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Wings Over Illawarra airshow details announced next week
Exciting news for aviation fans! Details about the revived Wings Over Illawarra airshow will be revealed next week following AMDA Foundation's withdrawal. Stay tuned for dates and new operators.
Illawarra police chase ends with man in hospital
A 38-year-old man is under police guard in hospital after allegedly leading officers on a dangerous pursuit from Bellambi to Albion Park. Read the latest on this developing story.
Man sentenced for Townsville retirement village crime
Lokz Warren Tremayne Harris receives sentence for breaking into a Townsville retirement village. Read about the court's strong response to this cowardly act.
WA Police 40,000 overtime hours for summer crime
WA Police launch a major summer crackdown with 40,000 overtime hours funded by a $5 million state government injection. Expect a heightened police presence across entertainment precincts and regional areas.
Illawarra Christmas Lights Map 2025 Guide
Discover the Illawarra's best Christmas light displays with the Mercury's 2025 interactive map. Register your home by Dec 10 to be included in this festive spectacle.
Townsville youth crime crisis: 75% reoffend on bail
New data reveals 75% of young offenders in Townsville commit crimes while on bail. Community demands action as youth crime rates surge. Read the full investigation.
Seven teens arrested after wild police chase in QLD
Seven teenagers face multiple charges after a dramatic 60km police pursuit involving three stolen vehicles from Coomera to Goodna. Police used tyre spikes and dog squad to apprehend suspects.
1954 Port Kembla Nightwatchman Murder Case
The chilling 1954 murder of Port Kembla nightwatchman James Douglas Hawkins, shot by a teenage burglar. Read the full investigation details and trial outcome.
Fort Scratchley concert cancelled, charity loses $2000
Fort Scratchley's major fundraiser, the Music of the Guns concert, was unexpectedly cancelled, costing the historical society $2000 and disappointing ticket holders. The event is now rescheduled for February.
CCTV Released for Port Stephens Golf Club Theft
Police have released CCTV footage of three masked individuals who broke into the Horizons Golf Resort in Salamander Bay. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Bungendore crime surges 65% amid police absence
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
Machete gang terrorises three Melbourne families in spree
Armed thugs targeted homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in a brazen 20-minute crime spree. Two suspects in custody, one remains at large. Read the shocking details.
Sydney drive-by shooting: Two charged after filming attack
A 22-year-old man and 16-year-old boy charged over brazen drive-by shooting in Sydney's west. Police allege they filmed the attack and posted it online. Read the latest updates.
Illawarra Court Roundup: Major Cases This Week
This week in Illawarra courts featured dramatic cases including a drug syndicate member pleading guilty, a chef convicted of rape, and a murder case dismissal due to mental health. Read the full details.
Alfred Hawes Stone's Diary Reveals Colonial Perth History
Discover how Alfred Hawes Stone's remarkable diary and camera captured early colonial Perth, offering unprecedented insights into WA's foundation years. Explore this fascinating historical treasure!
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
Photographer faces sexual assault charges in Canberra
A 57-year-old photographer faces multiple charges including sexual assault after meeting a woman through social media. Case reopened as part of ACT police review into sexual assault handling.
12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple criminal charges
A 12-year-old Cairns boy faces multiple charges including assault, bicycle theft and stolen vehicle offences following police investigations. Learn more about youth crime in Far North Queensland.
Nine alleged Finks bikies charged in police raids
Nine alleged Finks OMCG members face charges for firearm, drug, affray, and sexual touching offences following Raptor Squad raids across the Hunter Region. Read the full details.
Police hunt three fugitives across Illawarra
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Boy, 13, charged with elderly woman's sexual assault
A 13-year-old boy faces multiple charges after allegedly sexually assaulting an 80-year-old woman in Ashtonfield park. Police formed Strike Force Bosgar to investigate the random attack.
Top Cop: Police Not Only Answer to Kununurra Youth Crime
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch reveals tackling youth crime in Kununurra requires community solutions beyond policing. New approaches needed for Kimberley town.
Accused murderer pregnant while awaiting trial
Tamika Chesser, accused of beheading and burning her boyfriend Julian Story in Port Lincoln, revealed to be pregnant while in custody. Premier confirms special protocols for pregnant inmates.
Perth man tasered during online marketplace sale
A Perth man has been charged after allegedly tasering a seller during a failed e-scooter transaction. The violent incident highlights the dangers of online marketplace deals.
Man gets 28 years for murdering ex-partner in Ballarat
Lachlan Young, 23, receives a 28-year sentence for strangling his ex-partner, placing her body in a car, and setting it alight. He attempted to frame the murder as a suicide.
Stolen ute ordeal ends in community generosity
A Cairns family's stolen ute was destroyed in a crime spree, but their story sparked an unexpected outpouring of community support and generosity.
Man with skull tattoo sought over alleged SUV assault
ACT Police seek a man in his 20s with a skull ankle tattoo accused of sexual assault in his dark SUV on Lhotsky Street, Charnwood. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Historical Abuse Probe at Aitkenvale School
Queensland Police seek information about alleged historical abuse at Aitkenvale State School. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
Cairns grandfather assaulted in housing crisis
A Cairns grandfather was brutally attacked while protecting his grandson's bicycle, highlighting the region's escalating housing and crime crisis. Community demands immediate action.
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