The decline in newspaper readership is continuing, with a recent Roy Morgan Research study showing more Australians now source their breakfast news from the Internet. Newspaper readership more than doubled that of the Internet five years ago, but the growing prominence of social media and more developed news sites has taken its toll on print mediums. Radio is still Australia’s most popular breakfast medium, with 28.1 per cent tuning in. This is closely followed by television, with 23.4 per cent. The poll was taken in the 12 months prior to March 2015, with 72 per cent of Australians above 14 years old identifying as…
Author: Jordan Matthews
The fittest athletes that Asia and Australia have to offer will descend on Wollongong this weekend for the 2015 Regional CrossFit Qualifiers. Competitors will vie for a spot in the World CrossFit Games in July. The athletes will flex their muscle at the WIN Entertainment Centre tomorrow. CrossFit is a workout that builds strength and conditioning through varied and challenging exercises. Competitors must show a proficiency in each of the 10 general physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, agility, balance, coordination and accuracy. UOWTV Multimedia reporter Peter Prandalos spoke to local athlete and former CrossFit competitor, Shelby Fenech, who…
Growing up in Australia, the voice synonymous with the summer of cricket was that of Richie Benaud. That voice has now fallen silent. The international cricket community lost an icon of the game on Thursday night with the passing of the beloved commentator and former Australian Test captain. Regarded as the voice of cricket in Australia, many young cricketer’s childhood memories are accompanied by the man simply known as ‘Richie’. He was a shrewd leg-spinner, attacking lower-order batsman, and played 63 Test matches for Australia, taking 248 wickets and scoring over 2000 runs. However, it was what followed his stellar…
The Wollongong CBD has changed significantly in recent years and is continues to transform into a more youthful and vibrant city. With an array of things to do and see in the Illawarra, Thirroul resident Jesse Kerema plans to showcase Wollongong in a free lifestyle magazine. The 21-year-old said the magazine would help people plan the perfect Wollongong weekend, and he said the iniaitive has already gained community support. In its early stages, the free magazine will be be distributed in bars, clubs and shops around Wollongong with production to be funded by advertising by local businesses in the magazine. The first edition of Wollongong…
Staff and students, past and present, gathered on the McKinnon Lawn at the University of Wollongong yesterday to celebrate 40 years of independence. Since its establishment in 1975, UOW has blossomed into a vibrant hub of culture and learning that ranks among the top two percent of young universities in the world. While still considered a young university, much has changed for UOW and the world over the last 40 years. Prepare to be taken on a trip down memory lane (for those of you who were there), with some significant moments from 1975. Ten memorable moments from 1975 The…
The Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education released its annual alcohol poll yesterday, with some interesting trends emerging from the findings. The poll was taken amid increasing problems in Kings Cross relating to Sydney’s nightlife and alcohol related. FARE’s poll reflects the community concern with over 80 percent of people stating they would like to see bars, clubs and pubs closing at 3am or earlier. Three-quarters of the population surveyed said that they think Australia has a problem with alcohol as well as many showing their concern regarding the marketing of alcoholic products. Centre for Health Initiatives Research Manager, Lance…
Local polling booth attendants will be swarmed by people this weekend as campaigns reach boiling point in the 2015 NSW state election. Politicians and voters are preparing to cast their vote in an election that will reach its climax on Saturday. Many University of Wollongong students will vote but there is also a large group of international students who will not. For French exchange student Lucie Martinez, the NSW state election is not the only significant political event this weekend. The French departmental elections will be held on Sunday and the 21-year-old has been keeping a keen eye on proceedings. “The departmental…
Wollongong Bulldogs Australian Football Club is being made to answer for more than $10,000 in unpaid fees to the league’s governing body. South Coast AFL financial records show the Wollongong Bulldogs have arrears that date back to 2008 and will affect their eligibility for the 2015 season. South Coast AFL President Max Avery said the unpaid debt includes league affiliation fees, which cover insurance, umpires and the players themselves. “The league has a financial agreement with Wollongong which they will have to meet before round one,” said Mr Avery. Prior to this season, the SCAFL and Bulldogs had an agreement that stated a…
A week of tumultuous weather denied a father and son their chance of re-writing the Group 7 rugby league record books on Sunday. Sixteen-year-old Nowra-Bomaderry player, Zac Blattner was named five-eighth to take on Kiama on Sunday before the round was postponed due to the condition of local grounds. The round four match would have seen Blattner run out onto Kiama Showground with his 41-year-old father, Michael, the first time a father and son would have played together in Group 7 first grade history. Following a strong start to the season in under 18s, Blattner caught the attention of first grade captain-coach…