Last Top Stories: Raft of old rockers heading to Wollongong

Raft of old rockers heading to Wollongong

A resurgence of artists from yesteryear have been heading back to the stage this year instead of towards the retirement home, and promoters say it's because we love reliving the past. Tribute bands have always been a winner for venues, with the ... >> view original

New York debut for Wollongong designer

Wollongong fashion designer Antonella Ianni is making a big impact in the Big Apple as part of New York Fashion Week. Ms Ianni was invited to showcase her signature collection after a meeting with the director of Fashion Palette in Sydney earlier this ... >> view original

Wollongong hosts top VIEW convention

On Saturday, up to 200 delegates will join the Walk with a VIEW along the Wollongong foreshore to recognise the club's link with The Smith Family, sponsoring disadvantaged students of all ages to help them reach their full potential through education. >> view original

Calls for Wollongong council to fix flood fiasco

POLL: Wollongong City Council should fund capital works to fix a creek that repeatedly floods homes in Thirroul, a northern suburbs councillor says. Residents of Lachlan Street in Thirroul were flooded after heavy rains in late August caused Hewitts ... >> view original

Wollongong property tipped to hold

Real Estate Institute of NSW president Malcolm Gunning said there could be a rise in residential vacancy rates as some workers left rental properties and sought work elsewhere. But he said investor demand and Wollongong's status as a desirable location ... >> view original

I lost two relatives to ice: Qld MP Gordon

FAR north Queensland MP Billy Gordon has spoken about the heartache of losing two relatives to the drug ice. MR Gordon revealed on Friday his 22-year-old cousin and an uncle had both taken their own lives after using the highly addictive drug. >> view original

Blood test could change way cancer is diagnosed

A blood test identifying gene mutations in DNA could help GPs diagnose cancer quicker. Credit: PA. A new blood test identifying cancer-specific gene mutations in DNA could be a "game-changer" in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, researchers claim. >> view original

Research shows high blood pressure our leading death risk

HIGH blood pressure is Australia's number-one death risk factor - contributing to 28,500 deaths every year. An international study led by Melbourne University professor Alan Lopez found blood pressure was the top cause of death in Australian men and ... >> view original

Nighttime social media linked to depression

Teens who use their phone at night, for specifically social media, could be at risk of depression. Photo / iStock. A lack of sleep among teenagers who are spending the night hours on social media can cause depression and anxiety, according to a study. >> view original

Costa Rica Lifts 15-Year Ban on Fertility Treatment

As the only country in the world to outlaw in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment, Costa Ricans will be – for the first time in 15 years – presented with the possibility of having fertility treatments, according to an executive decree signed Thursday ... >> view original