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ATP young guns set up Montreal last-eight clash
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (205+ words) Britain's Cameron Norrie has been knocked out of the National Bank Open following a 6-2 7-6 (10-8) defeat against Arthur Fils in Montreal. The French 18th seed looked dominant early, utilising his powerful serve well to wrap up the first set without much hassle…...
The long-overdue library book that made Kiama world famous
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (507+ words) If you want your town to get worldwide attention not returning a library book for more than a century is one way of going about it. The tale of Antiquities of Athens being returned to Kiama Library after being on…...
Basketball coach of the year warns Australia will lose stars if something doesn't change
9+ hour, 49+ min ago (1371+ words) 2026 was meant to be the year the Illawarra Hawks would hang a new banner in their Snakepit home; one to honour an NBL1 East championship after bowing out in last season's grand final to Canberra. But a heartbreaking preliminary final loss…...
A special win: Kiama Knights star's tribute to paralysed mate
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (679+ words) Group Seven Rugby League defending champions Kiama Knights have jumped to third spot on the ladder after a statement win over the Shellharbour Sharks at Ron Costello Oval on Sunday. Just as they did in last year's grand final, the…...
The 'sleeping giant' awakens: Cringila's unlikely hero emerges
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (685+ words) Cringila Lions, the 'sleeping giant' of Illawarra's Premier League 1 competition, has jumped to third on the ladder and, in the process, consigned the Tarrawanna Blueys to a relegation dogfight over the remaining three rounds of the regular season. Inspirational skipper…...
Is the Lexus RZ now worth a second look?
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (1134+ words) Lexus launched its first fully-electric car in Australia back in 2023, but it's fair to say the RZ has hardly made an impact on the electric car scene. Cursed at the time by high pricing, low driving range and a lack…...
Thirroul Butchers player suspended for on-field homophobic slur
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (770+ words) The Thirroul Butchers player sent off against the Corrimal Cougars for a homophobic slur has received his punishment. The NSWRL has suspended Nelson Sharp for two matches, meaning he misses today's Harrigan Cup game against Collegians at Collegians Sports Stadium…...
'A price drop and urgency': Hyams Beach dream flip sells for $1m less than original guide
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (622+ words) A one-bedroom home at Hyams Beach, a spot renowned for having some of the whitest sand in the world, has changed hands. However, the South Coast home also experienced a significant drop in its potential sale price as finding a…...
Does the oldest Commonwealth Games medal in Wollongong belong to George?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (105+ words) Illawarra Mercury Does the oldest Commonwealth Games medal in Wollongong belong to George? The Commonwealth Games medal perched with pride on George Gedge's mantelpiece is one of the oldest on Australian soil. Login or signup to continue reading $1/week for…...
Forget the Big Five: this is a side of South Africa few travellers ever see
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (1312+ words) Think of travelling in South Africa and a few things immediately spring to mind: spotting the Big Five from a safari truck; sipping on world-class wines in leafy vineyards; or riding a cable car up Cape Town's Table Mountain. The…...