Low act floors high flyers and other top stories.

• Low act floors high flyers

  

  Circus was just getting back on its feet after cash crisis and another robbery. Wollongong’s Circus Monixide is lifting itself back up off the mat again, after being hit by the second robbery in two months.Hanging tough: Circus Monoxide aerialist Vestri Mendum said the break-ins were mystifying as there was no sign of forced entry. Picture: Robert PeetThe attacks came just as the popular non-profit group was getting back on its feet after a cash crisis that threatened its future...

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• Next four weeks will make or break St George Illawarra's NRL season

  

  Video will begin in 5 seconds. Plays of the Week From outrageous lobs to lightning speed, these are the most exciting, silly and downright crazy plays in the sport world this week. PT1M46S 620 349 St George Illawarra's finals prospects will rest heavily on their next month of football as they aim for the magic 28 competition points to secure a play-off spot.Currently 4-5, the Dragons missed a golden opportunity to climb into the top eight heading into the representative round ..

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• No jail for king hit at Fever Nightclub

  

  The unprovoked punch knocked the victim flat on the ground, but fortunately left him with only cuts and bruises. No jail for king hit at Fever Nightclub exitA Wollongong barber has avoided jail over a king hit at a CBD nightclub that left his victim in need of stitches.Wassim Baydoun, 22, received a 14-month suspended prison sentence in Wollongong Local Court this week after pleading guilty to punching the man on the dance floor of Fever Nightclub in the ear..

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• RAC promoting diversity

  

  Ken Habak OAM has been a strong advocate for the Illawarra’s diverse multicultural community for almost 50 years. NEW TEAM: Peter El Khouri, Kerry Hunt, Minister for the Illawarra John Ajaka, Kathryn Baget-Juleff and Ken Habak at the Multicultural Community Councils of Illawarra office in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLeanKen Habak OAM has been a strong advocate for the Illawarra’s diverse multicultural community for almost 50 years.For the last 16 years he has served as chair of th..

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• Junior hoops stars prepare for China tour

  

  BACK in 2014, the Australian men’s under-17 basketball team’s trip to China proved to be a precursor to an extremely successful FIBA World Championship campaign.Now, in 2016, the team is hoping it has the same effect.Mark Watkins was the head coach of that 2014 team — which featured rising stars, Isaac Humphries, Dejan Vasiljevic, and Tom Wilson — and, as his latest group prepares to leave for China on Wednesday night, he’s made sure to stress the significance of the tour.“I’m excited about the ..

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• Elle housebound due to an invisible illness

  

  At 24, Dapto's Elle Veitch longs to go out with friends - or on a date - but an invisible illness keeps her housebound. Chronic illness: Dapto's Elle Veitch is helping raise awareness for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Picture: Adam McLeanElle Veitch yearns to work, to meet with friends, to go on a date – but an invisible illness holds her hostage.The 24-year-old Dapto woman is housebound 90 per cent of the time because of Myaligic Encephalomyelitis (ME) – commonly known as Chronic Fa..

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• Price hike for Opal users?

  

  Why Illawarra commuters could be paying an extra $400 a year Recommended changes to the Opal card could see Illawarra commuters needing to find an extra $400 a year.Illawarra commuters to Sydney will be almost $400 a year worse off under proposed changes to the Opal Card.Senior Citizens would also see the cost of public transport rise with the Gold Opal Card.The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) handed down its final report into improving the Opal system.Among it..

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• Third marker gave OK to anti-vaccination thesis by Judy Wilyman

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• Residents help catch accused Wombarra thief

  

  Police are searching the surrounds of waterfront homes at Wombarra for a thief on the run. Residents help catch accused Wombarra thief Police on the hunt after a Wombarra break-in on Wednesday morning. Picture: ROBERT PEETPolice on the hunt after a Wombarra break-in on Wednesday morning. Picture: ANGELA THOMPSONPolice on the hunt after a Wombarra break-in on Wednesday morning. Picture: ANGELA THOMPSONPolice on the hunt after a Wombarra break-in on Wednesday ..

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• Down to the crunch in NSW

  

  Wednesday 18 May has been declared D-Day for ten NSW clubs as match details have been officially announced for the Cup ties to decide who will progress to the Round of 32. Hooka Creek Park at Berkeley will play host to an intriguing encounter as PS4 NPL NSW Men’s side Wollongong Wolves tackle Men’s State League outfit Wagga City Wanderers. The boys from Wagga led by Coach Andrew Douglas will make the long four hour plus journey to Wollongong with the hope of surprising the home side a..

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Wollongong mum urges parents to check kids' happy snaps .	Dogs 'suffered greatly' before death, RSPCA .
Sam Burgess under fire for apparently filming wife on mobile while driving .	Air quality in Sydney at dangerous levels .