Wollongong Photographer Accused of Raping Sleeping Woman in Van A photographer from Wollongong has been accused of raping a sleeping woman in a van. The trial started with the Crown’s opening submissions, which detailed the events leading up to the alleged incident. According to the Crown’s allegations, two women, who were visiting the South Coast,…
Controversial Rapper 360 to Tour Australia and Stop by Wollongong in November Australian rapper 360, also known as Matt Colwell, is embarking on an extensive tour following the success of his sold-out shows in June. The tour will begin in Victoria and then move on to Queensland, New South Wales, and the Australian Capital Territory…
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…
Phebra partners with University of Wollongong to develop drug for leukemia, pancreatic cancer Australian pharmaceutical firm Phebra has joined forces with the University of Wollongong (UOW) in a six-year collaboration agreement to conduct research and development (R&D) and trials for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemias and pancreatic cancer. Phebra’s CEO, Andre Vlok, expressed satisfaction…
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Illawarra Premier League Team of the Season: Who Makes the Cut? The Illawarra Premier League has reached its finals stage, and the Mercury has announced their team of the season. The squad was selected based on performances throughout the 22-game regular season, with players representing seven out of the 12 IPL teams. The team consists…
Authorities ‘concerned’ at retired Illawarra teacher’s child sex assault charges A retired teacher from Illawarra, Australia, has been charged with child sex assault, leaving authorities deeply concerned. The Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has confirmed the charges and has expressed their commitment to ensuring the safety of children and young people. The name of the…
Summer holidays in idyllic Illawarra town inspire bestselling YA author’s latest mystery The latest mystery novel from a bestselling young adult (YA) author has been inspired by summer holidays spent in the idyllic Illawarra town. The novel, aimed at older kids, follows the adventures of Callie, a tween-aged girl, who teams up with her nemesis…
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…
Future of Wollongong and Shellharbour pound still unknown In a recent interview, a spokesperson for the Wollongong and Shellharbour pounds expressed uncertainty about the facilities’ future. The pound plays a vital role in helping people surrender their pets for various reasons, such as moving to a new property that doesn’t allow pets, or as a…