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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Know your rights: Unfair dismissal claims explained by a lawyer

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Nicki Davey

Tom Coote, lawyer at Turner Freeman Lawyers, encourages you to seek urgent legal advice if you have been unfairly dismissed by your employer. Picture suppliedWhen an individual's employment comes to an end, it can be a very stressful time, personally and financially. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Why this former Wollongong restaurant duo wants to pick up your laundry

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Kate McIlwain

Thomas Chiumento and Kate Morgan started a business called The Laundry List to help other people like them juggle life and washing. Picture by Robert PeetTwo and a half weeks before the birth of her second daughter, Kate Morgan was made redundant from her executive job at Qantas. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man contacted YouTuber to paint Kiama MP in 'not a nice light', barrister says

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Grace Crivellaro

YouTube personality Friendlyjordies (inset) and Kiama MP Gareth Ward on the first day of his trial in Sydney. Inset from YouTube, background picture by Anna WarrA barrister has suggested a man who alleges he was indecently assaulted by Kiama MP Gareth Ward got in touch with a YouTube personality in a bid to paint the politician in "not a very nice light". Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Cancellations, delays, reroutes: how the Middle East conflict is affecting flying

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Carla Mascarenhas

Explore Travel/Tips and Advice/Latest Travel AdviceMiddle East a transit point for flights from Australia to Europe. Cancellations, delays, and reroutes have continued for Australian travellers despite a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
CCTV captures Wollongong man allegedly stabbing another in the neck at Coles

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Grace Crivellaro

CCTV captures Wollongong man allegedly stabbing another in the neck at ColesAn Indigenous ranger was allegedly captured on CCTV footage stabbing a man in the back of the neck in a busy supermarket, with his lawyer arguing the complainant had previously attacked her client's mother. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man filmed swimmers and masturbated at North Wollongong rock pool

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Grace Crivellaro

Cameron Love leaving Wollongong courthouse (inset) and the North Wollongong rock pool. A man who was masturbating and filming others near the popular North Wollongong rock pool was busted by a minor who jumped out of the water to confront him. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Admire the charm at Bellara, a beautifully restored 1880s home in Jamberoo

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Nicki Davey

Subscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading50% off EOFY SaleAll articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperCrosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAdmire the charm at Bellara, a beautifully restored 1880s home in JamberooBed 5 | Bath 3 | Car 6Contact agent for priceThis beautifully restored 1880s grand heritage home in Jamberoo is looking for its next custodian.
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Steve Holland |Andrew Mills |Parisa Hafezi

"I didn't like the fact that Israel unloaded right after we made the deal," Donald Trump said. Photo: AP PHOTOUS President Donald Trump has sharply rebuked Israel for its military response following a ceasefire deal, and accused both Israel and Iran of violating the agreement just hours after he announced it. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man felt 'validated' by Kiama MPs attention prior to alleged indecent assault

4 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Grace Crivellaro

Kiama MP Gareth Ward outside Downing Centre courthouse on May 26. Picture by Anna WarrA man who alleges Kiama MP Gareth Ward indecently assaulted him when he was a teenager has told a trial the politician encouraged him to join the Young Liberals months prior to the incident. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Vessel slams into cargo ship off Wollongong then limps back into harbour

4 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Nadine Morton

A file picture of Wollongong Harbour, where the boat (not identified in the image) returned to moor. Picture by Robert PeetAn investigation is underway after a small recreational vessel slammed into a cargo ship off Wollongong. Subscribe now for unlimited access.