‘It was horrible’: Hero cop reflects on tragic drowning rescue
An Illawarra Police officer has been labelled a hero after he dived into rough seas in an attempt to rescue a group of rock fishermen swept into the ocean.
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Dangerous fishing spot luring anglers to watery end
The spot where two fishermen died at Port Kembla on Friday, just weeks after three others drowned, is rough on an ordinary day — yet it continues to lure anglers, with many still unaware of its dangers.
Carer’s alleged high-pressure hose assault reaches court
An Illawarra carer said she regrets not turning the pressure-hose off but continues to deny allegations she intentionally injured a disabled man.
Teen punished over viral video assault on stranger
An Illawarra teen who attacked a father during a drunken night out and posted footage of the assault to social media sobbed in court when she was sentenced.
Dad’s parental leave fight against Education Department
A teacher has launched a legal battle after bureaucrats demanded he pay back his parental leave payments following the birth of his twins.
How hairdresser ended boozy Christmas do
A hairdresser and her boyfriend have been slammed by a magistrate for their ‘disgraceful’ behaviour during a bar fight.
Chilling details of body in bin discovery revealed
A man is on trial after denying he had anything to do with his ex-girlfriend’s death, after she was found decomposing and hogtied stuffed in a wheelie bin. GRAPHIC WARNING.
Wollongong father and daughter found after police appeal
Police have located a dad and daughter were reported missing from Wollongong.
Socialite spent stolen cash on booze, bikinis, flights
A socialite turned fraudster has admitted to more dodgy dealings, after swindling a man on Gumtree and using a mate’s card to splurge on the finer things in life.
Pedo cricket coach and teachers says he fought urges for ‘years’
Chris Cranny admitted to supplying two teen boys with alcohol, showing three of them porn and discussing sexual topics with them.
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