by Lilian Cooper | Nov 3, 2023 | Feature
Vaping has surged in popularity, particularly among Gen-Z, who might have been the first generation of non-smokers. Many people do not know what they are vaping, with University of Wollongong researchers revealing that it is not uncommon for dangerous banned...
by Jack Rothfield | Oct 29, 2023 | Feature, Sport
Rugby league lock forward Kevin Harbridge has had more than his fair share of contact in the sport, suffering a staggering seven concussions over a two-and-a-half-year period. The last one was a tackle he had made numerous times – but it all went horribly wrong when...
by Emilia Campbell | Oct 25, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
Once more, the community of Wollongong will come together, draped in purple, eagerly anticipating the upcoming Reclaim the Night event. On Thursday, 26th of October 2023 this annual gathering seeks to heighten awareness of gender-based violence and champion the cause...
by Ivy Swibel | Oct 18, 2023 | Feature, News
The University of Wollongong (UOW) and Telkom University in Indonesia have recently embarked on a groundbreaking project that aims to revolutionise flood mitigation in Central Java. Thanks to substantial funding provided by KONEKSI (Collaboration for Knowledge,...
by Tallon Smith | Oct 8, 2023 | Feature, Govt & Politics
Journalism is a fundamental component of democracy. Known as the fourth estate, journalists have the important role of keeping power in check and informing the public. However, freedom of the press came under attack in 2019 with raids by the Australian Federal...
by Lucy Selmes | Oct 8, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature
In October 2019 the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle launched a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) the parent company of the UK’s Mail on Sunday, for allegedly misusing her private information and breaching copyright laws. Markle wrote a letter...