A state-owned land and property development organisation has proposed a new ‘sustainable and affordable’ housing project on the block of land where the now defunct Bulli Cottage Hospital stands. The Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre (formally known as the old Bulli Cottage Hospital) is not in use but some locals are concerned the proposed Landcom project will make Hospital Rd, Bulli, too busy. Woonona/Bulli Facebook community group members have expressed concerns about road safety, heritage value of the site, and that only 10% of the proposed housing will be allocated for affordable living, despite the land originally being donated.…
Author: Jackson Reid
The University of Wollongong’s announcement it will use the Proctorio exam invigilation software for the upcoming exam season caused a stir among students. In addition to a petition to the university, there has been a student-led protest against the use of Proctorio and another is planned for next month. How does the software actually work? In the video below, Jackson Reid explores UOW’s test Proctorio exam, to show you the process of using the Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge extension and asks students what they think about the online integrity application. Feature image by Scott Webb.
While Yours and Owls was rained-out this year, Wollongong still has a lot of live music gigs coming up, with Port Kembla Festival taking place on April 23. The event is being organised by Harrison Hall, through his live music production business Holy Pavlova. But music won’t be the only attraction; food trucks, light installations, and even yoga classes will all be activities for festival-goers to participate in. With many different venues along Wentworth Street offering something unique. This hybrid festival/street party approach to live music is expected to benefit not just the bands (who are still being paid), but…