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Women's football team celebrating NSW League One championship with trophy banner

Just-saved women's football club claims grand final glory 3-2

South Coast Flame FC won its first senior silverware. They beat Newcastle Jets 3-2 in the NSW League One Women's grand final.

Why it mattersThe club's survival and immediate success shows the power of community support. It offers hope to grassroots women's football across Australia.

AustraliaSouth Coast Flame's grand final win demonstrates that community-run women's football clubs can compete and thrive when properly supported.

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Helicopter hovering above rocky cliff as rescue operation takes place at Illawarra Escarpment

✓ Illawarra MercuryScience & Systems

Paramedic winched down cliff to rescue injured climber in Illawarra

A woman in her 20s fell about five metres at Illawarra Escarpment. A helicopter paramedic rescued her.

Why it mattersCliff rescues are difficult. They need special equipment and trained paramedics. Rescuers must safely get injured people out of dangerous terrain.