Between the Mountains and the Sea

Water is at the heart of the Illawarra. The streams run down the escarpment into the ocean and in between the mountains and the sea lies a massive body of water - Lake Illawarra. It's these natural wonders that draw people to live here. But in the floods of 2022, many homes in the Illawarra were damaged. Some clifftop houses are even at risk of falling into the ocean and the marine life is changing due to warming sea temperatures. In this episode we ask what our future will look like in a dangerously warming climate? Between the Mountains and the Sea is a podcast by the University of Wollongong’s third year journalism students and a production of UOWTV.  Credits: Host - Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro. Producers - Grace Odea, Jeannae Parker, Nikki Bailey, Scarlett Lewis, Sophie Brown and Lauren Semple Guests - Michelle Lewis, Jo and Kerry Walker, Dr Hugh Forehead, Dr Trudy Costa and Dr Karen Raubenheimer from the University of Wollongong, Cassandra Webber, an active member of local beach clean up groups, also from the University of Wollongong. Supervising producer - Jennifer Macey Logo Art - Madison Bush Music - Blue Dot Sessions UOWTV.com uow.edu.au

The Wollongong region is known for its beautiful coastlines, and this connection to water seems to flow into the region’s creative scene too seeping into the work of local artists and creatives. This episode follows four stories of water and creativity. We hear how different local artists express their connection to water through theatre, sculpture, video and audio, and even a touch of synchronised swimming. Between the Mountains and the Sea is a podcast by the University of Wollongong’s third year journalism students and a production of UOWTV. It was recorded in the UOW Radio studios at the Wollongong Campus which is on the land of the Dharawal, Wadi Wadi, Ilouri and Yuin peoples. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional owners and the original storytellers of this land. Credits:  Host - Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro. Producers - Emily Chate, Abbey Philpott, Tyneesha Williams, Georgia Luscombe and Will Cuckson Guests - Artist Friederike Krishnabhakdi-Vasilakis, Playwright and Director Anne-Louise Rentell, Ocean Photographer Ian Hollis, Lily a competitive synchronised swimmer and Jo Lim, head coach of the Sydney Emeralds.  Supervising Producer - Jennifer Macey Logo Art - Meredith Bush Music - Blue Dot Sessions UOWTV.com UOW.edu.au

In this episode we are tasting the waters. Join us as we find out exactly where in the Illawarra our drinking water comes from. We visit a local brewery that turns water, and a few other vital ingredients, into beer and we ask the question, do we sometimes form a possible unhealthy attachment to the vestibule that holds it. Between the Mountains and the Sea is a podcast by the University of Wollongong’s third year journalism students and a production of UOWTV. It was recorded in the UOW Radio studios at the Wollongong Campus which is on the land of the Dharawal, Wadi Wadi, Ilouri and Yuin peoples. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional owners and the original storytellers of this land. Credits:  Host - Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro Producers - Filitsa Vais, Shelby Gilbert, Sophie Little, Jasper Baumann  Guests - Ali Jane Smith from Protect Our Waters, Phil O’Shea owner of Five Barrel Brewing, Lily Mahoney expressing her love for emotional support water bottles. You also heard from George and Alison, Mykala, Georgia, Montana, Scott, Ethan. Supervising Producer - Jennifer Macey Logo - Madison Bush Music - Blue Dot Sessions uowtv.com uow.edu.au

It’s fair to say, Aussie kids are in the water from birth. We learn to swim as babies, we have swimming carnivals all through school we spend our summers at the local pool or at the beach or at the river. Or if you're lucky to grow up in the Illawarra your pool is carved into the rocky platforms of the coastline and filled with salty seawater. This episode follows the rich history of how our ocean pools came to be. We meet the people who swim in them, the team of four who clean them and the creatures and surfers who gather just beyond them.  Between the Mountains and the Sea is produced by third year journalism students at the University of Wollongong and is a production of UOWTV.  It's recorded in the UOW Radio studios at the Wollongong Campus which is on the land of the Dharawal, Ilouri, and Wadi Wadi peoples. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional owners and the original storytellers of this land. Credits: Host - Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro Producers/reporters - Jeremy Eager, Elly Moore, Marcus Zouroudis, Joseph Sahyoun, Rhese Loscialpo  Guests - “Doggy” Davis, life member of the Marlins swimming club, Grant Armour, leader of the ‘Rock Pool Gang” at Wollongong City Council, Teniel Mifsud UOW PhD candidate,  Elecia and Spence from the Gong Gurfers. Graham “Doggy” Davis, life member of the Marlins swimming club, Supervising producer - Jennifer Macey Logo Art - Madison Bush Music - Blue Dot Sessions uowtv.com uow.edu.au

Between the Mountains and the Sea is a new podcast by the University of Wollongong’s third year journalism students. Join us as we explore the Illawarra the coastal region just south of Sydney, Australia. Known for its stunning beaches, picturesque ocean pools carved into the rocky headlands, and creeks that run down from the escarpment and the vibrant, talented characters that call the Illawarra home.  In our first podcast series we’re exploring water as a theme, covering everything from ocean pools, synchronised swimming, how to photograph waves, undersea audio art installations to the threat of flooding and climate change and how we turn water into beer with a tour of a local brewery.  Hosted by UOW student, Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro, this podcast was recorded in the UOW Radio studios at the Wollongong Campus which is on the land of the Dharawal, Ilouri, Wadi Wadi and Yuin peoples. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional owners and the original storytellers of this land. Subscribe wherever you get your favourite podcasts. www.uowtv.com www.uow.edu.au