June the time to ‘out and proud’: LGBTQI activists
The start of June marks the beginning of pride month. The annual event celebrates the LGBTQI community and its achievements. For Australia, the annual tradition began in June 1978 when the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Community organised several events to draw attention to...
Women afraid to walk alone invited to walk together
Two Illawarra women have taken steps to improve the safety of people who want to walk when it's dark outside but are afraid to do so alone. Lifelong friends Janet Selby and Larnie Stanford have asked women and men to join them on their morning walk for safety....
Over 900 people attend the Illawarra’s annual International Women’s Day Luncheon to celebrate women
The WIN Entertainment Centre hosted the Illawarra's annual International Women's Day Luncheon today. Over 900 people attended the event aimed at recognising the achievements and contributions of women from all around the Illawarra. Australian of the Year and sexual...
Checkmate! Chess is making a comeback at UOW
When UOW Delta Club member Oscar Rodgers put the call out for interested chess players to form a new club, he was shocked by the response. His Facebook post received over 200 comments from people looking to get involved. Recent COVID-19 lockdowns introduced and...
Australia turns orange to show appreciation for SES volunteers
National Volunteer Week encourages Australians to show gratitude for those who have volunteered and assisted emergency services through difficult times. Today is Wear Orange Wednesday or WOW Day and the community is encouraged to wear orange to support those who...
Local bands hit by latest COVID restrictions
The extension of COVID-19 restrictions in Greater Sydney and neighbouring communities have created headaches for musicians and live performances. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced on Moinday the current public health orders and restrictions would remain in...
Emerging artists to battle it out at ‘The Jam’
Illawarra bands, acoustic musicians, and DJs are set to battle it out for a coveted spot in next year's Yours and Owls Festival. 'The Jam' competition returns to Unibar on Friday night after a 12-month hiatus due to COVID-19. "It's good to be back, and it's so much...
Top 7 best music videos from Eurovision 2021
After one long year without Eurovision, the iconic talent show is set to return this month. While fans countdown to the airing of the semi-final on 18 May, 39 music videos have given glimpses of what weird and wonderful things the live show will entail this year. To...
Yours and Owls leads the return of NSW music festivals
It has not been without worry, stress or frustration but live major music festivals will return to NSW and the Illawarra this weekend. Yours and Owls will be held at Stuart Park in Wollongong tomorrow and Sunday. It will be the first major music festival in the state...
International film productions drawn to Australia
Hit US TV show, ‘The Wilds’, will commence the filming of season 2 in the Gold Coast this week, which continues a long line of productions choosing the sunshine state as their main filming location. Queensland Premier and Minister for Trade, Annastacia...