The Wollongong Bulldogs look to have a goal-kicking machine in their team. Kent Delbridge is a rising star of the South Coast Australian Football League, and he is tracking toward a club goal-kicking record. Delbridge has kicked a total of 30 goals in the first six games of the season, and, if his form continues, could steal the record from fellow teammate Andrew Barned. Team manager Jeremy Cooper sees no reason why Delbridge can’t break the 82-goal record. “If he keeps staying fit, and keeps playing all the games, he can have a good crack at it,” Cooper said. If Delbridge…
Author: Ryan Speed
Our natural environment is being destroyed every day through excessive consumption, burning fossil fuels and food wastage, according to those leading a sustainability push in the Illawarra. They claim a society needs to make a shift to preserve our environment. Permaculture teacher Aaron Sorensen said individuals can make a difference, and need to take the first step toward sustainability. “It’s about taking responsibility for what we do, and I think that’s a really great thing,” he said. Wollongong City Council has complied a list of ‘Sustainable Living’ activities Illawarra residents can take part in.
Record stores across the world will celebrate International Record Store Day on Saturday. The day is devoted to buying analogue music and is focused on the origins of music. Wollongong record store Music Farmers will be play old and new vinyl records as part of the celebration. The music selection will range from local artists, such as Hockey Dad, to global super stars, including Metallica. The day will also be a chance for music lovers to get their hands on limited edition special releases. Music Farmers co-owner Jeb Taylor said he expected a large turnout of music fans in the store across…
Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) members will give up beer, chocolate and coffee next month to raise awareness of climate change. ‘For the love of our future’ is a new, two-week campaign to help fund AYCC’s federal election and climate change projects. AYCC members in Wollongong will give up the things they love now to ensure they will be there in years to come, and encourage people to consider the environment when they vote in the federal election later this year. The youth organisation has called on the federal government to do more to protect the natural environment. “Australia has to…
University of Wollongong Engineering studies have been ranked 163 in the world for 2015/16, an increase compared to the 2014/15 rank of 208. The data was released yesterday as part of the QS World Rankings by subject. The areas of study that ranked the highest in the world included: • Mineral and mining • Civil and structural • Mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing • Electrical and electronic According to the man at the helm, much of the success has been built on innovative collaboration. Executive Dean of the Engineering and Information Sciences Faculty Professor Chris Cook said the UOW Engineering has built…
Australian rugby superstar David Pocock has recommitted to the ACT Brumbies until 2019. Pocock will miss the 2017 season to focus on studies and personal development, but will continue his rugby career in 2018, according to The Sydney Morning Herald. In a statement released by Pocock this morning, he said the decision will help increase his years in the game he loves. “I’m excited to commit to Australian Rugby until the end of 2019. I really appreciate the willingness the ARU and Brumbies have shown in allowing me to weigh up my desire to be available for selection leading into the next…