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What’s making news today? Wollongong rents are half a typical wage earner’s pay packet, new report; vertical ‘stack’ parking planned for Shellharbour Village apartments; and South Coast prison escapee to spend at least another nine months behind bars.
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Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
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