UOW medical centre plans still strong despite competition
The University of Wollongong’s new medical campus will not be threatened by the approval of two rival developments according to UOW Vice Chancellor Prof. Gerard Sutton. The university’s new development is currently trying secure $200 million of state and federal funding to establish the new medical centre, which includes a 180 bed private hospital. The [...]
Careers seminar gives students employment info
UOW students were given a taste of what skills their future employers are looking for, with the latest in the university’s careers information seminars. Titled ‘Making Good Career Decisions For Your Future,’ the hour-long workshop aimed to help students understand what qualities and skills will assist them in the workforce. Martin Smith, head of Wollongong [...]
UOW in the fashion swing
IMAGE PROBLEMS PLAGUE AUSSIE DESIGNERS AUSTRALIAN fashion designers have a ‘brand’ problem, according to the organiser of next week’s fashion week. Skye Kamholtz from Miro House says Australian fashion designers aren’t taken seriously within the international community. “Young people are given more of an opportunity in Australia… So I think they’re probably not taken as [...]
UOW digs in for environment
Members of the University of Wollongong’s UniCrew braved the inclement weather today to plant tree saplings on campus. The University of Wollongong is known for its tranquil setting, but has lost many trees due to new developments and building projects to expand the university. With most of the new building work due to occur on [...]
Alcopops still choice of young: Research
New University of Wollongong research has found that alcoholic energy drinks are gaining popularity among young people because they look similar to non-alcoholic beverages. The research, to be presented at the International Conference on Drugs and Young People in Melbourne next week, shows that children as young as 12 are attracted to these drinks because [...]
Mixed reaction to Gong mall plans
Wollongong City Council has unveiled plans for $14.2 million upgrade of the Crown Street Mall precinct over the next two years. Included in the plans are the planting of Illawarra Flame Trees; increased colour and lighting, for security purposes; interactive play areas for children; increased seating and a new performance area. Now, as plans for [...]
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The Current Update PM – 29 April 2011 Presenter: Adrian Arciuli Producers: Jessica McLean, Rebecca Davis
2.4 billion royal watchers
Tonight, an estimated audience of 2.4 billion people are expected to tune into the latest royal wedding – that of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The couple will marry at Westminster Abbey, where two choirs, an orchestra and two fanfare teams will perform during the ceremony. Crowds of thousands are reported to line the route [...]
North Wollongong will be the only beach officially open in the region this winter as lifeguards implement new flags in accordance with new Australian water sign safety regulations. The summer patrol season ended on Tuesday when most Wollongong beaches stopped their full-time patrols and removed their red and yellow flags. From last Tuesday, new winter [...]
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The Current Update AM – 29 April 2011 Presenter: Rebecca Davis Producers: Adrian Arciuli, Jessica McLean
Your Say: The royal wedding
The Current wants to know what you think at the Royal wedding of Wil and Kate. Video reporters Jessyca Krause and Carlie Soltys speak with University of Wollongong via Skype. (GET PUMPED! courtesy Videogum)
New UOW Vice Chancellor named
The University of Wollongong has announced it has appointed Professor Paul Wellings as its next Vice Chancellor. Professor Wellings, who has spent the last nine years as Vice Chancellor of Lancaster University in England, will take the helm on 1 January 2012. He will succeed long-serving Vice Chancellor Professor Gerard Sutton. Prof. Sutton has overseen [...]
‘Doing time’ to stop youth crime
Twenty-eight community and business leaders were today ‘doing time to stop youth crime’ as prisoners at the Wollongong mall, for the three local Police Community Youth Clubs in an effort to raise money. Lake Illawarra PCYC manager and senior manager of the Illawarra zone Mark Rigby said the clubs have changed. he said they aren’t [...]
Graffiti debate rages
Graffiti – is it pointless vandalism or an expression of individuality? Whatever your view, your tag on the matter might be set to change. This comes with NSW Attorney–General Greg Smith’s call for repeat graffiti offenders to be sent to prison, and for those accused of graffiti crime to appear before the courts. The new [...]
Students encouraged to get ‘In2Uni’
The University of Wollongong’s first In2Uni Leadership and Transition Workshop kicked off this week, with almost 300 year 11 students attending the two- day program. The In2Uni program, established this year, is a partnership between UOW and the Department of Education, Illawarra and South East Region, and aims to get school students thinking about [...]
Weather wreaks havoc on Wollongong beaches
With the warm sweltering days now long gone, lifeguards have slowly started packing away their gear for another summer. Many of us will find be asking: “Where on Earth did my summer go?” In many ways, the answer is simple – summer really didn’t exist, except for in the record books. As La Nina wreaked [...]
League fans anticipate heritage round
Heritage week is an important part of the NRL calendar, it’s a week of fundraising and awareness for the Men of League foundation. Heritage week has become one of the highlights of the Telstra Premiership with blockbuster matches bringing together past players, officials and families of supporters across all ages to celebrate the history, colour [...]
Australia still chase elusive Green Jacket
Seventy-four tournaments, 45 winners, no Aussies. Yes, the US Masters is here. The Masters may be the youngest of golf’s major tournaments, but the best of the best in the game leave absolutely no doubt the first week in April holds the biggest prize in golf. Year-in year-out Australia’s best hopes for the coveted Green [...]
Former PM the future PM?
Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd denied claims that he is on the comeback trail, saying there is no possibility of again being Australia’s Prime Minister. Rudd is on tour with Labor party MP’s trying to gain more support for the party in marginal seats and denies that the tour is for his own benefit. “I’m no [...]
Serving time for the PCYC
People are being locked up in Wollongong for all the right reasons today. High profile local citizens and local employers are being put under lock and key as part of a PCYC fundraiser. The Current and UOWTV’s Josh Mathews, Jessica McLean and Rebecca Davis have been at the scene of the ‘crime’ and have spoken [...]
Speed cameras: ripping off, ripped out
Speed cameras in New South Wales will be audited to see if they have an impact on road safety or they are just revenue raisers. NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell made the announcement saying if they are found to not have an impact they will be removed. “This audit will provide motorists with the assurance that [...]
Ogilvy starts strong at Masters
Geoff Ogilvy is the leading Australian at the US Masters, which started early this morning at the Augusta National Golf Club. Ogilvy’s opening round of 3 under the par 72 course left him four strokes behind Northern Island’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Alvaro Quiros, who both shot a 7 under 65. Australia’s third ranked golfer [...]
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Presenter: BEC FIST Producer: JAMES EWIING
