“A really silly amount of fun”: Yve Blake talks new play Mackenzie
"Watching what our director Virginia has been cooking up, I’m severely gagged. So I can’t wait for our audiences to be gagged by it as well."
From Dharawal and Gadigal, to Gaza: Nationwide Palestine Solidarity Week
From the 27th of April to the 1st of May, students on campuses around the country observed Nationwide Palestine Solidarity Week by demanding their universities cut ties to weapons industries. For the duration of this week, the University of Wollongong Palestine Society held a banner outside the library for students
Dogs’ day out: Collegians score comprehensive win over Sutherland-Loftus to remain unbeaten
Collegians have moved to a 2-0 start in the Illawarra Rugby League’s Harrigan Cup competition, courtesy of a 29-6 win over the Sutherland-Loftus Pirates at Collegians Sports Complex on Sunday. The fast-starting Collie Dogs turned a 19-0 half time advantage into a six-tries-to-one victory, with centre Cooper Barnes and
They're no illusion: an interview with LARGE MIRAGE
Anyone who knows me knows that first and foremost, I’m a sucker for all things 70s. Bell bottom jeans, flared shirt collars that look like they have a razor’s edge, big cars with thirsty V8s, and, most importantly, the music. From Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The Who,
First May Day music comp in Wollongong turns prose into power
Coming off the back of the city’s long-running May Day parade on Friday, a music competition brought a buzzing crowd to Globe Lane for a showcase of working class anthems. Six acts entered the competition by submitting an original protest song or cover of a classic, and three finalists
You up for some Two-up?
Two–up, the gambling game you are only able to partake in once a year. This ANZAC Day, I wanted to take my chances on the coin toss. With the tradition taking place across several venues in Wollongong for the day, I decided to check it out. Armed with five
Peace is Union Business: May Day 2026
May 1st: May Day, International Worker’s Day… ie. Union Christmas. Five o’clock: outside the Teachers Federation folks of all sorts gathered together, holding banners and flags. Spirited music to the tune of “Study War No More” (courtesy of the Rising Tide Street Band) filled the air. Soon, the
So what exactly are UOW's relaitonship with weapons companies?
Here at The Gala, we respect your time, so * The University of Wollongong (UOW) is one of the major research contributors to DMTC (Defence Materials Technology Centre), which is a company that organises military research and development between different parties. * Through it, UOW has helped defence companies like BAESMA, Thales,
Interview with Sheridan Harbridge, author of the musical My Brilliant Career
Interviewed by Levi Murray, Questions prepared by Serena Emanuele
Possum Gully to the Gong: My Brilliant Career Lands at the IPAC
‘To have it be something that people want to see again and again and again… it makes it worth it.’
Are you feeling teased yet? An interview with Scarlett McKahey
Many have said rock and roll is a man’s business. In my humble opinion, those people should pull their heads out of their arse. Look at Janis Joplin, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett and Chrissie Hynde, to name a few. Look at bands like The Runaways. Now look
Last-minute heroics see Eagles steal victory in local derby against Stingrays
The Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles left it late to secure their second straight win to open the Group 7 season with an 18-14 victory over Stingrays of Shellharbour at Flinders Field on Saturday. A last-minute try to winger Mitchell Potts saw the Eagles emerge victors from a back and forth