by Lara Rayner | Oct 19, 2023 | News, Sport
A Wollongong women’s only run club is empowering women by providing them safety to run in otherwise fearful conditions. For many female runners, the constant possibility of street harassment and violence taints the sense of independence that running can bring. The...
by Lara Rayner | Oct 17, 2023 | News, Tech & Research
Australia is set to face yet another hot summer as The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) announces a 70% chance of El Nino this year. Climate Change is an ongoing environmental issue, but as new threats continue to arise, younger generations are feeling the pressure to try...
by Lara Rayner | Oct 10, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
Wollongong students are participating in early voting for the voice referendum, as they possess tickets to attend the Yours and Owl’s festival. The festival, scheduled for this Saturday, October 14th, coincides with the designated day for in-person voting. This...
by Lara Rayner | Aug 8, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has announced a 6 per cent rise in inflation, and UOW students are struggling to pay rent and meet essential needs. This year, the Labor Government announced an increase to the Youth Allowance scheme of approximately $40 a...
by Lara Rayner | May 18, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
An Illawarra band is paving the way for queer representation in the music industry. The Sweaty Bettys’ singer and songwriter, Ruby Apps, said the Wollongong band’s new single, Skin Deep, is about taking back power from a person or people who have done you...