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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9224719 > billy-crystal-reflects-on-profound-loss-of-rob-reiner

Billy Crystal reflects on 'profound loss' of Rob Reiner

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (433+ words) Billy Crystal has described Rob Reiner's death as a "profound loss for humanity". The 78-year-old actor grew emotional as he discussed the passing of his close friend and his wife Michele Singer Reiner - who were killed in December - and admitted…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9220578 > cordeaux-dam-hazard-burn-tackles-future-bushfire-risks

Smoke haze expected across Illawarra with four hazard reduction burns set to begin

5+ day, 1+ hour ago  (250+ words) Four hazard reduction burns are planned for the northern Illawarra and Sutherland Shire over the coming days, which could mean smoke in the air into the weekend. The NSW Rural Fire Service Illawarra Sutherland Team will be conducting planned burns…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9219867 > bullseye-artemis-ii-astronauts-back-safe-on-earth

'Bullseye': Artemis II astronauts back safe on Earth

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (657+ words) The Artemis II capsule and its four-member crew have streaked through Earth's atmosphere and safely splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after nearly 10 days in space, capping the first voyage "by humans to the vicinity of the moon in more…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9216574 > group-7-magic-round-huge-crowds-as-south-coast-teams-clash

Magic Round live: follow the action with more than 3000 fans expected to launch season

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (399+ words) More than 3000 fans are expected to attend a blockbuster opening weekend for Group 7 as the new season begins in spectacular fashion. We'll be live-blogging the games as they happen, follow below. One club is going into the second Magic Round…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9213213 > which-nasa-space-centre-should-be-first-on-your-rocket-list

You can visit the top NASA sites, but which one should top your 'rocket list"

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (717+ words) Both Johnson Space Center in Houston and Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, are NASA hotspots, but which location should be at the top of your 'rocket list'? Our duelling experts help you decide. By Mal Chenu: "Florida may…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9218711 > appin-man-arrested-after-3d-printed-weapons-allegedly-seized

Strike force detectives arrest man over alleged 3 D-printed weapons found in Appin

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (183+ words) A 40-year-old man has been arrested after police allegedly seized 3 D-printed weapons in Appin. Drug and Firearms Squad detectives charged a man following an investigation into privately manufactured firearms under Strike Force Temarang. At 6am on Thursday, April 9, 2026, strike force detectives,…...

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1+ week, 6+ day ago  (10+ words) Shotgun blast ambush: Chicka Reeves dies at the wheel'Illawarra Mercury...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9214293 > cowboys-dominate-as-dragons-season-sinks-to-a-historic-new-low

Historic loss to Cowboys piles more pressure on Flanagan and Dragons

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (815+ words) The pressure has mounted on Shane Flanagan after his winless St George Illawarra Dragons created unwanted history on Saturday, hammered 32-0 by the North Queensland Cowboys. For the first time in the merged club's 26-year history, the Dragons have lost five…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9214170 > classic-hollywood-honour-for-actress-glenn-close

Classic Hollywood honour for actress Glenn Close

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (277+ words) Glenn Close is to be honoured with a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre. Marking her latest recognition in a career spanning more than four decades, the actress, 79, will be commemorated on May 1 during the TCM Classic…...

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illawarramercury. com. au > story > 9213736 > jeni-sae-wollongong-florist-blooms-with-native-flower-shop

Florist's love for native flora inspired new Cliff Road farm-to-table florist

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (459+ words) A new Wollongong florist is bringing the concept of farm-to-table flowers, and is doing it next to the ocean. Jeni Sae said she decided to open the store, Aunty Boutique on Cliff Street, becuase of a lack of florists dealing…...