Paddling and pedalling for a cause

Paddling and pedalling for a cause

Surfing and paddling enthusiasts made a 12km ocean trek from Stanwell Park to Thirroul on Saturday to support North Wollongong’s annual Paddle Against Poverty. This year’s event saw a slight drop in participation and a significant decrease in donations, with the...
Spiegeltent to Sparkle in Wollongong

Spiegeltent to Sparkle in Wollongong

The Merrigong Theatre Company is set to host performances from the Spiegeltent – a collaboration of music, comedy, cabaret and theatre. The Spiegeltent, a structure similar to a circus tent, is far removed from the common canvas circus tent, with wooden walls...
Greyhounds racing toward reform

Greyhounds racing toward reform

The State Government has committed $41 million to reforming the New South Wales’ greyhound racing industry over the next five years. Racing Minister Paul Toole announced yesterday the government would adopt of all but one of the Greyhound Industry Reform Panel’s...
Illawarra’s artistic economy on the rise

Illawarra’s artistic economy on the rise

The national broadcaster has turned its attention to the place of the arts in Australia and its economy. Tuesday’s episode of Q&A on the ABC covered digital convergence and automation, but the panel and audience discussion centred on the of arts’ value in...