The migrant history of the Illawarra is on show in a new exhibition at the University of Wollongong (UOW). Migration to the Illawarra is a celebration of the Migrant Heritage Project’s efforts in archiving the extensive migrant history of the Illawarra region. The exhibition at the university library’s Panizzi Room is a showcase of original photographs, objects, videos and research publications that detail the influence of the migrant community in the area. Exhibitions coordinator Phillipa Webb said the research conducted by the Migrant Heritage Project encouraged UOW to further explore the Illawarra region’s migrant history. “The intention of the exhibition…
Author: Kurtis Hughes
The marriage equality debate has reached a crescendo with the introduction of the plebiscite legislation into federal parliament and the ALP declaring it will oppose the bill. The parliamentary debate has seen renewed interest in safe-spaces, particularly among the LGBTQIA community. In recent months, Jane’s, in North Wollongong, has established itself as a ‘safe space’ among the local queer community. Its ‘Queer and Now’ events, which promote local and national queer bands, provide patrons with a space that is exempt of discrimination and judgement.
A student-initiated arts festival has showcased the potential of the creative industry in Wollongong. The Nothing to See Here festival, which ran from the 4th -6th of August, showcased the works of 38 students from the University of Wollongong across a number of disciplines, including journalism, performance, graphic design, digital media, visual art and creative writing. The festival posed the question: ‘So what do you get from this?’. Performance student and festival curator Breanne Hickey said the festival allowed students to explore the question and reveal the creative potential it held. “The trigger allowed students, and everyone involved, to push the contemporary…