University of Newcastle issues safety alert over dangers of texting while walking
Students Ahmed Alqorashi, Shan Cai and Arlen East at the University of Newcastle, where staff have been warned about using phones while walking.Photo: Jonathon CarrollThe dangers of texting and driving are well known but University of Newcastle staff have been left puzzled by a "safety alert" not to text and walk.A group email to employees says "a number of university staff" have been treated this year for injuries suffered on campus while using their phones to text, email or check social media...>> view originalIce forum to address drug use in Newcastle - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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Cruise ship Pacific Dawn returns to NewcastleByJASON GORDONNov. 23, 2015, 8:30 p.m.NEWCASTLE put on a picture-perfect spring day for the start of the lucrative cruise season with the Pacific Dawn slipping into port on Monday.The Pacific Dawn cruise ship leaves Newcastle on Monday. Picture: Simone De PeakHunter grows in popularity as international destinationNEWCASTLE put on a picture-perfect spring day for the start of the lucrative cruise season with the Pacific Dawn slipping into port on Monda..>> view originalJASON GORDON: Casualties of turf war
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