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.
Seth Spiteri, 19, battles for bail after being charged over alleged 525kg cocaine import operation off Lancelin coast. His mother offers $50,000 surety.
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
A Canberra teenager allegedly recruited online to import vapes from Canada instead brought 16kg of methamphetamine into Sydney Airport. Police warn against criminal offers.
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.
Full coverage of Wednesday's proceedings at Cairns Magistrates Court including traffic offences, drug charges, and assault cases. Stay informed about local justice.
Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.
Steele Jae Nugent failed to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court facing drug driving charges. The 26-year-old now has a warrant issued for his arrest. Read the full details.
Shocking data reveals over 70% of SA prisoners used illicit drugs before conviction. Ex-inmate Merlin Faber demands reform in rehabilitation programs. Read his powerful story.
Patrick Bouhamdan, key player in Australia's $1.1 billion Geraldton methamphetamine seizure, appeals his life sentence. Full details on the case and legal battle.
WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch labels men behind alleged 525kg cocaine shipment 'buffoons' as investigation continues into massive drug bust.
A chief officer and three others face charges after 525kg of cocaine was found floating off Lancelin. The massive drug bust is a major blow to organised crime. Read the full details.
Jayde Louise Lewis receives 18-month probation in Townsville court for drug possession and fraud offenses. Learn about the case details and sentencing outcomes.
Lawrence Alexander Butler faces sentencing after pleading guilty to multiple offences including drug possession and theft in Geelong. Learn the full story.
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.
Leading Australian cancer specialists reveal systemic failures in treatment access and demand urgent government action to save lives.
A man and woman face over 30 drug supply charges after police found cocaine, magic mushrooms and cash in an Albion Park vehicle. Read the latest on the Strike Force Alamillio investigation.
Perth woman Tricia Naussedat sentenced to 3 years for hiding methamphetamine in her dog's rear during police search. Read the shocking court details.
Accused drug trafficker Bradley Berry applies to change legal representation to high-profile lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson in Geelong court case. Follow the latest developments.
Complete coverage of Townsville Magistrates Court proceedings from Thursday, November 20. See who faced sentencing for driving, drug, and property offenses.
Wollongong police are searching for three wanted men - Dylan Afranis, Jay McDonald, and Jake Peak - across the Illawarra region. Authorities urge public assistance.
Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.
Cairns District Court handed down significant sentences on November 19 for serious crimes including drug trafficking and assault. Get the latest court updates from Far North Queensland.
ACT and NSW police arrested eight Bandidos OMCG members during their national gathering. Discover the details of the coordinated operation and drug-related charges.
Three men receive lengthy prison sentences for the brutal murder of Ricardo Vieira in Rivervale Park over a $10,000 drug debt. Justice served in Perth Supreme Court.
WA Police have seized cocaine, cannabis, cash and a shotgun in South West raids ahead of Leavers celebrations. Multiple arrests made in major drug crackdown.
Four people involved in cocaine supply at Cairns' Gilligans Backpackers receive sentences. Discover the court outcomes and police investigation details.
Thousands lined the M1 to cheer the 2025 Illawarra Convoy, a massive truck procession that has raised over $27 million since 2005 for families facing life-threatening illnesses.
The Wollongong and Illawarra region has secured a top 10 ranking for pet-friendliness, boasting excellent veterinary services, dog parks, and community support. Discover what makes this region a paradise for pet owners.
Former world champion Joseph Parker tests positive for cocaine after October bout. Could face lengthy ban from boxing. Full details on the shocking development.