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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Broncos star axed as Walsh gives Maguire new hope

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Joel Gould

Brisbane star Selwyn Cobbo has been dropped after not meeting the standards the coach requires. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOSBrisbane coach Michael Maguire has swung the axe with representative outside back Selwyn Cobbo dropped from the team. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

1 day ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
The individual matchups the Dragons must win to beat the Dolphins

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

Moses Suli's (pictured) matchup against Herbie Farnworth could go a long way to deciding who wins between St George Illawarra Dragons and Dolphins on Friday night. Picture by Adam McLeanThe performance of a rugby league team's spine and forward pack often goes a long way to deciding a winner. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
The attributes these Illawarra Steelers recruits bring to the HNWP champs

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

Illawarra Steelers' Harvey Norman Women's Premiership recruits Brittany-Lee Constable and Maddie Studdon. Picture by Adam McLean. It's not surprising that Illawarra Steelers' Harvey Norman Women's Premiership coach Jamie Szczerbanik is excited about the impact two of his recruits will have in 2025. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Calm, composed Socceroos primed to take down Japan

2 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Justin Chadwick

Japan and Australia battled to a 1-1 draw in Saitama in October. Photo: AP PHOTOSocceroos coach Tony Popovic is brimming with confidence Australia can beat Japan for the first time since 2009 and earn automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Expect plenty of support for England's Barmy Army

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Rory Dollard

England's Barmy Army can expect loads of cheering in this year's Ashes series in Australia. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOSEngland fans are ready to back the team's Ashes tilt in Australia, with more than 50,000 tickets already snapped up by eager travelling supporters. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Meet the Coniston footballer set to battle Croatia in a World Cup qualifier

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

Coniston FC attacking midfielder Jamie Coombes is representing his national team, Gibraltar in World Cup qualifiers against Croatia and the Faroe Islands. Picture supplied. A few weeks ago, Jamie Coombes and his Coniston FC teammates played against their Illawarra Premier League rivals, the Croatian-backed South Coast United. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Tahmoor mine expansion criticised as 'too weak' on greenhouse gas reduction

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Ben Langford

Main picture: the Tahmoor coal mine and (inset) Lock the Gate's Nic Clyde. Pictures suppliedThe NSW government's approval of the Tahmoor coal mine expansion has been criticised as "weak" for not including greenhouse gas reduction as a condition of consent. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Man allegedly sexually abused 30 children over decades

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Lloyd Jones

A 65-year-old man is alleged to have sexually abused 30 children over three decades. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOSA man alleged to have sexually abused 30 children over three decades while providing schooling and accommodation is before the courts following a joint police investigation. Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Farmer Wants a Wife who can bear him a devil child - but he won't kiss her

3 days ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Ben Langford

In Tassie they do it a little different. Images fro 7plusDoes anyone remember when former Ipswich chip fryer Pauline Hanson recorded the "If you are seeing me now, it means I have been murdered" video? 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 TriviaThen Pauline Pantsdown did the mash-up song using Hanson's voice clips?