by Binaya Dahal | May 14, 2025 | Govt & Politics, News
The ALP’s Alison Byrnes has retained her seat in the electorate of Cunningham against challengers Amanda Ivaneza from the Liberals, and Jess Whittaker from the Greens, in the federal election held on May 3. Labor has solidified its dominance across...
by Binaya Dahal | Apr 15, 2025 | News
The Wollongong mining sector has experienced a decline in worker productivity over the past decade compared to the state and national average, according to new data from the Wollongong City Council. In 2012-13, productivity per worker in Wollongong was $723,005, while...
by Binaya Dahal | Apr 15, 2025 | News
Wollongong’s GST registered business has seen notable fluctuations in new registrations and cancellations over the past decade, according to data from the Australian Business Register. A GST-registered business is authorised by the government to collect and remit a 10...
by Binaya Dahal | Apr 10, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Alcohol and tobacco consumption in Wollongong has declined steadily in the past decade, following broader trends across New South Wales and Australia, according to data from Wollongong City Council. In the 2014-15 financial year, Wollongong residents spent an average...
by Binaya Dahal | Nov 1, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature
Cath Blakey was resting in the hospital bed in Canberra, suffering from pregnancy complications. She was dealing with pre-eclampsia, a condition which increases the blood pressure that can lead to serious, even fatal conditions for both mother and baby. Meanwhile in...
