Elevating Accessibility: Local train station undergoes renovation due to lack of accessibility

Unanderra Train Station has recently been renovated to improve accessibility and to ensure a smoother experience for all passengers after failing to meet their needs. Renovations at Unanderra Train Station have significantly improved accessibility, ensuring that all...

Migration: the key to solving or prolonging Australia’s housing crisis?

Reports released by two organisations - Master Builders Australia and Sustainable Population Australia – have highlighted a policy debate over whether migration is a solution or a contributing factor to the housing crisis. Master Builders Australia, the nation's...

The rise of ‘Underconsumption Core’

It's 9:30 on a Saturday morning, you slide open the mirrored door to your built-in closet and begin to flick through the mismatched coat hangers. As your fingers lightly graze each article of clothing, deep-buried memories begin to flood in. There's the tank top you...

Are our roads getting worse? Yes, yes they are.

I was, in fact, working on a real story, but potholes got in the way. It's a common enough story. Currently, living in more remote or lower economic areas in Australia means potholes are almost a design choice for Australian roads. I admit that issues like COVID-19...

Every round is Magic Round: shorter format a game-changer for small bush footy towns

Buried in the depths of the vast chasm of content on social media is a humble line in the bio of a regional sporting minnow. ‘Smallest town in the state with a rugby league team!’ This claim belongs to the Rankins Springs Dragons, a club from a dusty little town,...

The anti-Zionist moment: reflecting on the year of revelation

October 15, 2023: hundreds mass together in Hyde Park. Police patrols roam the walkways in duos, looking for any sign of dissent or violence. Black, white, and grey checkered scarves cloak the necks of many in the crowd. People gather, despite vague threats from...

UOW’s surfing innovators

Sunlight beats down upon the waves, palm trees rustle in the light offshore breeze, and a hut on the beach pleads for you to come in and crack open a Bintang. The water here feels hotter than you want it to be; you feel like you’re sweating. The University of...

HSV, what do you think you know about it?

Herpes has become like a word you learn, and then suddenly hear everywhere. First I hear a podcast describe the of dilemma of a 19-year-old girl — my age — who was diagnosed with genital herpes, and she was really struggling. Then, a few days later, a Tiktok appeared...

“Sephora kids” and the role of social media in shaping children’s skincare routines

At the beginning of this year, I went for my yearly trip to replenish my makeup collection. It was just after my house had been flooded, and I had lost a good chunk of my makeup and skincare collection in the brunt of it. The beginning of 2024 was rough - with the...

Female coaches inspiring a new generation in high performance environments

At the Paris Olympics, 55 per cent of the National team were female athletes and Australia’s first 12 medals were won by women - a record-breaking achievement that was widely celebrated. So why is it that according to the Australian Institute of Sport, female coaches...
Hospitality abuse: that’s just business

Hospitality abuse: that’s just business

Working in hospitality is common amongst university students: cleaning dishes, working behind a bar, waiting tables, it's almost a rite of passage, a way of earning some cash and developing independence and a work ethic. But hospitality can also be toxic. Studies show...

A potential future for console gaming?

A potential future for console gaming?

UOW gamers have weighed in on what a recent court battle will mean for console gaming. In 2020, Fortnite creators Epic Games brought two lawsuits into play against both Apple and Google, alleging they were monopolising Apple and Android products respectively through...

Running in fear: a world of considerations

Running in fear: a world of considerations

‘Running in Fear: A World of Considerations’ explores the delicate balance between freedom and fear that women experience when running at night. Through personal stories, including the author’s own late-night runs, research, and interviews, this feature delves into the constant vigilance women must maintain in public spaces. The article sheds light on systemic issues, the burden of self-protection, and society’s failure to address male violence. It’s a call to action and a call to rethink how we approach women’s safety, challenging the status quo and demanding a world where women can exist, without fear.

School holiday program organised by MCCI

School holiday program organised by MCCI

The Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra organises sports and recreational activities for all youth during the school holiday period. Youth worker of the Multicultural Communities Council Illawarra, Emily Duncan said the activities help youngsters keep fit and...