by Clemency McRae | Oct 31, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The Australian summer heat is here to stay and with it, the ever-increasing risk of skin cancer. As global temperatures continue to skyrocket due to climate change, so does the prevalence of this disease, with Illawarra’s extreme forecasted weather promoting unsafe...
by Lara Rayner | Oct 19, 2023 | News, Sport
A Wollongong women’s only run club is empowering women by providing them safety to run in otherwise fearful conditions. For many female runners, the constant possibility of street harassment and violence taints the sense of independence that running can bring. The...
by Jeremy Eager | May 15, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News, Sport
After placing second at the state titles in Port Stephens, Gerroa’s Juliana Scopel will now compete at the Australian championships this August. She will be taking part in the women’s open longboard division, a style of surfing that focuses on footwork and...
by Laura Thomas | Nov 8, 2017 | Govt & Politics, News
New shark repelling technology will be introduced to North Wollongong beach this summer providing an eco-friendly alternative to keeping beachgoers safe. The Shark Shield, a device used to repel sharks via electrical pulses, is attached to jet skis to drive sharks...
by Briana Kennedy | Sep 5, 2017 | News
Fluro Fridays start with one rule: It is OK to say that you are not OK. Fluro Fridays is an initiative of the One Wave group to start a conversation about mental health. Started in Bondi four years ago, it has grown to other beachside towns along the east coast. The...
