by Patrick Lazarus | Apr 26, 2023 | Govt & Politics, News
A shake-up to the prescription medicine landscape has been announced today, with the federal government confirming its intentions to double the amount of medication some Australian’s can get from their pharmacists, per script. Under the current scheme, consumers are...
by Shelby Gilbert | Jun 1, 2022 | News, Tech & Research
A new national study has focussed attention on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the health and wellbeing of Australians. The University of Wollongong research highlights how social factors, such as gender, housing, food supply, income, social support, and access...
by Jackson Reid | May 25, 2022 | Govt & Politics, News
A state-owned land and property development organisation has proposed a new ‘sustainable and affordable’ housing project on the block of land where the now defunct Bulli Cottage Hospital stands. The Bulli Hospital and Aged Care Centre (formally known as...
by William Nolan | May 4, 2022 | Govt & Politics, News
A campaign has been launched to secure more state government support for Illawarra health services. Member for Wollongong Paul Scully launched a petition this week to request additional funds and resources for Wollongong Hospital. The petition, addressed to New South...
by Tyneesha Williams | Mar 22, 2022 | News, Sport
The disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many Australians to reconsider their relationship with work and leisure. As students at the University of Wollongong return to in-person classes, social and sporting clubs, such as the UOW Volleyball Club, are reporting...