Man accused of ‘body in the bin’ death unsuccessful in bail bid
A man charged over the alleged killing of a woman who was found hogtied and stuffed in a wheelie bin in the Illawarra has made a bid to see his dying mother.
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The crimes and unsolved mysteries that shocked the Illawarra
It’s one of Greater Sydney’s most talked-about regions with its sandy beaches and relaxed vibe. But it also has a seedy underbelly with its own dark secrets — these are the crimes that have shaken the communities of the Illawarra.
Man accused of assaulting pregnant woman taken to hospital
A heavily pregnant woman was among a number of people who were allegedly randomly assaulted in the middle of a Wollongong street.
Woman allegedly claimed bottle of liquid ecstasy was for her car
An Illawarra woman has been refused bail after she was allegedly busted with more than two-litres of GBL, which she claimed was “water” to be used in case her car overheated.
‘No respect for her life’: Man ‘manic’ at time of mum’s killing
A woman has told the court her family was “ripped apart” after her brother killed their mother with a plank of wood following an argument.
University of Wollongong appoints first female Vice-Chancellor
The University of Wollongong has announced the appointment of its first ever female Vice-Chancellor, after current VC Professor Paul Wellngs announced his retirement in March.
Man jailed after gambling, drinking ‘demons’ lead him to sell drugs
An Illawarra man has been sentenced to at least three-and-a-half years jail after his gambling and alcohol addictions spiralled, leading him to deal heroin and meth to keep on top his debts.
Mum avoids more jail time after $65K ‘pokie win’ ice haul found
A mum-of-two broke down in tears after escaping extra jail time after she was busted dealing drugs, including ice and cocaine, twice in the space of four months.
Bar owner accused of headbutting man in Melbourne Cup Day ‘brawl’
The owner of a popular Wollongong bar has been charged over an alleged brawl at the venue on Melbourne Cup Day in 2019.
‘Absolute rubbish’: Judge slams man with child abuse images
An Illawarra man who claims to be a filmmaker has been able to walk free from court on time served, after he was found with a catalogue of child abuse material and fake international ID documents.
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