UOW celebrates National Volunteer Week

UOW celebrates National Volunteer Week

Australia-wide, volunteers are being celebrated as part of National Volunteer Week this week. Today, the University of Wollongong was having its own celebrations to show appreciation for students who give up their time to help others. Alexa Peggie, volunteering...

Italy’s Illawarra influence at World Cup

Almost 100 teams from 25 nations will arrive in Coffs Harbour this week to contest the eighth Touch Football World Cup. Two Illawarra brothers will take part in the tournament, but they won’t be representing Australia. Graziano (Gary) Meta of Kiama and Doriano (Dori)...
Are you prepared to go meat-free?

Are you prepared to go meat-free?

It’s Meat-Free Week and we are being encouraged to think about the impact of eating too much meat. The global campaign is designed to draw attention to the impact eating too much meat has on health, animals and the environment. Campaign proponents claim going...
Wellington, Sydney battle for A League second spot

Wellington, Sydney battle for A League second spot

Wellington Phoenix takes on Sydney FC in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the Hyundai A-League season on Sunday. Third placed Wellington is looking to climb above second-placed Sydney. Only one point separates the two sides going into the match. A win to...