‘Incomparable’: Dad desperate to be reunited with missing daughter
A father is desperate to be reunited with his eight-year-old daughter nearly two months after she was last seen in the northern Illawarra.
Illawarra Star
Beanies, bear suits, boiled-in-the bag food for Sydney to Hobart
T-shirts and shorts have been crew uniforms on Sydney to Hobart racers in the past but they are being replaced by beanies, bear suits and boil-in-the-bag food for the 79th race.
Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
U18s Brewer Shield: Most improved leads Team of the Week
There were plenty of exceptional performances in the final round of the U18s Brewer Shield ahead of the Christmas break. See who made our Team of the Week.
Odd bod group of yachts that could win Sydney to Hobart
They are the odd bod group of yachts that could well win the Sydney to Hobart including one named after a party loving Roman god and another after a waste management company.
U16 Country Champs: Perfect week caps off clean sweep
Some big-name players stepped up to the plate as one side capped off a remarkable clean sweep of the rep summer with a perfect tournament.
Currency exchange manager stole $22k, blamed subordinate
A self-described “inspired thinker” with “exceptional management practices” was busted swindling more than $20,000 from his employer before blaming it on a more junior member of staff.
David and Goliath battle for Sydney to Hobart yacht race win
One is on the biggest yacht and the other the fleet minnow but these sailors will be two of the most exhausted at sea in what is shaping as a fast but “complicated’’ Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
‘Ripped out middle stump’: Chaotic heat, hat-trick rock Green Shield
Sydney turned on the heat for the opening round of the U16s Green Shield. A hat-trick rocked the east, while out west, scorching temperatures played havoc. Stars, results, 60+ gallery.
‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast
Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.
Australia’s most haunted pub hits the market
Ain’t afraid of no ghost? How about 17? The North Kapunda Hotel – Australia’s most haunted pub – could be the tourism and hospitality investment you’ve been looking for.
Property shake-up coming in 2025
An interest-rate cut isn’t the only big change real estate experts are expecting to hit the country next year as affordability and lifestyle decisions continue to play out.
Aussies ‘on edge’ as 2025 approaches
There is ‘real pain’ out there in the Aussie suburbs as 2024 comes to a close.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Wollongong weather
As we move into summer what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Wollongong roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Wollongong roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wollongong weather
Check out the latest on Wollongong roads
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Wollongong weather
Everybody appearing in civil matters at Wollongong District Court, Monday, December 23
Check out the latest on Wollongong roads
Psychs called in to assess child killer’s release prospects
Australia’s youngest murderer will be kept behind bars for at least a further 28 days after a judge in NSW’s highest court ruled he undergo two independent psychiatric assessments before it can be determined if he can reintegrate into society.
U16 Country Championships: Next-gen cricket stars to shine
With NSW on top of women’s junior cricket, check out the next generation of stars set to line up in the U16 country championships.
Sleigh ride! Super fast start to Sydney to Hobart before potential drama
It will be super fast and super fun before a big change potentially rains on the parade of the fleet – and a new race record – in the 79th Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather news.
U18s Brewer Shield: Brains and heart, Team of the Week
In addition to the usual blazing bats and cartwheeling stumps, round 10 saw several games decided by brains and good old fashioned heart. Brewer Shield Team of the Week.
Australia’s youngest murderer ‘entitled to immediate release’
Australia’s youngest murderer, who was found to have associated with a child 22 years after killing a three-year-old girl, is a step closer to being released from custody.
Storms, boat breakage, wild winds on cards in Sydney to Hobart
Gale force winds, thunderstorms, icy temperatures and boat breakage will add an extra dimension of unpleasantness to this years Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather and news
20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in 2025
It’s one of the best rugby league nurseries in Australia with a powerful young base set to fire. Check out 20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in the 2025 junior reps comps.
The year that was: 24 incredible local sporting moments of 2024
From historic debuts for the Waratahs through to archery gold medals and record breaking cricket knocks, 2024 had a bit of everything. We look back at 24 incredible local NSW sporting moments of ‘24.
Sydney Men’s Grade Cricket: Every batter, bowler ranked for 2024/25
The holiday break is here which means it’s the halfway point of the Sydney Men’s Grade Cricket season. We rank every batting and bowling stat from across all five grades of NSW Premier Cricket.
Paddling to be top dog in race that stops the Peninsula
Hundreds of locals have gathered to watch the annual Scotland Island Dog Race as canines from far and wide paddled for glory over 600 metres. See all the pictures and find out who won.
Panthers premiership stars party at ex-teammate’s wedding
Following Blues teammate Jake Trbojevic said his nuptials, Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu tied the knot at a star-studded wedding ceremony. See the pictures.
‘Knee-jerk reaction’: Greens enter ring in gendered toilet tussle
A political debate has broken out over a push for male and female toilets to be replaced with gender-neutral cubicles across NSW.
Watch: Women brawl as Xmas tensions explode in carpark
Shocking footage has surfaced of two women getting into a heated argument and brawl in a shopping centre car park south of Brisbane. WATCH THE VIDEO
Bombshell new Don Bradman revelations
New revelations about Sir Don Bradman have given a heartbreaking insight into the Australian cricket icon’s final years.
PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message
Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
Why many childcare workers won’t get pay rise for Christmas
Thousands of childcare workers head into Christmas without a promised 10 per cent pay increase as only one in five providers have applied for a grant to fund the wage boost.
ASX 200 rises after RBA minutes; St Barbara tanks
Domestic shares closed higher after the release of minutes from the RBA’s last meeting for 2024, which received some support from the IMF overnight. SBM hit with PNG tax bill.
‘One of the dumbest things I’ve read’
Elon Musk’s growing influence over the world’s most powerful government is perhaps being hampered by his insistence on saying dumb things.
Grinch steals Christmas for drug traffickers
Santa sneaks down the chimney at night, but the Grinch busts through the front door when people are suspected of being naughty.
‘Time to worry’: UK hammered by dismal news
PM Keir Starmer’s government have only been in power for months, but damning new figures threaten to derail it.
‘Truman Show’: Spies say everything is fake
Two former senior spies have revealed how they “create a pretend world” where “we’re the main actors”, likening it to The Truman Show.
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