Deemed one of the safest Labor seats in the country, Whitlam didn’t have a Liberal candidate run for the first time in history. While some parties were out in force more than others this electorate had a vibrant day of democracy. https://youtu.be/xyXJEkMwgqM
Author: Keira Proust
Out of almost 1,500 reports of serious incidents against NDIS participants received by the disability watchdog last year, more than 60 were sexual abuse allegations. NDIS Quality and Safeguards also received 227 allegations of unlawful physical or sexual contact. The newly established Quality and Safeguards Commission that currently oversees the disability sector in NSW and South Australia, received these reports over a six-month period last year. While NSW and South Australia has the NDIS Commission to overlook the disability sector, other states won’t reach the full NDIS Quality and Safeguards scheme until July this year. Western Australia is not expected…
University of Wollongong received a top rating in 23 research areas in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report announced today. The report assessed 42 Australian institutions and over 76,000 researchers, naming UOW one of the top research universities in Australia. https://youtu.be/CvGk017zUmA The university performed exceptionally well across all the sciences, with chemical science receiving the top rating. One of the most recent university research project successes is the 3D bio-printer that uses stem cells to replicate human ears for reconstructive surgery. Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital is the first New South Wales hospital to start clinical application with…
A former Socceroo and high-profile refugee advocate will be the star attraction at the Football Federation Australia (FFA) Cup clash at Ian McLennan Park in Wollongong tonight. The third round clash will see Albion Park City FC step up a couple of divisions when it takes on Illawarra Premier League’s Coniston. Albion Park, however, will boast former Australian champion player and popular SBS commentator Craig Foster in the line-up. Foster has been recruited to help raise money to support local refugee charities. Local charity Strategic Community Assistance for Refugee families (SCARF) relies heavily on community funding. SCARF said the funds raised…
Up-and-coming Sydney director Erin Lenore Good once felt trapped in the white walled world of office jobs. Years later she is receiving awards for her creative work, UOW student reporter Keira Proust reports. A vibrant yellow dress floats through the crowd of clean-cut, slick-suited penguins. An aura of curiosity and energy radiates around the woman wearing it. It’s Abbie’s first day in the ‘real world’, where boxed-up, white-washed office jobs are the norm. Abbie is a fictitious character in director Erin Lenore Good’s first short film. Although Erin isn’t wearing a bright yellow dress, it is clear that Abbie is the…