The Illawarra Mercury has been published since 1855. So that means there are lots of stories about our city that have featured in the pages of the paper. I'm an award-winning senior journalist ...

The date has now been called to fill the seat left vacant by Gareth Ward.

Gareth Ward's decision to resign in the minutes before parliament would have expelled him was "a shameful exercise", said Leader of the House Ron Hoenig.

Labor faces challenges in the Kiama byelection after Gareth Ward's resignation. Minister Ryan Park speaks on local representation.

Charlie Miotti being escorted from Kooloobong Village on August 10, and the 3D printed firearms that were seized. Picture by Clinton J Down Photography, insets from NSWPF ...

Shellharbour City councillors have sacked CEO Mike Archer following an hour-long confidential discussion.

Both carry the scars of a brutal history, but their charm and beauty shine through. Is Krakow truly the belle of the Baltic-or does Warsaw's gritty resilience win the day? Its a tough one, but our ...

Unanderra's Richard Kramer secures 24-hour NDIS care after fearing his life was at risk due to shortfall in care hours.

The BYD Sealion 7 knocked off the Tesla Model Y as the best-selling electric car in Australia in July, marking the second month this year the Chinese electric SUV has managed this feat.

Uncover new developments in Illawarra's cold cases as an arrest in Pauline Sowry's disappearance sheds light on forgotten victims.

Government-funded study at UOW explores dance as a tool for building confidence, creativity, and school readiness in children.

Paul Kelly's new song 'Rita Wrote a Letter' arrives ahead of his national tour, as he revisits themes from the classic 'How to Make Gravy'.