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Kevin Merrigan is a sports reporter for NewsLocal and CODE Sports. He is working in the Illawarra region covering local sport. He has previous experience in covering live sport and working with live statistics, in sports such as cricket, basketball and rugby league. Kevin is a passionate follower of football, rugby league and F1.

Kevin Merrigan

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Illawarra Star

Wollongong young gun creates history with incredible double

An up-and-coming 15-year-old golfing prodigy has smashed records in his dual championship winning performance at Wollongong Golf Club. READ MORE ABOUT THE RISING GOLF STAR.

Illawarra Star

Rising Illawarra 16-year-old star claims another major golf title

Sienna Clarke of the Illawarra Academy of Sport has caught eyes again as she picked up another major win on the weekend in a big comeback performance. HEAR FROM THE JUNIOR STAR.

Illawarra Star

Illawarra hero fires in Regional Championships for dual success

Illawarra local Darren Payne has blitzed the competition to win double championships at the 2022 Illawarra Region Championships. READ MORE ON THE IMPRESSIVE VICTORY.

Illawarra Star

Against all odds: Wollongong wins massive Australian motorsport title

Against the odds, the University of Wollongong Motorsport team has returned from the Formula SAE-A 2022 competition in Victoria as the best in Australia. READ MORE ABOUT THE UNDERDOG STORY.

Illawarra Star

Revolutionary ‘T20 cricket’ of golf prepares to tap into Wollongong

Blitz Golf is the exciting fast-paced golf event taking place all over Australia, with the courses of Wollongong set to experience the new format for the first time. READ MORE ABOUT BLITZ GOLF.

Local Sport

Joel Parkinson alongside local surf lifesavers at the unveiling of the 'Walk of Fame'

Cronulla pays tribute to Australia’s best lifesavers with Walk of Fame

See the tribute to local surf lifesaving legends that has appeared at Cronulla Beach, honouring the everyday Australian heroes giving their time to protect beachgoers over the years.

Local Sport

Big cheers from the young leader of the Change-Maker Summit

Meet the young Australian athletes making an Olympic sized difference

A group of young Australian athletes have travelled to Canberra to be celebrated for their positive work within the community beyond their respective sports. MEET THE YOUNG STARS.

PollIllawarra Star

Wollongong sporting stars: Ben Hornby, Emma McKeon and Troy Sachs. Picture: Supplied

VOTE NOW: Wollongong’s 14 greatest ever athletes revealed

Some of our finest sporting exports were born and bred in the modest coastal city of Wollongong. Check the full list of the region’s 14 best ever athletes, and VOTE NOW for your top choice.

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