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 Olivia Gee | Sep 5, 2017 | News
Hunters in the Illawarra have opposed a renewed call to reclassify deer from ‘game’ to ‘pest’. As an introduced species, growing deer numbers in the region have a significant ecological impact. The reclassification would mean recreational...
by Shinae Herring | Jun 15, 2017 | News
Wollongong Council’s Pic It Up environmental program has targeted a younger crowd to help tackle litter in the city. The program, derived from Tangaroa Blue, began at the end of last year and has seen a young residents sign up and post pictures on social media with...
by David Barnott-Clement | Jun 25, 2017 | News
Koalas have climbed back onto the community agenda, the ‘re-discovered’ population sparking a tagging and tracking program and an outpouring of local support. Listed as vulnerable in NSW, the unexpected revelation represents a major step forward in the...
by Bernadette Clarke | May 3, 2017 | News
Australia’s seabird numbers are declining. Local artist and UOW academic Dr Madeleine Kelly is raising awareness on the threats pushing pelagic birds towards extinction. Dr Kelly has created paintings and sculptures of 24 pelagic birds constructed from used...
