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Spotlight on crime fiction at South Coast Readers and Writers Festival
Roger Simpson is a television writer and producer known for his work on Halifax f.p. and its re-boot, Halifax: Retribution. More recently, Roger has written a series of crime novels – Transgression,…
Solstice Swim: Winter Wonder Women gather at Austinmer ocean pool
On Friday, June 21, the Flame’s Tyneesha Williams met the Winter Wonder Women at Austinmer Pool for a sunset swim to mark the winter solstice. Here’s what a few of the women said about…
Thoughts on Rising Up: Viewers share verdict on film fundraiser at UOW
On Wednesday, June 19, UOW Science Space hosted a screening of Rising Up. Produced by ocean advocate Kal Glanznig, the documentary investigates the impacts of the climate crisis and plastic pollution on different communities, and showcases the voices of young…
Meet a Flame writer: Tyneesha Williams
University of Wollongong student Tyneesha Williams has just finished a successful internship at the Flame, during which she’s interviewed everyone from theatre goers to poets. To celebrate, we turned the tables and…
Photos from Thirroul Seaside Festival’s Art Show launch night
Volunteers have pulled off another fantastic Art Show at the 2024 Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival. Denise James, principal of Bulli High School, opened the show at Thirroul Community Centre on Friday night, May…
‘Dreaming Inside’ is changing the narrative and building confidence for those doing time
When Aunty Barbara Nicholson first stepped foot in Junee Correctional Centre 13 years ago to teach creative writing to Indigenous inmates she thought it was going to be a “one-off”. Last week…
Yarning Poetry with Anne-Marie Te Whiu
Anne-Marie Te Whiu is a Maori-Australian editor, weaver, writer, festival director and cultural producer. Her work is led by a deep sense of connection, to herself, her community and the places they…
American Psycho The Musical: Local take on cult classic comes to IPAC
American Psycho The Musical will make its Australian amateur premiere at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre in Wollongong, opening on Thursday, May 23. Jarrod Riesinger, director and producer at Rising Arts Productions,…
Short and sweet: Tafe students fund film via bake sale
A group of TAFE Wollongong students have raised almost $3500 to make their short film, a queer coming-of-age story set in the 90s. The director of Dear Ocean, I love you, Tamia Herrera,…