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…
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…
Dogs Day Out Planned for Wollongong’s MacCabe Park in September Wollongong’s MacCabe Park is set to host a fun-filled Dogs Day Out in September. The event promises a wide range of activities and attractions for dog owners and their furry companions. Attendees can look forward to watching exciting Flyball competitions and demonstrations, where dogs race…
The Illawarra suburbs where rents have fallen In recent months, rental growth in the Illawarra region of Australia has slowed down. Although rents are still high, there has been a decrease in the rate of increase since April of last year. Various suburbs in the Illawarra region have experienced a decline in rental prices. This…
A former Lake Illawarra police officer has been found guilty of assaulting a teen, signaling a landmark verdict in the pursuit of justice. The incident involved the officer forcefully slamming the victim’s head into concrete and applying pressure on his neck. This case highlights the need for police accountability and reform. The outcome could inspire other victims of police misconduct to come forward and demand justice.
The use of shark nets at Wollongong beaches has sparked controversy, with critics arguing that they belong in the last century and advocating for alternative measures. The debate centers on the effectiveness of shark nets in preventing shark attacks and their potential impact on marine life. Proponents of shark nets argue that they are the…
Disqualified Illawarra driver thought he could skate around the law. He was wrong A driver in Illawarra, Australia appeared in Wollongong Local Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while disqualified. The driver, whose name is Moore, had his lawyer, Cameron Meaney, claiming that Moore had already paid $2,000 in fines…
Illawarra parents have mixed feelings about revamped NAPLAN test A recent change to the NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) test system in the Illawarra region has sparked mixed reactions among parents. The new system, which uses a four band scale instead of the previous ten band scale, has both its proponents and…
Strong Wind Warning Issued for Illawarra Coast A strong wind warning has been issued for the Illawarra coast, alerting residents and visitors of potential hazardous weather conditions. The warning has been issued due to the expectation of strong winds in the area. Strong winds can have several consequences, impacting various aspects of daily life. It…
One-hour Steam Train Rides Return to Wollongong Tracks in November In exciting news for steam train enthusiasts and history lovers, one-hour steam train rides are set to return to the tracks in Wollongong starting in November. The announcement was made by the organizers who expressed their enthusiasm for welcoming both new volunteers and passengers on…