Author: Shawn Burns

Raising awareness for dyslexia Jodie Clements ran a teaching program today at Wollongong West primary school. The school had a screening of ‘The Big Picture’ an informative documentary that aims to help people understand people with the condition, which can often be misunderstood. Multimedia reporter Cameron Warner is at The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia event at West Wollongong. Here is his live blog.

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This is it! We are officially back for more action and fashion glamour. This time, we take you to the enigmatic gemstone of South East Asian fashion, Hanoi. Sit back and enjoy the show! Host – Michael Luu

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Summer is approaching, and as temperatures climb, communities around the country are preparing for the bushfire season. Sussex Inlet is a community prone to bushfires and its Rural Fire Service volunteers are already planning for another hot summer. From Sussex Inlet, Jordan Matthews reports.

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Most university students need casual or part-time work to financially support themselves while they study. With classes through the week, many them work in hospitality jobs at night and on weekends and they rely on their penalty rates to make up for their limited shifts. But pressure by business on the Abbott Government to axe penalty rates has resurfaced since the election. The prime minister has promised a review by the Productivity Commission in to fair work laws, which could result in pay cuts affecting students nationwide. Sydney Pead reports.

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Jane Aubourg is a University of Wollongong Arts student, and an accomplished violinist with the ability to create the sound of an entire orchestra on just one violin. Her process of composing and performing uses a unique method, and the end result is an incredible, ethereal example of how modern musicians are encompassing new technologies into their work. Jane is currently working on her second album, with her first album ‘Ostinato’ available for download on her websitehttp://www.janeaubourg.com.au/’. Amy Lindley – Multimedia Reporter

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