Illawarra Mercury

23/08/2026

A man is in hospital under police guard after the incident. https://bit.ly/4c88Jex

A man is in hospital under police guard after the incident.

23/08/2026

Youngster Kristian Butkovic is loving his time in the top grade. https://bit.ly/4zzUCsg

Youngster Kristian Butkovic is loving his time in the top grade.

23/08/2026

This fast-growing format of footy is bolstering the women's space. https://bit.ly/4gqUSRA

This fast-growing format of footy is bolstering the women's space.

23/08/2026

The project is believed to have achieved a first in NSW for a school. https://tinyurl.com/2tcxtj2h

23/08/2026

Every motorist has felt it - the anxiety of being stuck behind a truck while travelling along Mount Ousley Road.

Clad in a T-shirt and steel-cap boots, a self-represented truckie took on a strict traffic charge and won.

23/08/2026

After three heartbreaks, the Fishers just wanted their boy to survive.

Ready the story here: https://tinyurl.com/2cmzj43d

23/08/2026

Three Illawarra schools have been named among the primary schools across the state leading an improvement in children's literacy.

Local public schools have made the list of the most improved and high-achieving schools in phonics.

23/08/2026

Residents returned to the polls yesterday to vote in a new councillor.

No one wants it, someone else should pay for it and it could have easily been avoided altogether....

23/08/2026

The fire broke out in the house on Sunday morning. https://bit.ly/4wERusJ

The fire broke out in the house on Sunday morning.

22/08/2026

Check out the gallery of photos of this one-of-a-kind home.