Illawarra Mercury

The Illawarra Mercury is a newspaper that comes out from Monday to Friday, with a special weekend edition released on Saturdays. It is based in Wollongong, the third largest city in New South Wales, Australia. This publication has a long history, dating back to 1855, which makes it one of the oldest newspapers in Australia and the second oldest regional paper in New South Wales. Since December 1949, it has been published every day and has faced no local daily competition since the 1960s. The paper maintains a close connection with the Illawarra community.

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Three years after it was proposed, Figtree nursing home gets seal of approval from court

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Glen Humphries

A look at the Croatian aged care centre that has been approved after a Land and Environment Court hearing. A retirement village for the Croatian community in Figtree has been given the go-ahead by the Land and Environment Court after cutting the number of units. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Secretive religious group Plymouth Brethren is setting up shop at Mount Kembla church

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Glen Humphries

An old church on Cordeaux Road in Mt Kembla could be open for business again. Picture by Robert PeetA Mount Kembla church could soon be open for business again after almost 50 years. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
How star strikers Heyman and Kerr can 'co-exist' in the Matildas for upcoming internationals

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Melanie Dinjaski

With Matildas captain Sam Kerr back in action, what does it mean for Canberra's Michelle Heyman and her spot in the Australian team? Subscribe now for unlimited access.
How star strikers Heyman and Kerr can 'co-exist' in the Matildas for upcoming internationals

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Melanie Dinjaski

With Matildas captain Sam Kerr back in action, what does it mean for Canberra's Michelle Heyman and her spot in the Australian team? Subscribe now for unlimited access.
What you need to know about the new rules for e-scooters in the Illawarra

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Glen Humphries

The restrictions around e-scooters is about to be eased by the state government. Picture by Adam McLeanThe NSW government is pushing for new speed limits for e-scooters across the state following a parliamentary report - but not the so-called "fat bikes". Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Sussan Ley becomes first woman to lead Liberal Party

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Brittney Levinson

NSW MP Sussan Ley will lead the Liberal Party, replacing Peter Dutton to become the first female leader of the party. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Bomaderry man allegedly ran from police, sparking search

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Glen Humphries

Bomaderry man allegedly ran from police, sparking searchA Bomaderry man who allegedly ran from police has been charged following a serious domestic violence incident. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Intensely bright auroras captured on Jupiter's surface

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Christina Larson

Jupiter's answer to earth's northern lights are hundreds of times brighter, new images reveal. Photo: AP PHOTOJupiter's dazzling auroras are hundreds of times brighter than those seen on earth, new images from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Nature my sanctuary during cancer treatment, Kate says

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Michael Holden

Kate finished her cancer treatment in September and said earlier in 2025 she was in remission. Photo: AP PHOTOThe Princess of Wales is pressing the importance of nature, saying it has been her sanctuary in the past year in which she underwent preventive chemotherapy for cancer. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Sam Goodman puts cruel $1 million blow behind him to fight 'tough' Mexican

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Agron Latifi

Wollongong's boxing champion Sam Goodman will return to the ring on Wednesday in Sydney to fight in the Pay-Per-View headliner against tough Mexican Cesar Vaca Espinoza (19-1-1). Picture by No Limit Boxing. "I didn't feel sorry for myself for very long at all."Subscribe now for unlimited access.