NRL Live Updates: New Zealand Warriors v St George Illawarra Dragons The New Zealand Warriors are set to take on the St George Illawarra Dragons in an exciting NRL clash. This highly anticipated match will feature all the action between the two teams as they battle it out on the field. Both teams have been…
Landscaped with Love: Former Student Gives Back to West Wollongong School A former student of West Wollongong School in Australia has generously given back to his alma mater by transforming their outdoor landscape. The project was described as a valuable real-world exercise for the current students, providing them with hands-on experience in landscaping. The project…
Sydney Residents Flocking to Wollongong Amid Pandemic According to recent census data, Wollongong, a coastal city located south of Sydney, has experienced a surge in the number of residents relocating from Sydney, with the trend expected to continue. The COVID-19 pandemic and related factors have played a significant role in transforming Wollongong into a desirable…
Wollongong’s Beachfront Filipino-Fusion Cafe Everyone Will Want to Know About In Wollongong, a beachfront Filipino-fusion cafe called 10orio Kitchen has been gaining attention and popularity among locals. The cafe was started by a talented entrepreneur who previously ran her own bake shop and delivered cakes, pastries, and Filipino dishes to her customers. Due to the…
Wollongong man jailed for online child abuse offences A 51-year-old man from Wollongong, New South Wales, has been sentenced to three years and four months’ imprisonment for online child abuse offences. The man was arrested in July 2022 after a search warrant was executed at his home, where the Australian Federal Police (AFP) discovered electronic…
Wollongong cocaine ‘apprentice’ ordered to forfeit $20,000 in drug money In a recent case in Wollongong, Australia, a person known as Bojlevski has been ordered by the court to forfeit $20,000 in drug money. Bojlevski, who was described as a cocaine “apprentice,” was involved in drug-related activities. According to reports, Bojlevski was overheard instructing someone…
Beyond the Horizon: The Illawarra Mercury’s Fact-Finding Trip to Denmark Recently, the Illawarra Mercury embarked on an exciting one-week fact-finding trip to Denmark. This journey aimed to explore how wind energy is revolutionizing the country’s power consumption and production. Denmark has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly wind power. In fact, the…
History-makers Shoalhaven team to beat as Illawarra rugby finals kicks off A Shoalhaven rugby team is making history as they enter the Illawarra rugby finals. The team is considered a strong contender and is expected to be tough to beat. The team’s coach, Miller, expressed confidence in their abilities and emphasized the need to make…
New Boys Aim to Make an Impact in Illawarra Rugby Finals The Illawarra Rugby Finals are just around the corner and excitement is building as new players look to make their mark. The teams are filled with talented athletes and there is a sense of urgency among these newcomers to seize the opportunity and contribute…
The Long-Gone Rail Line That Shaped Suburban Wollongong Wollongong, a vibrant coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, owes much of its suburban layout to a long-gone rail line. This railway corridor, which operated from 1887 to 1971, played a significant role in shaping the development and architecture of the surrounding areas. In the decades…