The Illawarra Muslim community is “saddened by the atrocities” in Gaza as the war rages between Israel and Palestine. Israel declared war on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched a surprise attack that targeted more than 20 locations outside the Gaza Strip. Over 1,400 Israeli citizens were killed in the initial raid and an estimated 200 people were taken hostage. Israel has retaliated through air strikes and resource blockades. And on Friday, it stormed the Gaza Strip, attacking locations where Palestinians were instructed to find shelter. To date, around 3,800 Palestinians have been killed and 12,500 have…
Author: Nikki Bailey
Maddy Collimore (top right) must sit out this season after tearing her ACL earlier this year. SOURCE: NDAFC Tigers. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in women’s soccer have been at the forefront of discussion during this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia but it’s not just professional soccer players who are plagued by the ‘ACL epidemic’. ACL tears are one of the most prevalent injuries in AFL. Like most sports, women are far more likely to suffer from this tear to the knee ligament than men. In sports such as soccer and netball, women are three times more…
The bill to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum has passed the Australian House of Representatives. The referendum delivers on an election commitment by the federal government to implement the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full. If successful, the Voice to Parliament will grant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s constitutional recognition and a platform to advise the Australian government on matters relating to Indigenous affairs. Audio: Illawarra Aboriginal Corporation Culture Centre Coordinator Errolyn Strang on the importance of truth-telling Nikki · Voice To Parliament While addressing parliament, Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said the referendum would give…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased its cash rate by 25 basis points from 3.6 to 3.85 per cent yesterday. But, it’s not all bad news for Australians. The announcement comes after data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last week revealed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose another 1.4 per cent in the last quarter, from December to March. CPI inflation now sits at 7 per cent annually. Simply put, this means the average cost of consumer goods rose 7 per cent from March 2022 to March 2023. In 2021, the RBA said it wouldn’t hike…
The civil trial against former US President Donald Trump over the alleged sexual assault and defamation of American journalist E. Jean Carroll has begun. Nine jurors, including six men and three women, were hand picked by the judge on Tuesday morning Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). The jurors heard opening remarks from the prosecution and defence. The case comes as Joe Biden announced he will re-run against Trump in the 2024 US presidential election. Why is E. Jean Carroll suing Trump? Respected Elle Magazine columnist, E. Jean Carroll, has filed two separate civil lawsuits against Trump. The civil case was filed…
Women’s Rugby Union Illawarra has confirmed a fourth team will join its competition this year. The women’s league began in 2022 after years of pushing for a local fixture. Those involved in the game hope to see more female’s involved in the sport to expand the competition further. https://youtu.be/3fVgwfQqT3Q The Illawarra has seen an increase in women’s rugby union participation after the introduction of a local competition in 2022. Avondale Rugby Union Club President Amanda Puckeridge said her club has had a number of female rugby players over the years, but she said they had to stop playing or switch…
A spotlight will be shone on the power of Illawarra creative artists tonight with the return to the stage of a crowd favouirtie. Up-and-coming Wollongong creatives will showcase their talent at the Merrigong Theatre Company’s ‘Made from Scratch’. Producer of New Works at Merrigong, Annie Clapton has been co-running ‘Made from Scratch’ since 2016. She said it’s a platform for artists to test new ideas and it’s a great way for the theatre company to source potential talent. “You might be working on a play, and you just need to say it out loud in front of a group of…
ACT universities have adapted their careers services to support graduating students looking for full-time employment during the Covid-19 pandemic. University careers councellors have prepared students for virtual webinars and job interviews as Canberra’s social distancing measures have forced the employment processes to go online. According to the University of Canberra’s careers manager, Kate Gemmell, the most prominent changes have been the way employers connect with students. She said business representatives used to connect with students on campus during careers fairs but since the restrictions on large gatherings all expos have been moved online. “At Canberra University we had a careers…
Indigenous rights activists in the ACT have called on Australians to “educate themselves” during a Black Lives Matter protest at Parliament House. Hundreds of Canberrans marched from Civic to the Prime Minister’s office protesting the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people around Australia. Wiradjuri, Wongaibon woman, Dindi Huckle-Moran, was one of many indigenous youth activists who spoke at the event. She said that education and recognition of the past was key to improving the quality of life for Aboriginal people. “This is about so much more than just me. It’s about my family, it’s about my ancestors, it’s…