How Labor plans to give the health sector a “Fresh Start”
Wollongong MP, Paul Scully, has outlined what Labour's 'fresh start' will mean for the under-pressure health system. Mr Scully says that Wollongong, in particular, requires attention. “We need to work together with the Albanese government, and federally, to make sure...
EXPLAINED: What we know about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The draft constitutional amendment which would implement an indigenous voice to parliament has received formidable backing this morning with Former High Court Justice Kenneth Hayne throwing his support behind the draft. Mr Hayne, who spent 18 years at the highest...
More Women in Government Means More for Australian Women
Two new female Mp's have been elected in the Southern Sydney and Illawarra regions, Anna Watson and Maryanne Stuart. With their appointment comes the conversation of how to get more women into government and why it is important... 'Behind the Boots' owner Kerin Jarvis...
Young people ‘disengaged’ from politics, state election: Expert
A university academic has declared many young people are detached from this weekend's NSW state election. University of Wollongong politics senior lecturer and researcher Prof. Greg Melleuish said young people, and many others, are disengaged with politics and...
Vape use rising among young adults: ABS
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) by young people is increasing, with one in five revealing they have tried vaping out of curiosity. An Australian Bureau of Statistics study showed 21.7% of people aged 18-24 have used an e-cigarette, or vape device, at...
Concerns raised as Aust govt considers its TikTok stance
RadioU UOW · The Australian Federal Government is not a 'fan' of TikTok Popular social media platform TikTok is popular with many Australians, but questions have been raised about its use on government and public sector devices? A recent social media review and...
Concern continues over jailing of climate protester Violet Coco
On 13 April, 2022, an Australian climate activist Deanna ‘Violet’ Coco blocked a lane on the Sydney Harbour bridge for 28 minutes as a part of the protest drawing attention towards climate change. She was recently sentenced to 15 months in jail, convicted under...
Positive signs as Australia, China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations
China and Australia have marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. It was on December 21, 1972, when then-Prime Minister Gough Whitlam opened the diplomatic door to the People's Republic of China.The Chinese Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, recently met with Prime...
Unemployment rate drops to 3.9 following Omicron wave
The unemployment rate in Australia is as low as it’s been since 1974, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The ABS reported the unemployment rate sitting at 3.9 per cent last month, following the federal election’s focus on economic management. The...
Cumberland City Council’s anti-violence campaign brings hope to council employers
An anti-violence campaign has been launched by Cumberland City Council to stop abuse towards staff members including parking patrol officers and other council employees. Assaults have mostly been reported at pick-up zones, town centres, and parking lots across the...