Rural housing developments create growth in job opportunities

New housing developments in Goulburn has drawn interest from city dwellers, who work from home, and who are searching for more peaceful lifestyles. Developers have responded to the growing demand by unveiling a series of modern housing estates, each designed to offer...

Alarming decline in literacy rates among young Australians

Statistics have been released highlighting the alarming rate at which young Australians' literacy age has declined. A 2024 report from the Grattan Institute shows that in a classroom of 24 students, eight will struggle to read. With an increasing number of mandatory...

The future of radio in the Illawarra

Radio streaming provides listeners with on-demand access to content and a more personalised experience, but it also allows creators to reach wider audiences, fostering an ecosystem of voices and genres. Radio Host, Kevin Barron, 37, said streaming provided more...

New Wollongong Lord Mayor trolled online by misogynists

The newly-elected Wollongong Lord Mayor has revealed she was targeted by misogynistic online trolls during her successful election campaign. Councillor Tania Brown, the first female Lord Mayor of Wollongong, told students on RadioU at the University of Wollongong...

Introduction of a new games-per-win system for the Illawarra Junior divisions in response to cancellations of games

Illawarra Junior Soccer is introducing a points-per-game system for the divisions that missed games due to weather washouts through the season calendar. Wollongong United FC, under 18s player, Patrick Vaughn has explained how the season changed with the introduction...

Young Australians in rural towns more likely impacted by mental health issues

Warning: This story discusses serious mental health issues  Young rural Australians are more likely to face ongoing mental health problems, with less help available, compared to those living in urban environments.   A study conducted by The Australian Institute of...

Australia races to halve food waste ahead of 2030 deadline

The 2024 National Food Waste Summit has highlighted both progress and lingering challenges towards Australia's goal to halve food waste by 2030.  Australia generates 7.6 million tonnes of food waste each year, costing the economy billions of dollars. Meanwhile, 3.7...

Young people struggle with a casualised workforce

The casualisation of the workforce may offer flexibility, but for some young people the job instability and irregular income can cause uncertainty and anxiety about their future. Year 12 student Sienna Karunarathne has worked in the same entry-level position for the...

Retail workers report a rise in customer abuse

There’s been a rise in abuse of retail workers across the country, with more than 88 per cent of employees claiming to have been verbally and even physically abused in the last year. The statistic comes from a survey conducted by the  Retail Association and Shop,...

The lake is the hero in the short film festival

Wollongong City Council's (WCC) inaugural Wollongong Creative Short Film Festival  has  been held outdoors at Kanahooka’s Lakeside Reserve. Home to many species of protected plants, the lake was brought to life by a lineup of some of the Illawarra's best armateur film...
The future of radio in the Illawarra

The future of radio in the Illawarra

Radio streaming provides listeners with on-demand access to content and a more personalised experience, but it also allows creators to reach wider audiences, fostering an ecosystem of voices and genres. Radio Host, Kevin Barron, 37, said streaming provided more...