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 Good Energy Run Club wants to demolish this fear and give women the opportunity to start their morning positively. Sociologist Fiona Grey told The Conversation that she has observed how women are forced to be concerned about their safety. “Women and girls are routinely having to evaluate what the right amount of panic is, to direct their movements and actions in public…
Author: Lara Rayner
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 and reverse the effects. University of Wollongong scholar, Clayton McDowell, said that climate disasters are becoming a common experience for Australian youth. “The youth are becoming ever more mindful of the effects of climate change especially with such life-altering disasters with bushfires, floods, droughts, etc. being felt by so many across the globe on…
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 alignment has prompted the students to cast their votes in advance of the festival’s commencement. University of Wollongong student Issy Burge mentioned that she is opting for pre-polling to ensure she doesn’t miss the kickoff of the festival. “I have a busy weekend at Yours and Owls and feel the need to vote early to stay on top of it,” she…
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 fortnight, which is set to be implemented in September. UOW student, Valentina Todros said that the Youth Allowance she receives is not as supportive as she had hoped. “It doesn’t help as much per fortnight… I find it doesn’t keep up with rising costs,” she said. “I hope that the $40 increase will be useful, but…
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 wrong. “I wrote skin deep about empowering people, to bring happiness into (people’s) lives and getting to the point where you’re empowered enough in your own person to cut ties and not be affected by who they are and what they think,” she said. “We can all relate to going through something and getting out the…