Wollondilly businesses have benefited from an influx of customers to this year’s Illuminate festival which has attracted thousands of tourists to the area. The Illuminate Wollondilly Festival, held over three nights, is one of the most anticipated annual events in the Wollondilly region, drawing tourists and locals alike to the heart of Picton’s CBD. With a wide range of family-friendly activities, light displays, and cultural experiences, this year’s festival proved to be a vibrant showcase. Food stall worker Liam Price said the festival was a family event. “This event is such a draw for Picton. We rely heavily on tourism,…
Author: Jayden-Lee Howard
The UOW Careers service held its annual Jobs Fair, which connects students with local employers to find information on jobs in various fields. A large turnout of domestic and international students gathered at the event which offered a booth for free professional headshots. Business owner Jamie from Ranger Jamie Tours was one of the many stallholders who gave students an opportunity to explore jobs in the Illawarra. “We’re really excited to be here today and meet all these lovely faces, it’s really a great opportunity for students to come out and find something new, or even pursue a career path…
Sydney public-transport commuters can expect reduced travel times and improved accessibility within the city’s rail transit system after the launch of the Sydney Metro. The brand-new, high-capacity trains can reach speeds of up to 100km/h in the new tunnels, going under Sydney Harbour from Victoria Cross Station to Barangaroo in three minutes. “Metro trains can travel at speeds of up to 100km/h so please hang on when taking off,” Sydney Metro Chief Executive Peter Regan said in a statement. The new metro will provide reduced travel times for those living, working and visiting the city, while interchanges between various transit…