Melissa Russell WIN News
WIN News Presenter & Journalist
Twitter: @MelRussellWIN
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Too much fun at Tri Callala today.
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Tonight, we say farewell to beloved journalist and presenter Melissa Russell, who signs off from the desk for the last time.
For more than 14 years, Mel has gone above and beyond, working tirelessly to give a voice to regional communities across Australia.
Mel, thank you for your loyalty & dedication to WIN News, we will truly miss you, as will your adoring viewers.
We wish you the very best โค๏ธ
Flower Bud and Co ๐ธ
Henry Karpik was a passenger on the Ruby Princess who contracted COVID-19.
Henry was in the ICU, while his wife Susan was told to organise his funeral.
Now he's speaking to WIN News to share his story, fighting on behalf of the 28 people who died.
Bringing your local News and Sport in Wollongong, Canberra and regional Victoria.
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โก๏ธ Sporting pink alongside our amazing WIN Social Media Manager Ali Bourne who never refuses a picture request ๐ธ
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Spending a long weekend in Queensland (studio ๐).
See you tonight for all your local news and sport across Queensland and Western NSW.
๐บ Be back at the desk for NSW and VIC on Wednesday.
See you tonight at 5.30pm
A trip down memory lane to celebrate the history of Fairy Meadow United FC.
We take a look back at the one of the powerhouses of Illawarra football. The team's journey from many failed attempts to finally being promoted to the State League, as it prepares to celebrate 6 decades on!
Tonight WIN News Illawarra 5.30pm
Football South Coast Match Centre Fairy Meadow United FC
Football United Vs Soccer City
Such a privilege to invited back once to host the Womenโs Presentation Evening particularly on such a huge year for Womenโs football both internationally and locally โฝ๏ธ
Congratulations to all the winners on the night ๐ A huge thanks to the Womenโs Council and the Football South Coast board and Council for having me back on the ๐ค
๐ธ thanks for the great pics
Bit of fun today in the voice booth ๐๏ธ for the awards evening.
I wonโt be there but Iโll be there in spirit ( and voice?!?) ๐ต
What a weekend of sport! ๐๐ป
Full wrap up of a big weekend, tonight across the WIN Network at 5:30pm ๐บ
Warilla Barrack-Point SLSC is preparing to host round one of the Sydney Water Surf Series.
In a major coup, a special round of the series will attract the best ironmen and ironwomen in the Country.
Full details tonight on WIN News Illawarra 5.30pm
Surf Life Saving Illawarra Summer of Surf
Weโve been covering some kilometres so weโre ready for this weekend. ๐ฒ
This year Zara will be jumping on her own bike ๐๐ป after catching a lift last year for the Community ride โก๏ธ
Who else is jumping on their bike? ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
IN THE STUDIO ๐ฅ ๐บ The face you pull when you know the weekend is upon us!
Momentum continues to build for a new Hobart Stadium, with heavyweights adding their voice to the campaign
Good luck to the Kiama Junior Football Club at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup.
The Kiama Junior Football Club are off to represent the region at the Ultimate Fiji Soccer Cup in Fiji.
Meet the talented team and hear how you can get behind the club.
Tonight WIN News Illawarra 5.30PM
STUDIO SWITCH ๐บ Taking over Studio C to bring you news across NSW, ACT and Victoria.
See you at 5.30pm
FRIDAY FEELS ๐ฉท
Fresh hair
Fresh threads
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Go the Girls! โฝ๏ธ๐๐ป
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It may be over, but the momentum behind women's football is growing following the Matildas' incredible World Cup Campaign.
Shellharbour Junior Football Club - SJFC has been nationally accredited for leading the way, and for the first time, having an all-girls summer competition.
I caught up with a former Matilda and familiar face to our viewers to chat about the incredible impact of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
See the story right across the WIN Network at 5.30pm
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An incredible night ๐๐ A tough loss for the CommBank Matildas but so much to celebrate.
The Fraternity Club Caitlin Foord Football South Coast Match Centre
An absolute blast covering the momentous Matildas World Cup Semi Final game at The Fraternity Club.
Full wrap tonight on WIN News Illawarra at 5.30pm
This is whatโs special about regional sport, we uncover these incredible talents from a young age and get to watch them grow up and become world class athletes. Congrats Caitlin Foord, the Matildas have galvanised a nation and changed Australian sport forever ๐๐
Huge thanks to Geoff Adam for putting together this beautiful piece ๐ฅ๏ธ and for Nick Maffra on ๐ฅ
I delved into the WIN archives to bring you a special report on Caitlin Foord incredible footballing journey and where it all began.
See the story WIN News Illawarra at 5.30pm