A Wollongong court has heard allegations of harassment involving teenage boys and girls during the 2026 South Coast Public School Dance Festival, with a magistrate describing the incident as evidence of a “breakdown in masculine culture.” The case centres on claims that female students were harassed and intimidated during the event, sparking concerns from parents and organisers about student behaviour, supervision and respect toward young women. The matter has intensified discussion around school culture and accountability in the Illawarra region.