Illawarra mercury saturday. All the latest news and sport from across the Illawarra. I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Illawarra Mercury and have well over two decades Collegians were near faultless in the major semi-final, while Thirroul are timing their run to perfection. Don't miss out! Discover exciting shows and music events in Illawarra, including Pirates of Penzance and more. Explore Travel Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. Stay informed on your local government. Chris Waller, Robert and Luke Price, and Gai Waterhouse have emerged as past champions. Zaina Sayeda covers general news at Illawarra Mercury. The Illawarra Dragon Boat Club will take to the water as part of a national pride paddle on Saturday, September 17 The multi-agency training exercise was conducted off Hill 60, Port Kembla on Saturday. ILLAWARRA teens don't need to be stuck on a Saturday night with nothing to do when there's a fun sports program that costs nothing and provides a meal and transport. Cherished Grandpa of Discover Claw Carnival, an arcade of claw machines planned for Wollongong's CBD. The Illawarra Turf Club's The Gong Race Day has received another major boost, with a second race elevated to Group 3 status. Picture by Adam McLean Catch highlights of local wins and losses in Illawarra sport this May. Wollongong born and bred. Read about stars like Caitlin Foord and Mitch O'Neill among others shining on the sport stage. I'm an award-winning senior journalist with the Winter a busy time of year for health services Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Chief Executive, Margot Mains With a reshuffled squad, the Dragons prepare to battle the Warriors in a critical match at WIN Stadium this Saturday. St George Illawarra Dragons kept their slim finals hopes alive and ended the Canberra Raiders' nine-game winning run in treacherous conditions at WIN Stadium on Saturday night. I'm an St George Illawarra Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan has overlooked Lachlan Ilias and kept faith with his son, naming Kyle Flanagan to start at halfback against the Eels on Saturday night. The Illawarra Mercury will be be bringing you BarTV's stream of the Illawarra Rugby League match of the round - Wests and Collegians, Saturday at 3pm. Latest Wollongong news, sport, football and business news from Illawarra Mercury. The Illawarra’s own $1 million race, The Illawarra Mercury Gong, will be the highlight for racing enthusiasts at next Saturday's Gong Raceday but fashions, food and entertainment mean there will be something trackside Under editor Peter Cullen, the Mercury was jocularly known as The Mockery among Illawarra residents for its poor copy editing, resulting in frequent typographical errors. Tributes & Funerals Trades & Services Notices Jobs Real Estate Pets & Livestock Celebrations Personal Connections Events & Entertainment Travel & Accommodation Buy & Sell Farming File pictures A mayoral vacancy, a referendum vote about the mayor and a combined field of 59 means there's interest aplenty in the two Illawarra council south of Wollongong - Kiama and Shellharbour. Taking place at Kembla Grange Racecourse on November 22nd, 2025, you can find more Latest news from Illawarra, Wollongong and surrounding areas covered by 9News, including areas from Stanwell Park, Scarborough through to Kiama and Albion Park. Planes from the past and present soared in the skies over Wollongong on Saturday as part of Wings over Illawarra air show. A man has died almost a week after he was stabbed in Wollongong, as police continue to investigate who was responsible for inflicting the fatal injury. Wollongong's Arcadians Theatre Group will be putting on Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest from Friday, November 1 to Saturday, November 9. Wollongong Wolves captain Lachlan Scott scored a hat-trick of goals to propel his team to a shock 3-0 win over NSW NPL leaders Marconi Stallions on Saturday. Enjoy art, nature, and fun activities for families. Picture: Anna Warr Saturday's dreary weather may not have seemed the perfect weather for a 14-kilometre paddle along the Illawarra coast, but it actually helped participants of the Paddle Against Poverty. Opinion Sydney to Wollongong four hour train ride amid major disruptions on Saturday By Zaina A Sayeda Updated March 12 2023 - 7:09pm, first published 5:00pm A man has been airlifted to Liverpool hospital with multiple injuries following a serious crash last night. A Wollongong man with a 76-page criminal record will spend at least two years behind bars after committing numerous crimes, including high-speed police chases and making off with other As a subscriber you will gain unlimited access to our content, puzzles (updated daily), digital version of Today's Paper, breaking-news alerts and more. Stay up-to-date with what's going on as the day progresses. More than 30 cultures will be celebrated in a free family-friendly festival that takes over Wollongong CBD on Saturday. Devoted wife to Wal (dec); Loving mother to The Illawarra Mercury will be be bringing you BarTV's stream of the Illawarra Rugby League match of the round - Wests v De La Salle, Saturday at 3pm. Enjoy a fun family day and see trucks, bikes all while helping raise funds. The Illawarra Mercury The Gong headlines the 10-race program. Expected to attract daily players. Discover free events in Wollongong this weekend, including film screenings, bike rides, nature festivals, and more. Spokesperson: Senior Meteorologist Christie Johnson. Picture from SES Wollongong The exercise was run out of Marine Rescue's Hill 60 base, with the Westpac THE Mercury is launching a new weekly live blog, covering all the action from the region’s sporting field. Heavy January rainfall continues. Plan your weekend now! Buy The Gong Raceday - Saturday 22nd November 2025 tickets for 2025 at Moshtix. Get the latest on the Illawarra election results, with updates from Wollongong, Shellharbour, and Kiama. Illawarra skies turned all the colours on Saturday. Welcome to the Illawarra Mercury's November live blog, where you can find the latest information on all things Illawarra news. If you've got a tip, email zaina Racing NSW analyst Brad Gray gives his tips and insights for Saturday's Rosehill races. 3 million division one prize in the Saturday Lotto. I The Illawarra Mercury The Gong headlines the 10-race program. The State Emergency Service is expecting calls to ramp up later on Saturday as the weather worsens. Confused about voting locations? Find out where and how to vote in Wollongong and Shellharbour local council elections. Darius Days almost proved the X-factor for the Illawarra Hawks late in their last-start loss to the Adelaide 36ers The Illawarra Rugby League community is in shock this weekend, after a young Dapto Canaries player Tory Brunning collapsed and died at a league game on Saturday. Obituaries 'I've got feelings, you know': tributes flow for Dapto grandfather killed in plane crash 'Thirroul was his first love': community mourns sudden loss of Murray Jones 'Curious, open Weekend Weather Update: National weather forecast, Friday 17 May 2024. Taking place at Kembla Grange Racecourse on November 22nd, 2025, you can find more Join the Illawarra Convoy 2024, celebrating 20 years of support on Nov 17. A clap of thunder and a roaring downpour woke many residents across the Illawarra early on Saturday, as the predicted rain front moved across the region Serious concerns for 15-year-old Kalarni Shaw missing from North Wollongong since Saturday. Saturday May 10, 2025 at WIN Stadium Wollongong. It began with an almost cloudless blue summer sky as temperatures nudged towards 30 degrees and thousands of beachgoers St George Illawarra Dragons set to launch 2025 NRL season with three thrilling home fixtures, including Melbourne Storm face-off. Federal Political Reporter at The Canberra Times Federal Political Reporter Football South Coast has announced a significant shake-up of its major competitions for 2026, in the midst of the Illawarra Premier League and District League finals. The Wollongong Makers Market is a chance to showcase the creative talents of the area's artists and artisans, across over 100 stalls on Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10. Check out the winners and results of The Gong 2021, Australia's richest race held at Kembla Grange. Call Crime Stoppers with any information. Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen will declare the Illawarra offshore wind zone on Saturday, June 15, 2024. A Corrimal resident couldn't sleep after winning $701,000 in the Saturday Lotto, including multiple division wins. Federal Political Reporter at The Canberra Times Federal Political Reporter Pictures from the Round 25 Saturday night games of the NRL. Refunds to be processed shortly. Racing NSW analyst Brad Gray's tips and race-by-race analysis of Saturday's Randwick race meeting. Picture by Adam McLean. Illawarra Mercury delivers latest news from Wollongong NSW including sport, weather, entertainment and lifestyle. Its longevity is a sign of commitment, of relevance, of value, and an indication of how the Illawarra Mercury has been able to adapt to changes across more than a century and a half and maintain the loyalty of generations of readers. The Informer Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. BAYLY Desmond (Des) of Unanderra Passed away peacefully on Saturday 30th August 2025. Stay updated with news, traffic and travel from across the Illawarra and NSW South Coast in our live blog. Discover Sculpture in the Garden, plant sales, and festivals in Wollongong during Easter. Parts of the Illawarra experienced significant rainfall overnight, with Foxground reporting over 100mm in rainfall. A woman has died after being pulled unconscious from the surf at Werri Beach on Saturday Winning jockey Tommy Berry celebrates after Gringotts wins the $1m The Gong race at Kembla Grange on Saturday, November 23. Buy The Gong Raceday - Saturday 22nd November 2025 tickets for 2025 at Moshtix. Dragons v Warriors game. The Mercury 's live blog brings you updates from breaking news incidents, traffic and travel across the Illawarra and beyond. The Changing Tides Festival in Kiama has been cancelled a month before it was set to feature Sam Fender. Devoted husband of Ann. A Nowra couple celebrates a lucky end to 2023 with a $2. The $1million race is expected to attract some of Australia's best milers. Picture by Anna Warr. Loving father of Narelle, Linda, and David. Explore Illawarra's weekend events: Women's golf festival, live music, markets, gardens and more things to do. The Illawarra Mercury will be be bringing you BarTV's stream of the Illawarra Rugby League match of the round - Collegians v Wests, Saturday at 3pm. Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly The Rail captain Brett Gilly and Lake Illawarra captain Kerrod White meet ahead of their teams' meeting in the South Coast cricket grand final on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Wollongong Wolves have dropped a second straight game at home, after falling 2-0 to APIA Leichhardt at WIN Stadium on Saturday night Discover how Shoalhaven plans to defend its title amidst team changes in the 2025 Illawarra rugby season. Coniston stuns Wollongong United 5-4 on penalties, securing a showdown with Wollongong Olympic in the Illawarra Premier League. ALMA MAY KETTLEY (WATSON) Late of East Corrimal Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11th January 2025 at IRT Woonona. The home of the Mercury's award-winning court and crime reporting. Explore round highlights and plan your match day. A clash that never Wollongong Central is set to welcome a "beauty wonderland" with signage announcing cosmetics and beauty product store W Cosmetics is set to open in the centre. As a result, it Hazardous surf and rain is expected in Wollongong this Saturday, which is set to ease on Sunday. Explore festive fun in Illawarra! From Hawks games to cinema and carols, make the most of your weekend before Christmas. Don't miss the thrilling one-day final between Wests Illawarra and Wollongong at North Dalton Park as they vie for the Cricket Illawarra premiership. Illawarra Mercury sports reporter Josh Bartlett gives a brief preview of this weekend's local rugby league and football action. Dragons player Kyle Flanagan. Dive into the 2025 NRL match schedule, featuring key games and team byes. Reigning Illawarra Premier League champions and grand final winners Wollongong Olympic returned to the winners' circle emphatically after an ominous victory over Shellharbour FC on Saturday. TopBetta’s Brisbane Carnival $250,000 Tournament hit round three last weekend on a rain-affected day as the storms lashed the east coast and for the second time in three It's official, Wollongong Olympic are the 2024 Illawarra Premier League champions after Cringila beat fellow title contenders Albion Park 3-0 on Sunday. Planning your weekend in Wollongong or the Illawarra? Here are some of the top events going around, with an option for everyone. It makes for a blockbuster grand final showdown on Saturday, with two of the competition Lake Illawarra Police District is throwing open the doors to the station on Saturday, March 25 and the community is invited to come along to check out the dog unit, Polair, marine and rescue Discover the Illawarra Hawks' 2025-26 schedule including the Ignite Cup, key rivalries, and the historic combined NBL-WNBL launch. When it comes to sport - at professional and community level - in the Illawarra, I'm . 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