Corrimal athlete Scott Garlepp has his sights set on a world title as he returns to the unique spectacle of sport aerobics competition. Garlepp will compete in the NSW State titles on June 23 at the Griffith Duncan Theatre in Newcastle. This event marks the first step on his journey to the FISAF (Federation of international Sport Aerobics and Fitness) World Championships being held in Leiden in The Netherlands, in October. The 27-year-old athlete has spent a decade away from the sport, and is determined to shatter stereotypes associated with aerobics. “People underestimate the pure athleticism required for the sport.…
Author: Dylan Nicholson
Wollongong’s stand-up comedy scene is winning fans and attracting more artists, according to the man behind a regular local gig. Fairy Meadow open mic night Fez Mez celebrated its second birthday last month, and a full house provided encouragement for its creator, comedian and Raw comedy state finalist Jamal Abdul. “The comedy scene has definitely grown, and the audience has definitely grown as well,” Mr Abdul said. The event held at Fairy Meadow cafe and bar, ‘2 Doors Up’ was created in 2016 by local comedian and Raw comedy state finalist Jamal Abdul who says its continued success is a product of…