by Sarah Harvey | Jul 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Data Journalism, Health, News
Young Australians forced out of work by COVID-19 face the prospect of long-term unemployment as the pandemic halts economic growth. The latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show youth unemployment (15-24 years) surged from 11.5 per cent in...
by Scarlett Lewis | Jun 21, 2020 | Govt & Politics, News
Over 1500 Wollongong protestors gathered in solidarity with those in Minneapolis on Sunday to demand an end to black deaths in custody and institutionalised racism for Indigenous Australians. Despite the COVID-19 health warnings, hundreds of Wollongong demonstrators...
by Hayley Bannerman | Jun 19, 2020 | News
After bushfires destroyed many of their natural resources, the region’s beekeepers are looking for alternative methods to increase pollination and keep the industry alive. The devastating bushfires has resulted in the South Coast’s bee population being severely...
by Hayley Bannerman | Jun 19, 2020 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Illawarra dance studios have returned to a new normal, after taking their classes online during social distancing restrictions. Unanderra’s Dance Affinity is one studio that shut down all face-to-face lessons on March 21 due to covid-19. Owner and teacher Teagan...
by Trent Allchin | Jun 19, 2020 | Govt & Politics, News, Sport
Minnamurra residents have mixed feelings over Kiama Council’s plans for a bike track at the abandoned Quarry. A meeting was held on June 14 with many residents opposing this project. The NSW State Government has allocated $50,000 for the project, but a further...
