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Emergency workers and PTSD

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Newcastle natural history illustrators bring exploratory voyage to life

A collection of works by a group of local natural history illustrators is on show in a unique way at the Newcastle Museum. The exhibition showcases the group's work after they sailed to Port Stephens' Broughton Island in early 2013 to observe and ... >> view original

State of Origin: Newcastle Knights' Sione Mata'utia set to join up with NSW Blues

Knights centre Sione Mata'utia will join the NSW squad in the build-up to next week's State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. Mata'utia, who turned 19 last Thursday, is apparently not being considered to play in the sold-out third game of the ... >> view original

Chasing your passion from Iran to Newcastle

With its beaches, lively suburbs and diverse hinterland, NSW's Hunter region starkly contrasts the arid, dusty environment of Iran. For over a year, Mojtaba Bayest has mulled-over these differences while studying at the University of Newcastle. He is ... >> view original

NSW Police on reducing post-traumatic stress disorder among officers

The Commander of Human Resources for the NSW Police Force, Assistant Commissioner Carlene York said her organisation recognises their employees are at greater risk of developing a mental illness. But she rejected concerns raised by emergency ... >> view original

Stinker's Tales from Port Stephens

Stinker's Tales from Port Stephens is a ten-part series exploring the most popular fishing spots in the NSW Hunter region. The series takes us from Stockton Beach right around to Fingal Bay, stopping in at Boat Harbour, Rocky Point, Soldiers Point, the ... >> view original

A psychologist's perspective on post-traumatic stress disorder

Newcastle-based clinical psychologist, Matthew Stanton says emergency workers are particularly susceptible to PTSD because of the nature of their work. He says personnel tend to switch their emotions off in order to cope. "[For example], if a person is ... >> view original

Iron ore: Pilbara exports up, price drops again

IRON ore exports from Port Hedland, the world's largest iron ore port, hit a record high in June as prices continue to fall. Figures released by the Pilbara Ports Authority show iron ore exports in June rose 14 per cent to 38.3 million tonnes compared ... >> view original

Australian dollar slides on poor retail data

The Australian dollar is sharply lower today on news of weaker-than-expected retail sales for May, which has kept the door open to an interest-rate cut later this year. Retail sales rose by 0.3 per cent in May from April, the Australian Bureau of ... >> view original

Greek debt default dents NZ share prices

New Zealand shares have slipped as uncertainty over Greece's debt default sapped risk appetite and demand for equities. The SP/NZX 50 Index edged back 0.58 points, or 0.01 per cent, to 5840.89 on Friday. Within the index, 26 stocks fell, 16 rose and ... >> view original