AS the mercury soars across our region residents are finding great ways to beat the heat and stay cool.
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For some, its jumping in the swimming pool with a giant inflatable swan, for others like Blake Barnett in Lithgow he's made a giant beer esky in the back of his ute.
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With a severe to extreme bushfire risk in the region we're also running a live, all-you-need-to-know coverage of fires and conditions on Saturday afternoon/evening. Check it out here.
Stay up-to-date with fires in your area by visiting Fires Near Me.
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Nadine Morton
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
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
