As Year 12 students prepare for the HSC exams, mental health concerns are rising with just over a month until the final assessments begin. The last round of exams will start on October 15, marking a critical period for senior students across New South Wales. Woonona High School student Asha Simpson, 17, said she was feeling stressed and anxious about the exams. “I feel this pressure of the exams defining who I will be next year,” Miss Simpson said. “Coming up to the exams the year group has become a bit sour with anxieties flying through the roof.” Miss Simpson…
Author: Koda Way
The introduction of more social groups in aged care has decreased the self isolation rate for the Illawarra’s elderly. With companies such as the Bay and Basin Community Resources (BCR), Wollongong senior residents are being presented with the opportunity to connect with other people within aged care. BCR Aged Care Executive Manager Lorriane Williams said the added community events have been beneficial, on top of the one-on-one services that already exist. “We are able to now expand and provide from outside peoples homes,” Ms Williams said. “A lot of older people want to still explore the world but unfortunately can’t…
Dangerous winds have left an intersection in Woonona without power, leaving drivers deciding when to enter the high-speed road. On August 28, during peak hour traffic, the electricity along Memorial Drive failed, leaving drivers to use the ‘give way’ system. Disability support worker Zac Treglown, 18, was driving a. mini-van to work when he encountered the power outage on Memorial Drive. “It was quite stressful for myself because I had eight participants in the car when entering the intersection,” Mr Treglown said. “I was scared that the drivers would risk pushing through and take that risk of driving through with…
An IIllawarra influencer has risen to fame to become the Illawarra Dragons number one supporter through TikTok. Julian Ali, 18, has gradually become the St George Illawarra Dragons’ number-one supporter through his viral online content Mr Ali became involved with the National Rugby League (NRL) community, specifically the Illawarra Dragons, posting social media content about the Illawarra Dragons. Being flooded in a footy background, Mr Ali became obsessed with the Dragons and the NRL at an early age, which led him to his obsession with the Dragons. “Started from scratch in 2023 and built my way up…this account means a…
Wollongong metal heads Gosika has begun its tour around Sydney and Canberra, exciting heavy metal fans. The Gosika tour started at Canberra’s Pot Belly Bar on August 15, to promote their new EP “Ancient Magicks”, which was released earlier this month. Vocalist Mr Hedges was thrilled to see many newcomers to metal rock music attend their concerts. “Even if it’s the start to your metal journey, it’s still a lot of excitement and energy that gets put into that environment,” Mr Hedges said. “These are the first shows after the release, so hopefully, people can get behind it.” Gosika formed…