Award-winning international music photographer exhibits new book in Wollongong City Library
A Sydney-based freelance photographer has exhibited her new book "It's only rock 'n' roll but I like it" displaying photographs from her career shooting in Australia, Europe and America. Artist Wendy McDougall has worked with performers such as the Eurogliders,...
Queerstories in Thirroul
A national LGBTQI+ live story-telling project and correlating podcast, Queerstories was a sell out event at Thirroul’s Community Library in June. Queerstories featured six local queer speakers from the Wollongong community, joining over 250 LGBTQI+ speakers across...
Local author launches new book only months after her debut novel wins prestigious award
A Stanwell Park woman has celebrated the recent release of memoir which examines how a prominent political figure transformed her life in a number of ways. Author Christine Sykes has launched the release of her new book ‘Gough and Me’, a memoir of her life and how it...
Live music revival
Wollongong's music scene has received a financial boost from a NSW Government support package aimed at reviving live music across the state. Jobs, Investment and Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres revealed the funding in late May, with Anita’s Theatre, Diamond Dogs...
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...