UOW hosts offshore wind farming forum and local residents are divided
An information and discussion session for the proposed offshore wind turbine farm on the coast of the Illawarra has caused division in the community. The discussion panel and Town Hall meeting, led by MP Alison Byrnes, was held last week at the Hope Theatre at UOW....
‘Missed opportunity’: Illawarra ‘Yes’ advocate says Indigenous recognition no more possible
Illawarra ‘Yes’ campaigners have expressed disappointment and claim the chances of First Nation People achieving constitutional recognition is over, after the proposal to enshrine the Voice to Parliament in the Australian Constitution was rejected. The referendum held...
Cath Blakey reflects on outcome of Voice referendum in light of ‘no’ majority
Wollongong Greens Councillor Cath Blakey has labelled the Voice to Parliament referendum a ‘misinformation win’ after the majority of Australians rejected the proposed changes to the constitution. The results so far show 60.6 per cent of Australians voted ‘no’ while...
Breaking: Australians reject referendum proposal of ‘Voice to Parliament’
The majority of Australians have decisively rejected a referendum proposal to alter and enshrine an “Indigenous voice to parliament” provision in the Australian Constitution. The referendum, which needed majority of votes in a majority of states to succeed, was...
Millions of Australians undecided on Saturday’s referendum
A day out from the polls in Australia’s first referendum in 24 years, millions of voters still remain undecided on the proposed creation of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The latest Newspoll shows that eight per cent of Australians are unsure on the proposed...
Wollongong City Council grant $400,000 to local sporting clubs
The Wollongong City Council have awarded 400,000 dollars worth of grants to local sporting clubs this week improving facilities for the changing needs of the community. Bulli FC was one of eight clubs to receive part of the funding. Club Secretary John Van De Voorde...
Australia’s Cashless Society Raises Concerns for Primary School Children
Concerns have been raised about how primary school students, ages 5 to 12, will adjust to a financial landscape dominated by digital transactions as Australia continues its push towards becoming a cashless society. Bankstown South Public School's Parents and Citizens...
Young people pre polling to attend Yours and Owls festival
Wollongong students are participating in early voting for the voice referendum, as they possess tickets to attend the Yours and Owl's festival. The festival, scheduled for this Saturday, October 14th, coincides with the designated day for in-person voting. This...
Wollongong City Councillors carry motion to approve proposed wind turbine farm area
Illawarra locals were divided on Monday night after Wollongong City Councillors carried a motion to approve the proposed off-shore wind turbine farm area. The motion was passed in an Ordinary Meeting of Council and would support the federal government’s move to create...
Media oppression or national security?
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...