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Hunter leads the way on global cancer care with world-first training and research centre

A world-first specialised radiation oncology centre opens at the University of Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022

Transport wishlist focuses on Newcastle's 'neglected' areas

Labor ward 4 councillor Elizabeth Adamczyk said there had been a "gross oversight" of the western suburbs in state government planning for infrastructure and transport.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2022

We spoke to the exhausted flood-response teams in the Hunter Valley. Here's what they need when the next floods strike

People living in the Hunter region of New South Wales know all too well the devastation disasters can bring. After enduring the 2019-2020 horror bushfire season, La Niña settled in for three wet summers and residents experienced back-to-back floods.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022

Almost 1000 more places at University of Newcastle

It will provide extra places for people studying bachelor and sub-bachelor courses in areas such as education, nursing, health, IT and engineering.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2022

Investigating cold cases, potential miscarriages of justice a slow burn unlike Reddit, true crime

True crime makes great entertainment in popular podcasts and documentaries. But do these shows match reality?

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

Fines for bald tyres rise by 3900 per cent

Topics: Fines for bald tyres, locals only and a Honeysuckle hackathon.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2022

University of Newcastle's smoking mice experiments under a cloud

Attitudes toward animal experiments

Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2022

'Gruesome' smoking experiments on mice happened at University of Newcastle

Mice were forced into tiny plastic tubes and cigarette smoke pumped directly into their nostrils.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2022

Thinking about bariatric surgery for weight loss? Here's what to consider

Bariatric surgery is weight-loss surgery to treat obesity or reduce weight-related health complications. These surgeries alter the structure of the digestive tract, which helps reduce hunger.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2022

Quick plays: All you need to know from a weekend of sport in Newcastle

An international debut, important first-up win and points on the board.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2022