House-hunt poses challenges for University Students
University of Wollongong students are experiencing long waits, complicated applications and crowded inspections in the battle to secure a rental before the new year. Wollongong’s competitive rental market continues to create barriers for students seeking to find...
New UOW Swim Club Boosts Water Confidence for Students
The University of Wollongong has recently launched a new Swim Club, led by student volunteers, to help students build water confidence in a relaxed and social environment. The presence of a swim club at UOW has been missing for the last few years, despite the...
Trash turned to treasure at Kirribilli Markets
As experts warn against the dangers of overconsumption, stall-holders at one of Sydney’s iconic markets have turned to other people’s rubbish to make their products more sustainable. Australia is estimated to have around 75.8 million tonnes of unused waste and many...
‘Cheering’ for a chance as an olympic sport
After this years breakdancing scandal with Raygun in the Paris 2024 Olympics, the debate over whether dance and cheerleading should be considered a sport continues to heat up. Broadcasted media portrayals of dance and cheerleading across streaming platforms is...
Students grapple with rising costs as placement payments await 2025
Students undertaking placement are nervous about the cost-of-living, despite the Albanese government’s promise to pay students from July next year. The government has pledged to pay students studying teaching, nursing and social work undergoing placement $319.50 per...
Ladbrokes million dollar chase stirs up greyhound welfare concerns
Animal welfare group Animal Liberation will take to the streets of Wentworth Park this Friday in a protest against the Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase (MDC) calling for an end to what they call a “dog killing industry”. Regional Campaigns Manager for Animal Liberation,...
University of Wollongong law students challenge AI in new study
A University of Wollongong lecturer has pitted students studying criminal law against ten AI-generated responses in their 2023 final exam, as part of his study into the capabilities of AI. A criminal law lecturer at the University of Wollongong, Dr Armin Alimardani,...
The power of caffeine over future generations
Caffeine consumption is surging among younger generations, with Millennials and Gen Z members reporting increased intake of coffee and energy drinks. A study by Medianet in January found 64 per cent of Millennials drink two to three coffees per day while 42 per...
Woonona surfer secures wildcard for masters championship
A Woonona surfer has received a wildcard into the surfing masters championship to be held in Central America next week. Surfers from around the world will compete in the ISA World Masters Surfing Championship, the seventh annual event hosted by Surf City in El...
10 Years of Yours and Owls celebrated at UOW
Yours and Owls held their 10th Birthday Party Festival at the University of Wollongong over the weekend, bringing in music lovers to celebrate the milestone. The event’s lineup was full of Aussie musicians such as Peking Duk and Alice Ivy, and included UOW alumni such...
Pet owners, be warned: Tick season is here
Warmer temperatures have arrived and so have potentially deadly paralysis ticks. Pet owners are urged to stay up to date with tick prevention treatments and to often check their pet’s fur. Roughly 10,000 dogs are affected by ticks every year and approximately 500 of...
The Last Flex: Chris Bumstead Retires after 6th Consecutive Olympia Win
In a surprising turn of events, six-time consecutive Mr. Olympia champion Chris Bumstead has announced his retirement from professional bodybuilding. The 29-year-old Canadian athlete made the announcement during a live Q&A session with fans on social media,...