University of Wollongong student, Jordy Kelson-Bell is getting ready for her Saturday night out on the town. The music is blaring, there is makeup scattered across the desk, and the glass of white wine she’s been sipping begins to warm next to her straightener. “I think while getting ready, I’ll probably have one or two more drinks at a minimum,” Ms Kelson-Bell said. “And then once we are ready, we’ll reconvene again as a household.” The Saturday night scene is common in many student share houses in Wollongong. The essential ‘pre-drinks’ before party time? What once was just a fun…
Author: Analise Greenhalgh
The first match of the Women’s State of Origin has drawn a record crowd, highlighting Australia’s growing interest in the sport. The New South Wales Blues has taken home the first victory against Queensland Maroons, in a 32-12 defeat. There was a record crowd in attendance to enjoy the match, with more than 25,000 people. This record attendance reflects the growing interest in the sport, with television ratings reflecting how Australian audiences are engaging with women’s football. There has also been an increase in streaming matches online, known as broadcast video on demand (BVOD). Australian Rugby League Commission chairman, Peter…
Australia is facing an early and more severe flu season than in the past few years, due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts have warned. Data from the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) has shown that there has been an unusual number of confirmed cases of influenza for this time of year. There is a notable increase of around 5000 cases, comparing this time last year. Note: Confirmed number of cases from this time last year Cases of influenza began trending upward last year. There was a notable dip in 2020 and 2021, due to the COVID-19…
In his budget reply speech, opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged $50 million to food charities across Australia to help combat growing pressures in the cost of living crisis. With the election looming, one of the key focuses is the best approach to alleviating effects of the cost of living crisis. In his speech to Parliament, Dutton argued that due to so many Australians facing cost of living pressures, Australian charities are also being hit hard. “Amidst Labor’s cost-of-living pressures, charities are experiencing increased demand – including from Australians who have never previously relied on that support,” Mr Dutton said…
Warning: the article below contains sensitive information and images around eating disorders. In March 2024, Josh Mazzara’s organs nearly shut down. A few months earlier, his health saga began when he couldn’t find anything to eat in an airport. “There were like 10 different restaurants and cafes,” said his mum, Yvonne. “But he couldn’t find anything. So it was either a sandwich that was cold in the fridge that he’s not going to have — he doesn’t know how long it’s been there for, he doesn’t want it toasted — then he doesn’t want that cafe because of the way…