The Laws of War

The Laws of War

The first in a series of lectures looking at the laws that govern modern warfare will take place tomorrow at the University of Wollongong with guest speaker Professor Tim McCormack.   Professor McCormack is a Special Adviser on International Law to the Prosecutor...
Council wants community opinion

Council wants community opinion

The Bald Hill Reserve at Stanwell Park is set for a facelift, but whether it major or minor will be in the hands of the community and visitors to the site. Over 3000 people attend the historic Reserve on weekends, with tourists and locals drawn to its iconic scenery....
Artists focus on community

Artists focus on community

The exhibition SEXSELLS: Observations of an Eroticised Consumer Culture, held last week by a group of young Wollongong artists, brought to life the issues surrounding publicity and the art scene in Wollongong. The exhibition was part of an effort to get the community...
Hard hats meets high heels

Hard hats meets high heels

“I’m not going to lie; it’s a lot of hard work. People ask how I do it…you need to make sacrifices,” says civil engineer, mother, pony club instructor and horse breeder, Heather Parry. ‘Hard Hats and High Heels’, a networking event for BlueScope Steel, Illawarra Coal...
Jerrara Dam: council still undecided

Jerrara Dam: council still undecided

Although divided on what to do with Jerrara Dam, Kiama councillors are unanimously considering a report outlining a proposal to have it decommissioned. Director of Engineering and Works Bryan Whittaker said councillors recognised the need to seriously consider the...