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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
Alanna Tomazin

'The best of all worlds': young people happier in the Hunter

University of Newcastle marine science student Emma Dubos says she's happier in Newcastle than in Sydney. Picture by Peter Lorimer

WHEN Emma Dubos took a 15-minute drive to the beach from her university campus accommodation for the first time, it was euphoric.

"I was just like oh my gosh I'm in Newcastle, studying my dream course and I'm at the beach - it was just beyond happiness," the 20-year-old said.

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