Author: Nina Ferguson

Wollongong’s first record label to launch Two local music businesses are merging to form Wollongong’s first record label that will be launched next month. Music Farmers and Yours and Owls have both been involved in the music industry for quite some time and will be applying their expertise to the Farmer and the Owl label. The collaboration will help Wollongong bands break through the industry and reach broader markets. Ben Tillman, owner of Yours and Owls says through a local label bands in the community will be able to reach more industry professionals through than they could alone. “It’s a bit frustrating that…

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A research report by the University of Wollongong’s Early Start Research Institute indicates children, particularly girls, involved in sports from a young age have significant mental, social and psychological benefits. Dylan Cliff who was involved in the research explains the benefits of sustained physical activity for children and PE teaching student and gymnastics instructor Rebecca Paulson illustrates the effects she has seen sports have on young children. Breaking a trendy sweat Just like food and fashion, it seems there are new exercise trends popping up every month. Right now, two polar opposites are on the agenda: yoga and interval training.…

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