Student protests over proposed cuts at Sydney University will kick off this Friday, with a week of action to follow. The university has ‘paused’ hiring staff for the second semester of this year, casting doubt on their ability to offer a full suite of classes. Protesters from the University of Sydney’s Student Representative Council will be joined by activists from the Sydney University Education Action Group and Staff & Students Say NO CUTS group as they gather at the University on Friday afternoon. Jack Mansell, Education Officer of the Student Representative Council, said he was disappointed in the university’s efforts…
Author: Phoebe Shields
Cafes and restaurants in Wollongong have begun cautiously opening their doors to dine-in customers following a roll back of social restrictions on Friday. The easing of restrictions allow cafes and restaurants to have up to 10 people eat in-store provided there is enough space for social distancing. Lettuce B. Frank cafe manger Amelie Courtney has opted to reopen outdoor seating for now. “We’re just a little bit nervous about the second wave, but we only just reopened yesterday,” Ms Courtney said. “We decided not to do takeaway because we have a few staff who have illnesses, so we thought we’d…
Isolation and quarantine are beginning to chafe for athletes stuck training at home but some are prepared to make the most of a bad situation. Paddle Australia and its coaches are doing their best to keep the International Australian Canoe Slalom team’s competitive edge sharp. “The first consideration when all of this started was obviously the health of the participants and the team members, and everyone involved in our programs,” former head coach and current head of the junior Pathways team Mike Druce said. We’re looking to comply in every way we need to with restrictions. “We’re focused on keeping…