Women at the Olympics have equal claim to glory
Broadcasters should take note: the Olympics demonstrate that given half a chance, women compete as thrillingly and ferociously as men, and audiences love it. Women at the Olympics have equal claim to glory Emma Tonegato scores a try during the Women's Gold Medal Rugby Sevens match between Australia and New Zealand in Rio. Photo: Getty ImagesSilver medalists Emily Seebohm, Taylor McKeown, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell celebrate on the podium during the medal ..>> view originalSun shakes the Illawarra's winter blues
The Illawarra set for its warmest four-day August spell in five years. Sophie Wallace and her American friend Madi Ambos enjoy Monday's sunshine at City beach in Wollongong. The late-winter warmth should hang around until a cool change hits on Friday. Picture: Adam McLeanForget the winter blues. It was a case of blue skies and spring-like sunshine across the Illawarra on Monday. And, there’s plenty more warmth on the way. Temperatures across the region climbed to 20 degrees at Bel..>> view originalWolves' tough season a learning experience
Our Wollongong Wolves season might not look like much of success on paper. Our Wollongong Wolves season might not look like much of success on paper.BIG NIGHT: Wollongong's Zac MacKenzie heads the ball during the Wolves FFA Cup game against Sydney FC. Picture: ROBERT PEETIt’s true, things didn’t quite work out as well as the could have this year.But while circumstances could have been much different in some areas, there was still plenty for us take out of 2016 across the board.Fro..>> view originalUOW parking spaces moved in upgrade
Hundreds of parking spaces within the University of Wollongong have been lost due to construction work. build it: Construction of a multi-storey car park at the university has led to the temporary loss of on-campus spaces. Pictures: Adam McLeanHundreds of parking spaces within the University of Wollongong campus have been lost due to construction work.But a contingency plan is in place to ensure suburban streets are not choked with an influx of extra cars looking for a place to pa..>> view originalCalls to welcome home Illawarra athletes in style
Calls are growing for her and fellow Wollongong athletes to be given a big welcome home. How to welcome home: Emma McKeon with her bronze medal after the women's 200m freestyle final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Pic: Adam Pretty/Getty Images. With Emma McKeon the most successful Australia athlete at the Rio Olympics, calls are growing for her and fellow Wollongong athletes to be given a big welcome home. The 22-year-old swimmer will leave Rio with four medals including the full ..>> view originalAnsell shares aroused by potential condom business sale
There was nothing coy about the proposition being made to the financial markets on Monday by condom maker Ansell.It is looking to sell the business that has put a smile on the face of Australians for more than 100 years: Condoms. More System Videos Previous slide Next slide A new condom HGH in the underworld The Macquarie Marshes Opera in the bush Walking for happiness Parrot Preschool LIVE: Question Time ..>> view originalBig bubbles, no trouble for kids during Science Week
Kids pop in to Wollongong Science Centre to celebrate National Science Week BUBBLE TROUBLE: Science Centre and Planetarium intern Philip Chuvis demonstrates the science behind bubbles to four-year-old Ruby Wilkinson during National Science Week. Picture: Anna WarrWollongong Science Centre and Planetarium was bursting at the seams on Monday when pre-schoolers and school children popped in to celebrate National Science Week.Children aged between two and four from Seascape Early Lea..>> view originalGregson starts his pursuit of a Rio final berth
Bulli’s Ryan Gregson will begin his Rio 2016 campaign on Tuesday night with a steely focus on going one better than he did four years ago. Bulli’s Ryan Gregson will begin his Rio 2016 campaign on Tuesday night with a steely focus on going one better than he did four years ago.The 26-year-old 1500m star fell agonisingly short of a spot in the event’s final in London 2012, but has arrived in Brazil ready to reach the sport’s big stage.Gregson has travelled to his second Olympic Game..>> view originalHawks miss stars for Darwin series with 36ers
ILLAWARRA Hawks have suffered a setback on the eve of a three-match exhibition series against Adelaide 36ers in Darwin with imports Rotnei Clarke and Michael Holyfield ruled out.Visa issues have stalled their arrivals into Australia, while Kevin White has SEABL commitments with Bendigo Braves, meaning Rob Beveridge’s Hawks will suit seven contracted players, supplemented with development players.Illawarra’s “magnificent seven” will be Rhys Martin, Mitch Norton, Tim Coenraad, Oscar Forman, AJ Ogi..>> view originalVictorious Zunic leans on local champ
JORDAN Zunic pointed to the local knowledge of his caddie John Croker and a turnaround birdie at the par-3 14th hole as big factors in his two-stroke win over Max McCardle in the inaugural NT PGA Championship.Palmerston club member and a scratch golfer, Croker was Zunic’s guiding light after offering his services to the smooth swinging Sydneysider for the final 36 holes after a “few quiet beers’’ with him on Friday night.“I couldn’t have done it without him, John’s local knowledge and even telli..>> view original
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