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Thursday 5 March 2026
Dr Tamantha Stutchbury named 2026 Wollongong Local Woman of the Year
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Wollongong academic secures Fulbright for international cybersecurity research
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Business and Economy
Is another huge and costly road project really Sydney's best option right now?
NSW looks intent on pressing ahead with a huge road project without releasing a business case. Among the many concerns is the failure to look at lower-emission alternatives.
Environment and Energy
Air quality near busy Australian roads up to 10 times worse than official figures
Air quality on Australia’s roads matters. But to date, air quality monitoring at roadsides has been inadequate.
Environment and Energy
Good mobile communication networks and services are vital
3G mobile networks need to be enhanced with extra towers to ensure dependable, good communications during emergencies.
Science and Technology
The coronavirus contact tracing app won't log your location, but it will reveal who you hang out with
There are plans to introduce a contact tracing mobile app to help curb COVID-19’s spread, but do Australians trust their data in the hands of the government?
Science and Technology
Aspiring tech innovators receive prestigious scholarships
Westpac announces seven UOW students among recipients of 2020 Young Technologists Scholarships
Health and Medicine
Researchers come together to protect health workers against COVID-19
UOW teams are pooling their 3D printing capabilities to produce face shields to protect the region’s healthcare workers.