by Emily Perkins | May 26, 2021 | News
The level of alcohol-fuel crime in Wollongong has dropped over the last four year, according to lastest figures. Between 2016 and 2020 the percentage of alcohol-related crime declined by 15.1 per cent in the Wollongong LGA. In 2016 there were a total of 341 incidents...
by Emily Perkins | May 12, 2021 | News, Tech & Research
University of Wollongong and ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterial Science researchers have found seaweed molecules can help heal wounds. The scientists worked in collaboration with Venus Shell Systems to show the ‘magic molecules’ resemble those...
by Emily Perkins | May 5, 2021 | News, Sport
A new study has found teenage athletes who participate in two hours of sports-based mental health literacy and training are better equipped to deal with their own and others’ mental health problems. The training program was conducted in and around the Illawarra...
by Emily Perkins | Apr 14, 2021 | News
A recent survey has revealed that two-thirds of epidemiologists believe that failing to ensure all countries have sufficient vaccines could render them ineffective in a year or less. The survey, conducted by The People’s Vaccine Alliance, involved 77 epidemiologists...
by Emily Perkins | Apr 5, 2021 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Enough Said Poetry Slam Wollongong has learnt to overcome and adapt to the challenges brought by COVID-19. The popular poetry showcase is back after a forced pandemic hiatus, its first return monthly workshop set down for tomorrow night. The group gained popularity...