Explore Sydney's southern sister city, Wollongong or the 'Gong' and discover a vibrant, youthful, picturesque Australian gem.

A gas explosion at a popular holiday park has injured at least five people, including two young children, with emergency ...

Five popular beaches have been shut down on Australia Day due to shark sightings, while two others that were closed have ...

Home to migratory sea birds, seals and penguins, the history of Wollongong's five islands goes back well beyond Bass and ...

You've heard of bucket lists. But what about blink lists? Those fleeting, one-sunset, one-storm, one-rainfall wonders that ...

Residents near Narrabeen Lagoon told to leave as homes flooded and cars submerged across city ...

The Australian Open isn’t just the first Grand Slam of the year — it’s one of the most spectator-friendly major sporting events in the world. Set inside Melbourne Park, the tournament blends elite ...

The incident occurred on Picton Rd at Cataract, near Mount Keira Rd north of Wollongong, at 11.55am on Wednesday. A NSW Ambulance spokesman said paramedics treated 13 people on the scene that were ...

It's that time of year. Gyms are packed, resolutions are in full swing, and suddenly everyone wants to know: what's your split? Grace Hamilton covers all things sport for the Illawarra Mercury. Born ...

An extremely hot air mass is spreading across Australia this week, causing temperatures to soar into the high forties in some areas. No state or territory will escape this heatwave, and some places ...

Severe Tropical Cyclone Jenna is gaining strength to the northwest of Australia, continuing an unusually active start to the 2025-26 cyclone season for the Australian region. Jenna became a tropical ...