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He lived for sport, and the people in it: Eden farewells Mike 'Gando' Gandon

Tributes poured in for the longtime sportswriter who covered rugby league, boxing and women’s sport for nearly 30 years at the Mercury.

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Mike Gandon, a revered Illawarra Mercury sports reporter, has passed away aged 76. Discover how his unique old-school approach shaped local sport. This is his story.

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He lived for sport, and the people in it: Eden farewells Mike 'Gando' Gandon

Mike Gandon, a revered Illawarra Mercury sports reporter, has passed away aged 76. Discover how his unique old-school approach shaped local sport. This is his story.

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He lived for sport, and the people in it: Vale Mike 'Gando' Gandon

Tributes flow for Mike Gandon, the revered Illawarra Mercury sports reporter who died aged 76. Discover why he was called the "epitome of an old-school journo."

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illawarramercury.com.au broke the news on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
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