Last Top Stories: Newcastle natural history illustrators bring exploratory voyage to life

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

Emergency workers and PTSD

Subscribe/RSS. Expand/Collapse. RSS Subscribe to ABC Newcastle NSW features · RSS Subscribe to all ABC Local features. Topics: health, mental-health. Locations: newcastle-2300. Print page; Email this · Permalink. Share ... >> 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

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

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

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

Drink-driving charge for faulkner

Australia and Lancashire all-rounder James Faulkner has admitted making "an error of judgement" after being charged with drink-driving by Greater Manchester Police. Red Rose overseas star Faulkner, 25, has been released on bail and faces a court ... >> view original

Rioli has huge impact again for Hawks

Cyril Rioli can do more damage with 10 disposals than most AFL players would manage with 30. (AAP). Previous Next Show Grid. Hawthorn Hawks player Cyril Rioli. Previous Next Hide Grid. Image. 1/. Video. Audio. Hawthorn small forward Cyril Rioli kicked ... >> view original

Sterlo chimes in on Foran Eels' deal

Club great Peter Sterling has revealed he played a key role in helping secure the services of star five-eighth Kieran Foran at Parramatta. Regarded as the best No.6 on the Eels' books since Sterling's halves partner Brett Kenny from Parramatta's glory ... >> view original