Performance students are praising the University of Wollongong for its support of student-driven productions. Toni-Lea Porter was involved in last week’s student-led performance ‘Fire Island’. She said the university “is definitely supportive of its performance students, but like most degrees, as a student, it is up to you to make the most of it. Essentially, you will get out what you put in.” Porter said the independent learning experience could help develop qualities for all areas of life. “You have to regularly practice a high level of resilience, employ your creativity, work co-cooperatively with many different personality types, and remain…
Author: Melinda Wiatkowski
Statistics show 54 per cent of Australians over the age of 18 drink coffee daily. This is complementary to the fact Australians spend $800 million on a cup of java every year. Montana Price, former barista at a Sutherland Shire based Gloria Jeans café, noted the number of young people engulfed in the coffee culture. “Mums would come in with their kids, and they would be sipping on their mothers cappuccino. Groups of young girls ordering their morning coffee on their way to school- everyone loves the stuff,” Ms Price said. Studies have shown several cups of coffee a day…
Social media is having an impact where once gyms ruled the day. With millions of followers on their Instagram accounts, online personal trainers have started a fitness industry revolution. Kayla Itsines, Ashy Bines and Emily Skye are among some of the top social media-based Australian trainers taking the fitness industry by storm. With what began as online attempts to help motivate women through videos, businesses have grown, and now provide e-books that outline thorough workouts and meal plans for 12 weeks and strong online communities where participants can share progress and access support. Programs, including Kayla Itsines’s ‘Bikini Body Guide,’ offer time-effective…
Malaysia’s Siti Zilina defeated Scotland’s Julie Forest to claim the Women’s Singles title at Bowls World Cup at the Warilla Bowls and Recreation club today. Zilina was too strong for her oppostion, and took the championship 11-4, 12-5. “I love this sport. This sport not like other sports, not aggressive. This sport more to mental (strength) and focusing,” Zilina said. Senior Vice President of Zone 16 BowlsBob Upton said it was a memorable final. “It was one of the best we’ve seen in the last eight years and to see the Malaysian girl win this was absolutely fantastic,” he said. The Bowls…