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Natalie Croxon

@natcroxon

@illawarramerc journalist, formerly of the @BgoAddy, @The_NDL and the Quirindi Advocate. Living on Dharawal country. She/her. Loves a cuppa ☕️

 Wollongong, NSW
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Joined July 2010
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The story of Allan, the Princes Highway cyclist. Beautiful read from ⁦@natcroxon⁩ on the man so many knew but really didn’t. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
The story of Allan, the Princes Highway cyclist

The story of Allan, the Princes Highway cyclist

Allan Olsen, a familiar face in the Illawarra, has died at 67.

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Yewwww - he shots, he scores!! @illawarramerc photographer Adam McLean wins the outstanding sports photography award at the @kennedyawards Go you good thing.
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The Kennedy Award for Outstanding News Photography goes to Darren Howe from @bgoaddy for Saved From Above 📸 @saltydingomedia
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The father of 14-year-old Lily wants families to talk to their children about road safety, in the way they talk to them about other things. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
'Don't drive like a d--k': Grieving father of Buxton crash victim speaks out

'Don't drive like a d--k': Grieving father of Buxton crash victim speaks out

John Van De Putte lost his daughter Lily in the 2022 crash.

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The driver of the ute that crashed into trees in Buxton last September, killing five teens, has pleaded guilty. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Teen driver admits to killing five students in Buxton crash

Teen driver admits to killing five students in Buxton crash

Five teenagers aged 14 to 16 died in the September 2022 crash.

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Sunday lunch is going to be awkward smh.com.au/national/nsw/hell…
Hell hath no fury like the mother-in-law of a sacked politician

Hell hath no fury like the mother-in-law of a sacked politician

After his blossoming political career came crashing down around him in a tumultuous 24 hours, Tim Crakanthorp must have awoken on Thursday morning believing things could not get any worse.

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If you've ever had a question about abortion but felt too afraid to ask, this event next week is your chance eventbrite.com.au/e/you-cant…
'You Can't Ask That!' Live Panel Event - Abortion

'You Can't Ask That!' Live Panel Event - Abortion

Panel discussion with medical professionals and women to ask the taboo questions you have always wanted to ask about abortion.

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The Illawarra Highway remains closed. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Motorcyclist, 20, killed in Macquarie Pass crash

Motorcyclist, 20, killed in Macquarie Pass crash

A motorbike rider died after a single-vehicle crash on Wednesday, July 19.

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Today the inquiry is expected to hear evidence related to the investigation of Wollongong newsreader Ross Warren's disappearance and death. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
No reason for destruction of Wollongong death records, gay hate crime inquiry told

No reason for destruction of Wollongong death records, gay hate crime inquiry told

The Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ Hate Crimes is this week examining police investigative practices.

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Jason Andrade@jasonandrade30 Jun 2023
The old lie used to be "The cheque is in the mail" The modern lie is "Your turn to purchase tickets is coming soon" #TaylorSwiftTheErasTour
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The inquiry also heard a later police review sought to overturn a coroner's ruling that Ross Warren died from homicide. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Police failed to investigate Ross Warren's disappearance, hate crime inquiry told

Police failed to investigate Ross Warren's disappearance, hate crime inquiry told

Initial inquiries finished within days, counsel assisting the inquiry said.

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I love this so much. nytimes.com/2023/06/07/trave…

It’s Never Too Late to Travel the World With Your Best Friend (Published 2023)

At 81 years old, Eleanor Hamby and Dr. Sandra Hazelip traveled from the icy shores of Antarctica to the rocky majesty of the Grand Canyon — in 80 days.

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A 1999 ad for the @illawarramerc. It’s the newspaper named after the Roman God of trickery and thieves. #illawarra #vhsrevue #90s – at Gerringong, New South Wales
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It has been 22 years since Rachelle Childs' body was found, and two years since I first spoke to her sister Kristy, but there is still no news on the identity of her killer. Really hoping something changes, and soon. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Who killed Rachelle? 22 years on, her grieving sister still in the dark

Who killed Rachelle? 22 years on, her grieving sister still in the dark

The body of the popular 23-year-old was found in a shallow ditch at Gerroa in June 2001.

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Ben Roberts-Smith has been found to have murdered unarmed prisoners while deployed in Afghanistan, in a historic win for three media outlets. theage.com.au/national/ben-r…
As it happened: Major victory in Ben Roberts-Smith case delivered to newspapers as former SAS...

As it happened: Major victory in Ben Roberts-Smith case delivered to newspapers as former SAS...

Federal Court Justice Anthony Besanko was expected to deliver his decision in the decorated former soldier’s landmark defamation case at 2.15pm in Sydney.

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Police have charged a motorist following the death of two men in North Nowra last night @illawarramerc illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Driver charged after death of two men in North Nowra

Driver charged after death of two men in North Nowra

The 27-year-old is due to face court on Thursday.

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Northbound motorists should also expect intermittent closures. illawarramercury.com.au/stor…
Woman killed in horror crash at Wilton

Woman killed in horror crash at Wilton

The deceased person has not been formally identified.

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There's waves and then there's WAVES!! 🏄‍♀️🏄 Awesome footage and photos by Sylvia Liber . More ➡️ bit.ly/43pG7rd #Illawarra #Shellharbour @BOM_NSW @weatherzone
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I'm hoping to speak to a woman in Wollongong about whether they feel safe in the city and any concerns they might have, for a story. If you're willing to talk to me, please reply or send me a DM!
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