Discover three fantastic family-friendly activities in Perth this holiday season, from vibrant art exhibitions to classic cars and inspiring migrant stories. Plan your perfect day out now.