Science research and development on the rise: ABS data
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released data on expenditure directed toward Research and Experimental Development in Higher Education in 2020. The data, released last week, was collated through a biennial survey conducted by the ABS that has been...
Local Australian champion hurdler after more than another spot on Oceania Championships podium
Thirroul hurdler and firefighter Brodee Mate has set her sights on success at the Oceania Championships next month after placing second to Tokyo Olympian and teammate Sarah Carli at the Australian titles. As part of an 1100-strong NSW team, friends Carli and Mate came...
Comic Gong returns after two year hiatus
Comic Gong is returning to Wollongong this Saturday after a two-year forced hiatus due to COVID-19. The event will take place across five locations in the CBD, expanding into Crown St Mall for the first time as well as events across the Wollongong library, art gallery, arts precinct and town hall.
Da Vinci to Warhol: a glimpse at the most expensive artworks throughout history
Think of the most famous artworks, from the likes of Da Vinci's Mona Lisa to Picasso's The Starry Night, these paintings are priceless. But what if they weren't? Artworks by renowned artists are held in museums, where the public are able to catch a glimpse of iconic...
Miks and Mads – Ep 4
This week, we review the slays and nays of the Met Gala 2022, talk to artist Gabby Frost about her (crazy) lockdown love story and go over the inflation sitch - what is it? \
What Can We Say Again? – Ep 1
Hey guys! Welcome to episode one! We discuss drink spiking, our experiences hitting the town and how we combat feeling unsafe in party environments. Don't be afraid to share your thoughts, opinions and own experiences on our Twitter @WCWSA_Podcast and Instagram...
USA: Is Roe v Wade in jeopardy?
Millions of women across the United States could lose their legal right to abortion according to a leaked supreme court draft opinion obtained by POLITICO. Abortion has been a constitutional right across all 50 states since the 1973 landmark Roe v Wade decision. This...
RBA raises interest rates for the first time in a decade
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates to curb rising inflation and ease the cost of living. It has been more than a decade since the cash rate target has increased, with the expectation for inflation to decrease which has climbed to 5.1% The RBA has...
Wollongong MP launches petition for hospital funding
A campaign has been launched to secure more state government support for Illawarra health services. Member for Wollongong Paul Scully launched a petition this week to request additional funds and resources for Wollongong Hospital. The petition, addressed to New South...
Tasmania JackJumpers record best win percentage in NBL history for first-year team
The Tasmania JackJumpers have defied expectations to make the NBL grand final in their inaugural year. In a fairytale run NBL fans did not see coming, the JackJumpers will face the Sydney Kings this Friday night in the first of the five-game grand final series. The...