Stripping back on the arts
Art students from West Wollongong TAFE are worried about budget cuts to arts programs. Artist, Kate Morris told the Illawarra Mercury the cuts would mean not being able to hire nude models for the classes. Ms Morris says that the models are essential for the students to learn about the body and its shape. She [...]
Celebrating sustainable transport at UOW
Students commuting on sustainable transport were treated to a free breakfast this morning on McKinnon lawn. Over 200 students and staff joined in to celebrate the sustainable transport options available at the university. UOW Transport Project Officer and organiser of the event, Jenny Halldorsson said that it was the first time the breakfast had been [...]
Crown Street smoking ban
A proposal to ban smoking along Crown Street Mall is currently under review by Wollongong City Council. Greens Councillor and University of Wollongong lecturer Dr George Takacs has called for the council to look into possible outcomes of the ban, pushing for a full enquiry before any decisions are made. “I have asked the council [...]
NBN rollout to send regional communities into overdrive
Communities across the Illawarra are set to embrace the National Broadband Network rollout, as it seeks to change industries and impact people from all walks of life. The NBN, which will connect 93% of premises across the region to a high-speed fibre network, provides speeds up to 100 times faster than what is currently available. [...]
UOW switches off for Earth Hour 2012
The University of Wollongong aims to reduce its energy consumption by a record amount for this year’s earth hour. The university will again participate in earth hour activities, encouraging everyone to turn off any unnecessary items on Friday afternoon when they leave. UOW’S Environment manager, Lisa Miller, says that the Vice-Chancellor has set the target [...]
Green is the new black
Environment and fashion conscious students gathered at the University of Wollongong today to take part in the popular recycling craze, clothes swapping. Claire Johnston, the Co-ordinator of the university’s student magazine, Tertangala and an Enviro Collective member, said trading clothes at a swap is a great alternative to buying new clothes from retail stores. “You [...]
Employment in Wollongong
Being ranked the 6th most liveable city in Australia should be an exciting prospect, but can Wollongong deliver the goods on employment opportunities? The Property Council of Australia has launched its Make My Wollongong Work campaign today in hopes that the city’s growth will create a demand for 30,000 new jobs by 2036. Head [...]
Fun run this weekend
The 22nd Fitness 5 Fun run kicks off this Sunday 1st April 8.30 am at Crown St, Wollongong. The run is expected to attract more than 700 participants. Race director, Murray Smith says that “the run is growing larger every year and we’re expecting numbers to increase by more than 50 runners this year.” The [...]
Top two face off in cricket final
Minor premiers Helensburgh and second-placed Balgownie will face off in the Illawarra cricket grand final at North Dalton Park this weekend. The two teams won through to the premiership decider after both sides’ lower orders dragged them to victory in their respective semi-finals. After being 7-94, Balgownie skipper James Fleming (34) and club coach Dean [...]
Crown St smoking ban
A proposal to ban smoking in the Wollongong CBD is gaining momentum after Wollongong City Councillors voted in favour of the motion. Councillor George Takacs filed the motion to ban smoking in Crown Street Mall, which he says will lead to a better atmosphere in the city. “If we can create an image of Wollongong [...]
UOW first to use NBN
UOW Vice-Chancellor, Professor Paul Wellings addressed the NBN Futures expo in Kiama today. Professor Wellings spoke about how broadband will influence the citizens of the Illawarra and the opportunities it will create for UOW. “We’re the first university in the country to be on NBN, so it will be important for us to demonstrate [...]
UOW careers fair
University students filled the university of Wollongong’s URAC Hub yesterday for this semester’s careers fair. Over 67 different businesses filled the halls with various opportunities for the eager students. Bachelor of Environmental Science student, Emily Zouch said, “The fair really showed me a lot of various businesses in my field but I’m still set on [...]
Preloved to your new love
Couldn’t find anything to wear this morning? Got some old clothes that need a new home? The UOW Enviro Collective are holding a clothes swap today at 12:30pm on the Duck pond Lawn. The UOW Enviro Collective are encouraging all students to come along and recycle their preloved clothes. Our reporters will have full coverage [...]
New retirement hub planned for Shell Cove
Warrigal Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider, is set to present plans to Shellharbour Council for a unique $60 Million facility in Shell Cove. Warrigal Care CEO Mark Sewell, will personally lodge the application with Mayor Kellie Marsh tomorrow afternoon. The facility is expected to house a minimum of 250 residents and already has 200 [...]
Weather a worry for WIN Stadium
After gale-force winds destroyed part of WIN Stadiums’ new grandstand in September last year, the Wollongong community called out for answers. As a result, the Illawarra Venues Authority (IVA) launched an enquiry into the event. The former Labor government contributed $30 million toward the construction of the new grandstand; local MP Noreen Hay is looking [...]
Council approves $3 million loan
The Shellharbour council came to a unanimous decision last night after it approved a $3 million proposal to fix local roads. The proposal will now be passed on to await approval from the NSW State Government under the Infrastructure Renewal Scheme. “The loan we are hoping to receive off the government will be a 10 [...]
WIN Stadium inquiry
The Illawarra Venues Authority (IVA) has launched an inquiry after gale force winds destroyed part of WIN Stadium’s western grandstand in September last year. The former Labor government had contributed $30 million toward the construction of the new grandstand that was originally completed in July 2011. The structure, which spans 85m, was supposed to be [...]
Bollygong Festival
Held at UOW from March 19-25, the Bollywood in Wollongong Festival will celebrate India’s rich and exciting culture through its program of film, dance, music and food. A highlight of the event will be the array of Indian films being shown as part of the Indian Film Festival- Bollywood and Beyond from Thursday March 22 [...]
Rydges Wollongong transformation delayed
Rydges Wollongong is committed to its development into a mental health centre, despite a three-month delay in work announced this week. The development partnership between Australian Property Trust and Evolution Health Care was announced in September 2011. It will see the Burelli St premises transform from a 70-room luxury hotel into a 90-bed private psychiatric [...]
WIN Stadium under repair
Construction is well underway on WIN Stadium’s western grandstand after heavy winds caused major damage late last year. The new roof was fitted this weekend, but MP Noreen Hay is still concerned that the structure may not be safe. More details and photos to follow. Photo: Tom Farquhar
Mining Tax Battles On to the High Court
The Gillard government may have won the battle but the war is far from over. In a bid to secure the $10.6 billion mining company tax cuts, Gillard has rallied an offensive against her opponent’s. Yesterday’s victory in the Senate saw the proposed tax, passed by 38 to 32 votes. However, this battle seems far [...]
IC on show for Seniors’ Week
Wollongong University’s innovation campus has provided a tour of its facilities as part of the senior’s week events taking place around the state. “They’re doing a full morning’s tour about the innovation campus; understanding its purpose, seeing some of the facilities, [our] research and development teams and teaching and learning facilities that we have here,” [...]
UOW poet wins Wright prize
University of Wollongong student Joel Ephraims has been named winner of Overland Magazine’s 2011 Judith Wright Poetry Prize for New and Emerging Writers and $6000. The poem, Rock Candy, was inspired by Ephraims’ hectic and contrasted life. “Rock Candy is a product of reading a lot of poetry at the same time as writing a [...]
