Last Top Stories: Trent Barrett lists waterfront home near Wollongong ahead of Manly coaching move

Trent Barrett lists waterfront home near Wollongong ahead of Manly coaching move

HAVING just scored the top coaching job at the Manly Sea Eagles, Trent Barrett is uprooting the family and selling their stunning waterfront home near Wollongong. Barrett, who moved to the area in 1996 to began his playing career with the Illawarra ... >> view original

Saving sex with science - the Wollongong-produced condom set to revolutionise ...

Along with his team at the University of Wollongong's Intelligent Polymer Research Institute, he's been developing a new type of condom that feels lifelike, but offers even more sexual health protection than a latex condom. He makes them from hydrogels ... >> view original

Destination Wollongong chairman stands down

What Wollongong Wants was an important part of his speech on Tuesday when Destination Wollongong chairman and director Matt Davidson stood down from the board after his second stint in the role. Mr Davidson's resignation coincides with a change in ... >> view original

Triple treat of ballet for Wollongong

The triple bill of ballet rolling towards Wollongong is a study in contrasts – from a mass of tiptoeing tutus, to a slapstick comedy rumble, then finally the intense control and serenity of Swan Lake. The Dancers Company will visit Wollongong this week ... >> view original

Wollongong science centre expansions planned to meet growing demand

"Without these skills, Australia's economic growth will be stalled and we'll be buying in these skills," Wollongong Science Centre and Planetarium interim director Stuart Creal says. "Ensuring we have the workforce available to develop the country is ... >> view original

14 million Windows 10 installs in 24 hours

Microsoft has claimed the latest version of its Windows operating system was installed on 14 million devices in the first 24 hours after release. In a blog post, Microsoft's Yusuf Mehdi said launch events had been held around the world for Windows 10 ... >> view original

Ferrari 488 Spider - Is this set to be the best Ferrari ever?

There's something a little bit special about a drop-top Ferrari. The idea of open top motoring is always an appealing one, but combine that with an over-the-top dose of Maranello magic and it's almost to good to resist. Unfortunately in the past the ... >> view original

Luxury smartwatch maker Olio adds 24k gold to its repertoire

Back in March, Olio introduced a new kind of smartwatch to the world: the Model One. Olio aimed to set itself apart from other smartwatches by going premium; really premium. We're talking surgical-grade stainless steel, precision forged housing ... >> view original

Outgoing Transport Accident Commission boss, Victoria police call for lower ...

Victoria's road toll could be reduced to close to zero if the drink-driving limit was lowered, according to the outgoing head of the Transport Accident Commission (TAC). Janet Dore is calling for the legal blood-alcohol level for drivers to be reduced ... >> view original

Streaming TV bundles leverage Netflix to steal Foxtel's thunder

Pay TV-lite bundles like Telstra TV look set to be the next weapon in the battle for Australian lounge rooms. Telstra's plan to bring the Roku streaming media player to Australia is a step in the right direction, but what's more interesting is talk of ... >> view original