The journey of an artist blacksmith

The journey of an artist blacksmith

A Wagga Wagga man is keeping alive the tradition of blacksmithing by breathing new life into an old craft. John Wood designs and creates sculptures and art combining old and new techniques in his backyard shed. His obsession with medieval metalwork began after...
Reducing food waste for  climate change

Reducing food waste for climate change

Students have been encouraged to take on the challenge of reducing food waste as part of Global Climate Change week at the University of Wollongong. The ‘Eco Food Challenge’ is a four-day program run by the Illawarra Public Health Society and UOW Nutrition and...

Manic 5-Week Meditation in Woonona

Yoga teacher Aislinn Miles will run a five-week meditation course at Woonona’s organic shop, Manic Organic. The 20-year-old hopes to teach participants to delve deeper into themselves and to share thoughts and feelings they wouldn’t normally share. Owner of the store,...
Pint-sized two-wheeled fury hits Kembla Grange

Pint-sized two-wheeled fury hits Kembla Grange

‘Awesome Drive’ Go-Kart track in Kembla Grange will play host to an exciting motorcycle racing event this October long weekend. The technical asphalt circuit creates the perfect setting for junior motorsport ‘MotoStars’. MotoStars is the product of professional Moto...
Gymnasts beaming after historic state win

Gymnasts beaming after historic state win

The NSW Academy of Gymnastics has won the first State Club Championships for women’s gymnastics in NSW. The competition covered all disciplines (vault, bars, beam and floor) and had athletes compete across levels five to 10. Head coach and Academy director Bill...