Local artist left stranded by major art fair cancellation
Global art showcase The Other Art Fair left artists with nowhere to exhibit their prepared work after it cancelled its Brisbane event that was set to open on November 6. The recent cancellation of the event, which exhibits hundreds of artists at fairs across...
Restructure at UTS sparks concern over job security and student pathways
The University of Technology Sydney’s (UTS) plan to slash subjects, courses, and jobs has created a growing concern about the future for both staff and students. The restructure, officially announced last week, includes closing the schools of Education, International...
Decoding the Universe – 2025 National Science Week kicks off at UOW
Last Saturday, National Science Week 2025 began, showcasing scientific progress across Australia. Australia's National Science Week conducts over 2000 events for 3 million people annually, with the University of Wollongong (UOW) kicking off the 2025 festivities as a...
Increasing enrolments see UOW outperform Group of Eight in funding for Indigenous students
Creating pathways to university for Indigenous students has been a focus of many tertiary institutions over the past decade, but the success of initiatives has varied across the sector. The University of Wollongong has seen a consistent growth in Indigenous student...
Brains on the line: Head injury and sin bin trends of the NRL
Rugby league is the heavy contact sport many Australians love, but the high impact game can lead to severe head injuries, and this is taking a serious toll on the game. High tackles, HIA’s (Head Injury Assessments) and concussions have been a major talking point in...
Feeding the gap: food co-ops tackle food insecurity
Food insecurity can hit households at different times. It might mean one less meal a day, or choosing home brand over name brand food items, or perhaps it means prioritising your children's dinner over your own. As families struggle with the rising cost-of-living...
Talk baby to me: the language of parentese
Image, Getty Images @tiny.talkers.speech Do NOT mistake parentese with baby talk! 👇🏼 Baby talk and parentese are not the same! Parentese always uses correct grammar. ✅ “shoes on” ❌ “shoesies on” Studies have proven time and time again the benefits of parentese! ✨When...
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood desperate for plasma donors
There has been an urgent call for plasma donors from the Australian Red Cross's Lifeblood as stocks are depleted. Lifeblood is seeking new and regular donors to make an appointment to donate their blood and plasma. After reporting a demand that reached a record high...
Children’s sports buckle under cost of living pressures
While the cost of living rises, government support for junior sport has remained stagnant, with families being forced to fork out money to ensure their children are able to participate in healthy activities. In NSW the active kids voucher has decreased from the...
Does Generative AI help or hamper students?
Generative AI has become a key piece in education since 2022, with 86 per cent of students using AI in their studies. Teachers at both high schools and universities are increasingly aware of students’ use of generative AI, with fears that it may be used to assist...