The Surfrider Foundation at the University of Wollongong has called on its supporters to gather at North Wollongong Beach on Sunday to protest an oil drilling proposal in the Great Australian Bight. The Surfrider Foundation is one of the driving forces behind the protests against proposed drilling by Equinor. “To date we have had over 30,000 surfers and ocean lovers join in the paddle outs across the nation,” Surfrider Foundation national chairperson Susie Crick said. “We are encouraging all ocean lovers to write letters of opposition to unitethebightelliston@gmail.com. “If an oil spill were to occur, it would affect thousands of…
Author: Gabriel Skapetis
Whitlam Australian Labor Party: Stephen Jones is the Federal Member for Whitlam and Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government and Regional Communications. First elected in 2010, Stephen Jones represented the Southern Illawarra seat of Throsby, which was re-named Whitlam. Stephen was re-elected in 2013 and 2016. Prior to entering Federal Parliament, Stephen graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Laws degree. Stephen has previously worked as a community worker for different disability, youth and health services and as a lawyer for the Australian…
New technology in jersey fabrics has created a revolution on the field as sporting clubs move to improve athletic ability and performance through uniforms. The sculptured high tech synthetic fabric is now worn by professional rugby players all over the world, with synthetics such as polyester continuing to dominate in other sports. With plenty of experience as a former rugby player, ex-Wallaby star Cameron Shepherd explained this dramatic shift in jersey technology, experiencing the transition from big and baggy to tight and slick. Traditional Rugby cotton (Wallabies) jersey “As the game went professional and sports science became a bigger part in our…