Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been heckled by offshore wind farm protesters during a visit to the NSW south coast. Albanese was visiting the region to announce the new Labor candidate in ...

Chugging through the Highlands, windows down, doors open, is the best way to see the country’s emerald interior unfold — and this route is often lauded as one of the world’s greatest train journeys.

The Mercury's live blog brings you updates from breaking news incidents, traffic and travel across the Illawarra, South Coast and beyond. Stay up-to-date with what's going on as the day progresses.

India's extensive railway network is not only a means of transport; it's an experience that exposes you to the country's ...

From 8-10 February 2025, the team of Polish climbers consisting of Michał Czech, Maciek Kimel and Tomek Klimczak made the first free ascent of the classic 'Direttissima' on the east face of Rysy in ...

Mountain railways face well-documented challenges every winter. Cold-weather hazards threaten safety, disrupt operations, and lead to significant economic costs. At Impact Sentinel, we have spent ...

This week you may have noticed the Illawarra's favourite local newspaper, The Illawarra Mercury, has splashed out with ads across TV, radio, online, social media and even streaming platforms like ...

Join us for the famous Evenings quiz, a mix of interesting interviews, stories and live music. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional ...

That's the commitment that Stephen has brought to undertaking the task representing the people of the Illawarra but also being a fantastic member of the government and I pay tribute to the work that ...

You’ll ascend the slopes via an old-school stream train, which was actually Europe’s first mountain railway that is still in in use. While in Rigi, be sure to sample some delicious regional ...

A trough and associated southerly change continues to track up the northern coast, reaching the border early this morning. Behind this change a high pressure system crossing Bass Strait will extend a ...

A high pressure ridge extends across the state's south and east, promoting generally cool and dry weather conditions over much of the state, while a broad trough lies in the northern inland. A series ...