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Winning formula: Insight Security and Freestyle Fighting Gym owner and coach Joe Lopez with UFC title contendor Alex Volkanovski. Picture: Greg Ellis.

Joe Lopez businessman and elite fighting coach

Greg Ellis

A scene from the stage production of Once. Picture: Robert Catto

Cameron Daddo in Wollongong for new musical production

Desiree Savage

Firefighters extinguished a grass fire in Bellambi. Picture: CJD Photography

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Firefighters extinguish large blaze at Bellambi

Ashleigh Tullis

MUSICAL: Musician Mem Davis, pictured in Jamberoo ahead of this weekend's boutique festival. Picture: Robert Peet

Jamberoo Music Festival to hit all the right notes this weekend

Brendan Crabb

Once in a lifetime: The day John Travolta asked Allison Dawson for sunscreen and told her how much he loved babies. She is prepared to put on a swimming costume and do it again when he visits Albion Park in November.

The day Gong girl Allison met movie star John Travolta

Greg Ellis

Goodbye: Senior Constable Anthony Riordan (centre) is farewelled at Wollongong Police Station on Thursday morning. Picture: Adam McLean.

Illawarra police officer praised for 30 years' service

Greg Ellis

Broken down car closes one northbound lane on Princes Mwy

Broken down car closes one northbound lane on Princes Mwy

Winning formula: Insight Security and Freestyle Fighting Gym owner and coach Joe Lopez with UFC title contendor Alex Volkanovski. Picture: Greg Ellis.

Joe Lopez businessman and elite fighting coach

Greg Ellis

A scene from the stage production of Once. Picture: Robert Catto

Cameron Daddo in Wollongong for new musical production

Desiree Savage

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Off: Nick Cotric is sent at WIN Stadium. Picture: Robb Cox/NRL Photos

Cotric accepts three-week ban for tackle on Dragons' Tim Lafai

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Running royalty: King of the Mountain Christopher Thurbon shares with Queen of the mountain Imogen Anderson and Prince of the Mountain Joshua Smith and sister Charlotte Smith who took out the Princess of the Mountain in blustery, windy and cold conditions on Mt Kembla on Sunday.

Chilly mountain challenge

Valmai Loomes

Kiama MP Gareth Ward presents Delta Amidzovski with her award.

Trio's Townsville triumph

Dave Ross

Off: Nick Cotric is sent at WIN Stadium. Picture: Robb Cox/NRL Photos

Cotric accepts three-week ban for tackle on Dragons' Tim Lafai

Flat tracks: IBS had the use of the Kembla Joggers cross-country course on Sunday in perfect conditions. They head to Fairy Meadow this Sunday.

Off-season form on show

Valmai Loomes

High hopes: James Gorham soaring in preparation for the Oceania Championships pole vault in Townsville this week.

Tegan stars for Origin side

Dave Ross

Take stock: An annual inventory of all of your in comings and out goings will show you where you can make savings.

Make a new financial year resolution

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Water villas at the Maldives at sunrise. The islands of the Maldives are explored by boat, revealing pristine beaches and abundant wildlife.

A delightful Indian Ocean island cruise

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Authentic Indian cuisine: The owners, Rishi and Kanchan Rehal, of Rehal's Divine Indian Restaurant located opposite the new Shellharbour Civic Centre, welcome you to try the extensive menu.

Rehal's: Shellharbour goes to India

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Take stock: An annual inventory of all of your in comings and out goings will show you where you can make savings.

Make a new financial year resolution

Fresh, delectable and quality cuisine: Table 426 offers a high quality and moderately priced Australian, a la carte dining experience in a welcoming ambiance.

Table 426: The dining experience

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Authentic Indian cuisine: The owners, Rishi and Kanchan Rehal, of Rehal's Divine Indian Restaurant located opposite the new Shellharbour Civic Centre, welcome you to try the extensive menu.

Rehal's Divine: Shellharbour goes to India

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HOT PROPERTY: Do you have an interesting real estate story that could be featured in an upcoming edition? Please email brendan.crabb@illawarramercury.com.au with details.

Look beyond the big four: how to boost your chances of getting a mortgage

Brendan Crabb
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The Unanderra site.

Illawarra firmly on the map for investors: agent

Brendan Crabb
1hr ago

REPORT: An economist says Illawarra prices should be "pretty flat" in the next 12 months or so, and expected much of the growth to most likely occur in 2021-2022.

Report looks at the Illawarra's property prospects for next three years

Brendan Crabb

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Big plans: The Rotary Club of Wollongong's incoming President Julian O'Brien speaks at the club's Changeover Dinner last week.

New year for Rotary Club

Dot Hennessy

NEW FRONTIERS: An artist’s impression of the Orion spacecraft (left) approaching a space station orbiting the Moon during the Artemis program. Picture: NASA

Moon a stepping stone to the universe

By Helen Sim

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CELESTIAL TECHNOLOGY: An artist's impression of CSIROsat-1 in space to be launched next year. Picture: CSIRO

Down under ready to find its space in the firmament

By Helen Sim

Brian Ashe, Illawarra Sunrise; Tonia Barnes, Kiama; Kay Mireylees, District Governor Sue Hayward; Julie Collareda, Dapto; Helen Hasan, West Wollongong; District Governor Elect, Di North; Sue Clark, Corrimal; Larry How, Shellharbour City; in front Dot Hennessy holding plaque.

Rotary spreads the word

Dot Hennessy

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust in1973. Picture: Masayoshi Sukita. Below: The Earth behind the surface of the moon during the Apollo 8 mission. Picture: William Anders/NASA via AP

Bowie's Space Oddity 50 years on

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

Wallaroos resounding victory over Japan

MOREE: Children led the 2019 NAIDOC Week march down Balo Street.

16 super images from NAIDOC Week

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

20 photos from the NSW Blues heartstopping series win

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

True warriors of the bush unveiled in new podcast

Dog attack: Mechanic Brendan "Bear" Clark was working on a Coonamble property when he was mauled by two large dogs. He is recovering at John Hunter Hospital after losing his right arm in the traumatic attack. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

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Second man charged after horror dog attack where man lost his arm

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The deer at North Beach this morning. Pictures Surf Life Saving Illawarra and Emma Magill

No i-deer: Not what you'd expect to find at a beach

Ben Langford

Turning the tables: NSW coach Brad Fittler congratulates Mitchell Pearce after the Blues series-deciding win in Sydney.

OPINION
The Fittler factor: if you fail, fix it or forget it

Father Brendan Lee

STAY KIND: Ralph Kelly in the lead-up to the first Stay Kind Cup.

REAL AUSTRALIA
When one act of kindness makes a difference

Natalie Zelinsky

New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

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New tricks to keep old dogs on the prowl

Dr Mary McMillan

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Funerals: the times are a-changing

Cheryl Field
2hrs ago

KEEP ON TOP OF IT: Pharmacists recommend osteoarthritis sufferers talk to their health professional to ensure they are approaching their pain management in the best way.

Osteo sufferers face medication tighten-up

2hrs ago

New horizons: Maureen Gleeson (right) and fellow She Shedder Joy Schornikow.

Sheilas sharing the shed

Simon Garner
2hrs ago

Alison Mains received more than $200,000 in Centrelink parenting payments after her baby girl died.

Mother claimed govt money after baby death

16m ago

Paul Pisasale allegedly posed as a private investigator in a bid to extort $10,000.

Pisasale signed 'Mayor' on extortion email

18m ago

AAP Editor Mike Osborne is to retire after 35 years at the national newswire.

AAP editor Mike Osborne to retire

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Millions live in areas facing a "climate emergency" as a rising number of councils advocate action.

More councils declare a climate emergency

37m ago

Clive Palmer pocketed $135m from Queensland Nickel days before it collapsed, a court has heard.

Palmer gained $135m from ailing QN: lawyer

Aaron Bunch
56m ago

NAB star Andrew Bogut live-tweeted a police raid next to his basketball centre in Melbourne.

NBA star Bogut tweets Melbourne drug raid

Zena Chamas
1hr ago

Natalie Dalton could soon walk free after pleading guilty to intentionally causing serious injury.

Vic woman may soon walk over fatal bashing

Amber Wilson
1hr ago

One Nation's co-founder David Oldfield has unleashed on Pauline Hanson in his new memoir.

Hanson's party co-founder unloads in book

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

Jack Siemer, Poppy Young, Hayley Templeton and Millie Gale at Milparinka Gymkhana.

Outback town kicks up dust for gymkhana

Samantha Townsend
17m ago

Forbes Livestock Agency Company agent Randal Grayson, with Chris and Isaac Petropoulos, Champsaur, Forbes, and the $355 top priced lambs at Forbes on Tuesday.

Forbes lambs surge to a record $355 a head

KAREN BAILEY
1hr ago

Noel Williams Shield: NSW State Angus Committee representatives Mark Lucas and Richard Buck with Angus breeders Margaret and Christine Brooker at the Shield's presentation. Photo: supplied

Scone High wins coveted Angus shield

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

The super outlook right up George and Pitt Streets to Sydney's CBD and a seemingly ever-changing skyline.

On track for a convenient stop-over

John Rozentals

Meat lovers will relish at Canada's Largest Ribfest, located in Spencer Smith Park in Burlington, Ontario from Friday 30 August until 2 September 2019.

Foodie festivals for gastronomic getaways

Oceania Cruises daily afternoon high tea served in Horizons Lounge.

Now is the time to book that cruise you've been considering

Volunteer John Cole takes 100-year-old Lorna Craney for a spin around Mt Morgan in his 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

100yo Lorna and her Little red Corvette

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Budget hacks: You can still give your guests a memorable bathroom experience by lodging a luxe LED mirror above your vanity. Photo: Highgrove

Refresh your bathroom for less than $1000

The best way to approach finding the right dog for you, is to have a discussion with the shelter manager at your local rescue, and explain your lifestyle and needs. They'll be able to advise what dogs they currently have in care that would match with you.

How do I know I'm ready to get a dog?

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