by Sophie Wright | Jun 7, 2025 | Feature
The path from playground to prison cell is shorter than it should be, and far too well-trodden for some children in the Illawarra. By the time some youth hit their teens, their names are already known to police, courts, and youth detention. In a modest office in...
by Sophie Wright | May 20, 2025 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
Youth crime in the Illawarra is rising sharply with data showing a consistent increase in offences committed by children and teenagers since 2021. Local authorities and community organisations have warned that the trend reflects more than just criminal behaviour. ...
by Emma Hastie | May 8, 2025 | Govt & Politics, News
Recently released crime data from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) reveals a widening gap in violent crime trends between Wollongong and Sydney, particularly in offences against the person. The data shows that while overall crime rates in NSW...
by Sarah Pawson | Sep 25, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The release of Netflix’s retelling of the Menendez Brothers criminal case has created a divide on TikTok, with claims the new series of ‘Monsters’ is fabricated. Lyle and Erik Menendez’ case gained popularity in early 2020 when new generations...
by Sophie Wright | Apr 24, 2024 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, News
Minette Kirkegaard had recently begun university when she found herself victim to a series of unfortunate events. This short audio feature recounts the emotions and challenges of student life when things go wrong. Warning: this story contains explicit language....
