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China is the benchmark: car boss
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (454+ words) Nissan is going all in on studying the Chinese car industry textbook. The Japanese juggernaut has admitted China's cars are setting the standard for development and it needs to learn from them. It's no secret Chinese carmakers are taking over…...
Iran says no decision yet on latest proposed peace deal | Illawarra Mercury | Wollongong, NSW
5+ hour, 1+ min ago (613+ words) President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran could sign "a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran counters that it hasn't reached a final decision on an agreement. The…...
Operation Nighthawk results in 31 arrests over two nights
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (20+ words) Illawarra Mercury Operation Nighthawk results in 31 arrests over two nights...
Audit shows fundraising is 'ridgy didge': One Nation
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (499+ words) One Nation says it has proven its $2 million-plus anti-Labor fundraising drive to be legitimate after the prime minister questioned the authenticity of donations. Party leader Pauline Hanson took to social media on Thursday evening to declare the "fire the liar…...
Popular Wollongong Chinese restaurant closes after falling foul of food authority
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (340+ words) A popular Chinese and Thai restaurant in Figtree has closed down less than two months after copping a fine of almost $2000 for having cockroaches on the premises. San Choi at Figtree Grove, on the prominent southeastern corner of the shopping…...
Path is clear for Bellambi's massive social housing redevelopment
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (238+ words) A multi-million upgrade of the Housing NSW site at Bellambi Point is clear to go ahead following the final rezoning. The 26-hectare estate will feature up to 2500 dwellings, including at least 750 modern social homes. Those social homes represent a doubling…...
Labor shrugs off shock resignation's impact on AUKUS
9+ hour, 33+ min ago (308+ words) Australia has downplayed the impact of the snap resignation of Britain's defence secretary on plans to acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. Accusing his government of failing to adequately fund defence, John Healey quit from the UK ministry in protest…...
Window, aisle or middle? New survey finally settles Australia's great aeroplane seat debate
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (526+ words) The ultimate battle over which aeroplane seat is the best is officially over - and the winner might leave you second-guessing your next booking. If you're a fan of stretching your legs in the aisle and getting up as many times…...
When Indians and bogans collide: the box office shift changing Aussie film
11+ hour, 6+ min ago (1409+ words) In Australia, we are told right at the beginning of How To Talk Australians: The Movie, 30 per cent of the population are "casual racists". Which, of course, means the other 70 per cent are "full-time". How strongly you snort or groan…...
Woman, 60, charged after illicit drugs, cash seized at Warrawong home
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (166+ words) Police have charged a 60-year-old woman accused of possessing illicit drugs and dealing with the proceeds of crime. The woman was at a home on Northcliffe Drive in Warrawong when police raided the property at 1pm on Wednesday, June 10. During a…...