The Gareth Ward legal case continued this week, this time in the New South Wales Court of Appeal, as the convicted sex-offender MP attempts to fight his expulsion from parliament on legal grounds. It's likely to end up in parliament soon regardless, and that could determine if voters in the seat of Kiama will have to go to the polls for a by-election. Stay tuned as this unprecedented chapter in NSW politics continues to play out.
 

On a less serious note, but still of concern to many, it's the end of an era for the Dapto greyhounds, known fondly to many as the Dapto Dogs. After nearly 89 years of racing, the club's lease is set to expire in mid-2026. A sign of the times, I guess.
 

Have a great week, and remember, if you have a story idea drop an email to 973@your.abc.net.au.
 

Nick McLaren
 

ABC Illawarra acting editor.

A NSW south coast man who assaulted an off-duty police officer with a brick in Sydney in 2009 pleads guilty to domestic violence offences while on parole. 

The independent Kiama MP and convicted sex offender is seeking orders from the Court of Appeal to prevent the legislative assembly from expelling him.

A study finds water pollution from sewage discharge is up to 40 times above guidelines in some areas of Greater Sydney's drinking water catchment.

An unfair dismissal ruling has been upheld in the High Court after Helensburgh Coal sacked workers from its Metropolitan Coal Mine north of Wollongong in June 2020.

"Officer A" perjured himself during a pre-trial stay application when discussing accessing text messages between NRL player Jack de Belin and his lawyer, and will face sentencing in September.

Some of the world's biggest steel companies have formed a consortium that could acquire the Whyalla steelworks from administration. The news comes as residents in nearby Port Pirie anxiously await an announcement about the future of their city's lead smelter.