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.
Hundreds of Townsville teachers join state-wide strike over stalled pay talks. Education Minister dismisses action as union demands government negotiation.
Newcastle bus drivers begin 24-hour industrial action, refusing services running over six minutes late. Union demands better pay and conditions from Keolis Downer Hunter.
A Queensland family is grieving after a young mother, 21, and her two-year-old daughter died in a horrific truck crash on the Bruce Hwy near Rockhampton. The child's father is fighting for life in a Brisbane hospital.
A 33-year-old man has died after a trailer detached from a Toyota HiLux and struck his car on the Newell Highway near Tomingley. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
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.
A man has died following a serious collision between a ute and truck near Bacchus Marsh. Emergency services responded to the incident on Ingliston-Ballan Road.
University of Newcastle staff rally outside Parliament House demanding better pay and conditions while management celebrates institution's contributions. Read the full story.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Jack McGrath, 24, died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla plant. Family remembers his final 'love ya' call to his mother. Investigation underway.
A young contractor in his mid-20s died after a steel beam fell at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigation underway as MPs call for workplace safety priority.
University of Newcastle staff are taking their industrial action to Sydney, rallying outside a 60th anniversary event amid ongoing disputes over pay, workloads and job security.
A man in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla facility. Investigations are underway into the tragic workplace incident.
A contractor in his 20s died after being trapped under a steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla facility. Police and SafeWork NSW are investigating the workplace tragedy.
A young contractor in his mid-20s has died after being struck by a falling steel beam at BlueScope's Port Kembla Steelworks. Investigations are underway.
The former Kwinana coal-fired power station was demolished using controlled explosives, marking a major step in Perth's energy transition. Feel the shockwaves of change.
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.
A top government lawyer has been engaged to review industrial matters amid serious tensions and allegations within Canberra Hospital's cardiology department. Read the latest developments.
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.
A young Armstrong Creek girl faces unimaginable loss after her parents and brother were killed in a horrific Stoneleigh crash. Community rallies with overwhelming support.
An 18-year-old has died and another is fighting for life after their car collided with a semi-trailer on Queensland's Bruce Highway. Police are investigating.
A pregnant woman and her unborn child have died after a two-vehicle collision in Hornsby. Police are investigating the tragic incident and urge witnesses to come forward.
A partnership between TAFE SA and RM Williams is creating skilled jobs for fashion graduates, securing the future of Australian manufacturing. Discover how this initiative is building careers.
A unique TAFE SA partnership with RM Williams is creating skilled jobs in Australian manufacturing, securing the future of iconic products. Discover how this initiative is shaping careers.
Christopher Deguara sentenced to 4 years for dangerous driving on Princes Freeway near Geelong that left truck driver with life-altering injuries. Read the full court details.
A family of three died after their car failed to stop at a sign in Stoneleigh, Victoria. Their 5-year-old daughter survives. Learn more about rural road safety.
Mareeba's industrial sector booms as council approves 33 new lots in the industrial park. Discover how this expansion drives economic growth in Far North Queensland.