By Jessica Sparks Doubt has been cast over when Wollongong Hospital can expect its promised PET scanner, with revelations an order for the machine has not even been placed. It has been 12 months since the State Government promised a Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanner to the Illawarra, after community support saw a 30,000-signature petition calling for the scanner presented to NSW Parliament. After questions about the lack of progress were raised in June this year, the Government announced a preferred tenderer had been selected and the machine would be installed within six months. However, in an answer to a…
Author: Jessica Sparks
UOW played host to one of 28,000 of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’s today. Hundreds stopped by the Duckpond Lawn over the course of the day to have a cuppa and a cake (or two!), listen to live music, be inspired by the story of a cancer survivor, and help raise money to defeat cancer and support the work the Cancer Council does. UOW Multimedia was at the event and live blogged from location. 2:30pm Did you miss today’s UOW Biggest Morning Tea event? It’s not too late to help beat cancer – morning teas like today’s can be held anytime throughout the…
One in seven Australian adults are affected by the gastrointestinal disorder, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Pain, discomfort and regular disruptions throughout the digestive system leave IBS sufferers feeling constantly debilitated and exhausted. Environmental factors, such as stress, diet, medication and changes in routine, make symptoms worse – but in reality, even simple everyday life causes an upset stomach more often than not. Despite this, over 50 per cent of those diagnosed have not gone to a doctor for advice, nor sought the resources and support they need to best manage their health and lifestyle with the condition. UOW student Rachel was diagnosed with IBS last year. She is…
The trumpets, saxophones, guitars and pianos of the Illawarra are tuned and ready for the 29th annual Illawarra Autumn Jazz Festival this weekend. From tomorrow until Sunday (1 – 3 May), the Illawarra will be treated to a showcase of over 20 jazz bands from across the region and country, at the Corrimal Hotel and Corrimal Uniting Church. Illawarra Jazz Club president, Shelley Rae King, said the music talent in this year’s line up was an opportunity not to be missed. “It’s just full on, all day and all night…it’s a really fun weekend,” Ms King said. “It’s a cheap, family-friendly thing to…
This April 25 marks 100 years since ANZAC troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula to fight Turkish forces in World War I – our country’s first major military action. The centenary of Australian service since will be observed in this year’s national annual day of commemoration – ANZAC Day. It acknowledges and remembers those who not only fought at Gallipoli, but all those who have served and died in wars, conflict and peacekeeping operations over the past 100 years. Dapto RSL Welfare Officer Norm Leslie gave five years of national service as a sergeant in the Citizens Military Forces (CMF)…
It’s a complimentary list – just not quite the one you think. Music streaming service, Spotify, has revealed its list of top artists and songs to sleep with – not sleep with, but to get to sleep with. Ed Sheeran is top pick when it comes to us selecting music and playlists to help relax, unwind and nod-off. Sheeran dominates the “Most-Streamed Songs For Sleep” list, with over a third of songs coming from the English singer-songwriter. Popular 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud” ranks as highest across 2.8 million ‘sleep’-themed playlists globally, including amongst those of Australian users. Other favourites were Sam Smith (“Stay With Me”, “I’m Not The Only One”) and Ellie Goulding (“Love Me Like…