Unprecedented drop in school suspensions in Sydney’s South-West ‘proof wellbeing models of behaviour management work’
Sydney’s South-West was the only government school district in NSW to record lowered suspensions between 2018 and 2019, according to the NSW Department of Education. Total school suspensions amongst K-12 students fell from 10,504 to 8,011 in the district - while the...
Local author launches new book only months after her debut novel wins prestigious award
A Stanwell Park woman has celebrated the recent release of memoir which examines how a prominent political figure transformed her life in a number of ways. Author Christine Sykes has launched the release of her new book ‘Gough and Me’, a memoir of her life and how it...
Wollongong council reveals plan to improve safety at Bellambi boat ramp
Wollongong City Council has proposed a short-term overflow boat and trailer car park at the Bellambi boat ramp to improve safety at the site The announcement of the plan comes after safety concerns were raised about the park's capacity not meeting demand for parking...
Bowral Memorial Hall to receive $2.8m upgrade
The Bowral Memorial Hall, which serves as an important social and architectural landmark to the Southern Highlands community, is to undergo a $2.8 million upgrade. The refurbishment will include a new roof and lifts, and upgraded kitchen and bathroom facilities....
Vaccine confusion continues to worry those in aged care
Pressure on the federal government over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has grown after it was revealed authorities do not know how many aged care workers have received the vaccine. Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck said over 31,000 aged care workers across the...
Chris Minns, Michael Daley, contenders for NSW Labor leadership
The race for the NSW Labor Party’s top job has found its competitors. Kogarah MP Chris Minns and Maroubra MP Michael Daley are both slated to become the new state Opposition Leader, after Jodi McKay resigned following the disastrous Upper-Hunter by-election result. ...
Ready for renovation: work begins on new North Wollongong Surf Club building, seawall
The paddleboards have been packed away, and the tools brought out at an Illawarra landmark. Work has started on the $10.5 million upgrade of the North Wollongong Surf Club and the adjacent protective seawall. RadioU UOW · Work begins on North Wollongong Surf Club's...
Greens push for new climate laws amid claims budget subsidises fossil fuels
The Australian Greens have proposed a new law to make major polluters liable for damages caused by climate change. Greens leader Adam Bandt pushed the law on Monday in response to the latest federal budget, which the Greens claim includes billions of dollars for coal,...
International students stranded in India looking for clarity from Aust govt
In the midst of the COVID-19 surge in India, stranded international students from the University of Wollongong are ‘anxious’ about the lack of information and clarity provided by the Australian government. Asian International Students of Australia (AISA)...
Big win for aged care industry, nurses: Budget
The 2021 federal budget welcomed positive changes for nurses and the aged care sector the day before International Nurses Day. International Nurses Day recognises the important role nurses play as the single largest workforce group. The compassion, professionalism...