Author: Anna Bowen

Australian millennials aren’t the biggest fans of politicians nowadays, according a new poll conducted by Deloitte. Generation Y, those born between 1983 and 1994, are becoming increasingly skeptical of politics and losing faith in politicians. The annual survey found that 63 per cent of Australian millennials believe politicians do more harm than good in society. Wollongong Socialists President Chloe Rafferty said there are numerous reasons why millennials are losing confidence in our politicians. “The rising cost of living, the skyrocketing cost of for-profit education system, the amount debt people can expect to graduate with from university and now TAFE, the…

South Coast Women’s Health & Welfare Aboriginal Corporation, Waminda, will receive $4 million in funding from the Federal Government this year to sustain its programs that provide local indigenous women health and wellbeing support. The Nowra-based service is set to receive two grants, which will fund programs over the next three years. Waminda Chief Executive Officer Faye Worner said the funding is a significant increase from previous years. “[The funding] is acknowledging what the programs actually cost to run and for the first time ever, it’s going to pay for the full time of running of these programs,” Ms Worner…

Fairy Meadow played host to a number of Australia’s top cricketers today as the NSW Blues and QLD Bulls battled it out for the Sheffield Shield.

A group of UOW students is taking weeding the garden to a new level. The team members are getting their hands dirty and helping local volunteers regenerate a section of Collins Creek, Woonona. The creek’s bank is overrun with weeds that are smothering native shrubs and trees. Local volunteers are hoping to restore the creek’s native plant species, so the area can thrive. The students are part of UOW’s Intrepid Landcare Club. Formed in May this year, the club aims to connect university students who share a passion for the environment. Students can be involved in land restoration projects, such…

Many students thrive on takeaway, 2-minute noodles, white bread and coffee to get them through their university years. But how much of that food is wasted? Australians throw out $8 billion worth of edible food every year and, according to foodwise.com.au, young consumers between the ages 18-24 are among the biggest wasters of food. To spark conversation with young people about avoidable food waste, Hidden Harvest hosted a Soup and Film Night at the University of Wollongong in October. The organisation is based on a ‘produce recovery’ program that employs low income farm workers. Hidden Harvest’s pop-up kitchen served soup…