by Fletcher Lehn | Sep 8, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
The sleepy town of Kiama will be shaking things up with some creative noise, bringing in five major music and arts festivals over the next five months. Clearly Music, Arts and Wellness Festival and Changing Tides will both be making their debut on the coast alongside...
by Matthew Hornby | Aug 30, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature, Govt & Politics, News
Wollongong city council is urging local’s to stay alert as the annual magpie swooping season has begun. The iconic black and white Australian birds are well loved for their distinctive warble and lack of shyness. Often regarded as intelligent creatures these...
by Binaya Dahal | Aug 30, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, Feature
When asked where he’s from, Om Dhungel never says Bhutan — his answer will always be Blacktown, the Western Sydney city. As a refugee, he knows the importance of a community. “If I say I am from Bhutan, I will only be a part of the small Bhutanese community. But if I...
by Zoe Snudden | May 21, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture
“You’re too white to be Indigenous.” “What percentage are you?” “You don’t look Indigenous.” “But you’re not black?” 19-year-old Dharawal Wodi Wodi woman, Stephanie Duric, is all too familiar with these...
by Emily Chate | Apr 19, 2023 | Arts/Lifestyle/Culture, News
A new experience is moving its way into the heart of Wollongong. ‘Dance Like Nobody’s Watching’ is an event where you can let loose and groove. All you have to do is reserve your spot for free then turn up to Wollongong Town Hall and dance for 90 uninterrupted...
