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    Bonnie Curtis talks about how powerful dancing can be used to communicate ideas non-verbally with Jess Freeman on this weeks episode of The Spot. @bonniecurtisproject #uowtv #uowcreative
    Dance's Power with Bonnie Curtis
    Creative Director Bonnie Curtis details the thematic undertones for her new peformance (Un)bound 2.0. See her production live at The Phoneix Theatre on the 26 and 27th of June. #uowtv #uowcreative
    An interview with Bonnie Curtis creator of (Un)bound 2.0
    This episode of The Spot showcases (Un)bound 2.0, an electrifying and raw dance performance taking place on the 26th and 27th of June at The Phoenix Theatre. Guest Bonnie Curtis chats with Jess Freeman on the importance of dance in expressing ideas of feminism.
    The Spot with Bonnie Curtis
    Award-winning journalist and disability advocate Zoe Simmons has labelled the federal government's proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reforms a "manufactured crisis," saying the cuts will cause "mass harm" to Australians with disability. Ms Simmons, a University of Wollongong journalism graduate, spoke with UOWTV's Alumni Stories program, weeks after Health Minister Mark Butler announced major changes to the NDIS aimed at tightening eligibility and reducing cost growth. Ms Simmons said the government had deliberately framed the reforms using language about fraud and spiralling costs to build public support for cuts. "That's exactly what they did. That's exactly what the media did," Ms Simmons said. "So many journalists just straight reported what the government was saying rather than actually being like, hang on, this is PR spin." The reforms, announced on April 23, propose removing approximately 160,000 people from the NDIS. Ms Simmons said the consequences would be severe. "Kicking 160,000 people off it is going to cause mass harm, it's not going to save money because it's just going to put costs elsewhere, put people in crisis, put families in crisis," she said. Ms Simmons, who lives with chronic illness and identifies as autistic and disabled, said misinformation about NDIS spending had already had real-world consequences for participants. "I literally get people yelling at me, 'Oh, NDIS is a scam'," she said. They really have manipulated the average person to just hate us and think we're just a burden, when disabled people deserve to live." Ms Simmons graduated from UOW with a Bachelor of Journalism with Distinction in 2017 and has since been published globally, including by the ABC, Mamamia and the New York Post. She called on Australians to sign petitions opposing the reforms. "If you consider yourself a disabled ally, now is the time," she said.
    Zoe Simmons - Alumni Stories: From Here On
    A live-streamed event by students in BCM303 Collaborative Production Workshop, University of Wollongong. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental or the act of overt political satire.
    BCM303 - The Next Stop
    A live-streamed event by students in BCM303 Collaborative Production Workshop, University of Wollongong. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental or the act of overt political satire.
    BCM303 - Saturday
    A live-streamed event by students in BCM303 Collaborative Production Workshop, University of Wollongong. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental or the act of overt political satire.
    BCM303 - Hand Me Down
    A live-streamed event by students in BCM303 Collaborative Production Workshop, University of Wollongong. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental or the act of overt political satire.
    BCM303 - The Pub
    A live-streamed event by students in BCM303 Collaborative Production Workshop, University of Wollongong. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia. We pay our respects to Elders past and present. This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental or the act of overt political satire.
    BCM303 - The Arcane Hour
    This episode of The Spot explores how the rapid growth of renewable energy and large-scale battery storage is beginning to reshape Australia’s electricity market, driving down wholesale power prices and creating flow-on benefits for households and businesses. As more solar and wind energy enters the grid, electricity generation costs are falling during peak renewable production periods. At the same time, battery storage technology is helping stabilise supply by storing excess renewable energy and releasing it back into the grid when demand is high. Join us with Ty Christopher, the director of the Energy Futures Network, as he breaks down how these changes are reducing pressure on the energy market, lowering wholesale electricity costs, and potentially easing power bills for consumers. It also examines the broader economic and environmental implications of Australia’s transition toward cleaner energy sources.
    The Spot with Ty Christopher
    Thinking about a career in journalism? UOW alum and @dailytelegraph reporter Tom McGann says just go for it. Reach out to papers, express your interest. It's incredibly rewarding, letting you tell fascinating stories and meet amazing people. It's a unique and fun job. Give it a shot. #Journalism #CareerAdvice #uow @dailytelegraph #uowcreative @uowcreative @uow
    Journalism Career: Why You Should Start Today! #shorts
    Reporting by Max McIver #uow #uowtv #uowcreative #wollcon
    WollCon youth band ready to perform for Salvos fundraiser || Max McIver UOWTV
    The use of artificial intelligence in journalism is raising questions about how far the technology should be allowed into modern newsrooms, with a University of Wollongong alumna warning AI should support journalists rather than replace them. WIN Television National News Director Stella Lauri said AI could be useful for research and background information, but journalists must maintain editorial control. “We can’t be left behind. The technology is always there, so we have to try and stay a step ahead,” Ms Lauri said. Ms Lauri said using AI for research purposes could be comparable to modern referencing practices. She said journalists need to verify AI sources, links, and quotes as rigorously as they would all other information that use in their work. “If a journalist is using AI for background research and the links are provided, it’s like modern footnoting,” she said. However, she warned against relying too heavily on AI-generated material in news production. “Do I want journalists to present a script written to me by AI? No,” Ms Lauri said.
    Stella Lauri: Alumni Stories, From Here On
    A journalist from the South Coast has emphasised news outlets’ need for paying subscribers. South Coast Reporter for The Daily Telegraph, Tom McGann, said journalists work hard for public interest news, and deserve to be compensated for it.  “This is a job. Like your job, we need to be paid,” Mr McGann said. “Journalists have had to go through their due diligence to make sure what they’re writing is accurate.”   Research from ING in April said Australians are estimated to be spending $26.5 billion annually on subscription services. Mr McGann has said while some news should not be behind a paywall, others definitely should. “Premium news content that we have worked very hard to get should be behind a paywall. Emergency news should not,” Mr McGann said.  Mr McGann understands the distaste for paid subscriptions in an era where everything has risen in price.  “I understand that a paywall is annoying, especially in this day where everything is so expensive,” he said. “But, if you want to see [an article], we’ve worked to do it.” Mr McGann said now with social media, anyone can comment on a Facebook post and believe they are a journalist. "Someone posts if anyone heard that bang last night, and suddenly everyone becomes a journalist," Mr McGann said.  "That's what makes our positions so important ... people know it's not going to be an online social media speculation." Mr McGann said his efforts in reporting on local news have built strong and meaningful connections in the South Coast and furthered the importance of local stories.
    Tom McGann: Alumni Stories - From Here On
    Tom Panayiotou puts lead actor Ben Buenen on the spot to discuss his role within the play "1984" adapted from the classic novel by George Orwell.
    The Spot with Ben Buenen
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