What Does it Mean to be an Artist? Tegan Ware talks Cicada
"It does feel very, very Wollongong and very local, and I think it hits close to home."
'Felt like a grand final': Warilla ends 708-day Group 7 first grade drought
Almost two years of heartache was washed away on Sunday afternoon when the Warilla-Lake South Gorillas ended a 708-day first grade win drought with a 12-8 victory over the Milton-Ulladulla Bulldogs at Cec Glenholmes Oval. The two sides headed to the break locked at 4-all
Public Figures is in the Public Interest!
Oh Victoria, a state of many things. Think sports, the arts, culture, and world-class coffee. Being firmly from New South Wales though, I've long considered it my utmost responsibility to take any shot at Victoria I can get, given our rivalry predates Federation, but even I, a
I filmed a music video at my ex-situationship's music video themed birthday party (a manifesto)
There is a time in every woman’s life where she must confront her sexualisation with ironic detachment. Where the condition of sitting on the line between being desired and being disgusting forms, there is the potential for public spectacle. The process of idealisation can be the basis for the
"The cliches are unfortunately true": Karin McCracken on Heartbreak Hotel
Fresh from RISING Festival Melbourne, the Edinburgh Fringe, and Soho Theatre London, Heartbreak Hotel is a synth-studded dissection of a serious breakup. It combines storytelling with science and a soundtrack of your favourite classic breakup songs to explore what heartbreak does to our bodies, and hopes to leave us
Project Q Fashion Show, a moment that changed the Illawarra arts scene forever
On the last night of July, a line of divas formed outside of Van Q on the corner of Crown and Keira. This show was a culmination of the Illawarra’s finest and most creative minds put into Action. Organised by James Windle, Monty Colwill, Felix Wylla, Quirine Van Nispen,
The Gala Week 3, Spring 2026
Project Q Fashion Show review, Warilla ends 708-day Group 7 first grade drought, and more
“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."
The Gala Week 12, Autumn 2026
Ethan Floyd fresh off the Global Sumud Flotilla, Come on Aussie: an interview with Playlunch, and more
Six straight: second half surge powers Albion Park to victory over Gerringong in top of the table clash
The Albion Park-Oak Flats Eagles are the only remaining unbeaten side in Group 7 after a dominant second half secured the side a 22-14 win over the Gerringong Lions at Michael Cronin Oval on Saturday. The Eagles overturned a narrow halftime deficit with three tries in 18 minutes
Come on Aussie: an interview with Playlunch
Australia is home to some of the greatest things on earth. From the longest continuous culture to the boomerang and Woomera, all the way along to the Hills Hoist, Holden, Victa, and the Wi-Fi all around us. Yep, Australia is certainly home to some great things, and we’re
On being ‘emotionally avoidant and evil’, ‘insecure and taking it to HR’: your week 12 dating advice
Painfully one-sided situationship trade got you down? Friends tired of you talking about the same chop hoe non-stop? Want advice about dating from someone who has made notoriously bad romantic choices? The Gala is here to help! We are starting a dating and situationships advice column. Submit your