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CommunityHunter River Forum brings councils and community together on catchment resilience
The Hunter Joint Organisation joined councils, Traditional Owners and scientists at the Hunter River Forum to explore nature-based catchment solutions.
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CommunityHMRI trials smartphone app to help asthma patients manage breathlessness
HMRI and University of Newcastle researchers are trialling the BRAID smartphone app to help adults with asthma manage breathlessness and stay active.
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CommunityAround 35 pastoral musicians gather for first Nourishment Day event
Around 35 pastoral musicians from across the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle gathered for the diocese's first Nourishment Day of prayer and song.
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CommunityBishop Michael Kennedy announces South Korea pilgrimage for World Youth Day 2027
Bishop Michael Kennedy has announced a Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle pilgrimage to South Korea for World Youth Day 2027.
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CommunityPre-loved book sale raises $4,672 for CatholicCare social services
An inaugural Pre-loved Book Sale at the Diocesan Resource Centre has raised $4,672 for CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning, with 1,423 items sold.
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CommunitySt Carlo Acutis relic to visit Maitland-Newcastle Diocese in September
A first-class relic of St Carlo Acutis will visit the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle from 8-14 September.
Read moreHMRI researchers explain how Census answers help improve medical research
Hunter Medical Research Institute researchers explain how Census data supports medical research and healthcare planning ahead of the 2026 Census.
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10 AugHunter Region Botanic Gardens celebrates 40 years of volunteer-run success
The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens marks 40 years, with the Hunter Joint Organisation praising the volunteer-run community and tourism asset.
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10 AugHunter Region Botanic Gardens celebrates 40 years of community connection
The volunteer-run Hunter Region Botanic Gardens marks 40 years as a community and tourism asset for the Hunter, celebrated by the Hunter Joint Organisation.
Community07 AugTwo Hunter researchers win $100,000 fellowships for medical research breakthroughs
Two Hunter researchers have won $100,000 each through the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Innovator Fellowships to advance medical research.
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06 AugNewcastle Fringe Festival seeks volunteer treasurer to join festival board
Newcastle Fringe Festival is recruiting a volunteer treasurer for its board, with applications closing 31 August 2026 and interviews on a rolling basis.
CommunitySt Carlo Acutis relic tours Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle parishes
A major relic of St Carlo Acutis is touring the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, with all invited to encounter the young saint's message.
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06 AugSt Carlo Acutis relic tours Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle
A major relic of St Carlo Acutis is touring the Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, with all invited to encounter the saint's story and message.
Community06 AugWater in the Hunter event brings together leaders on regional water future
Committee for Hunter's Water in the Hunter event brought together government, industry and community to discuss the region's water future.
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04 AugMothers' Union marks 150 years with Lady Day service at Maitland
Mothers' Union celebrates 150 years, with women across the diocese gathering for the annual Lady Day service at St Mary's Maitland.
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28 JulyHunter Joint Organisation promotes plastic-free party kits for Plastic Free July
The Hunter Joint Organisation is encouraging residents to make reusable plastic-free party kits as part of Plastic Free July.
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27 JulyHMRI targets $100,000 for women's health research on national giving day
HMRI joins Australia's first Medical Research Giving Day on 9 September 2026, aiming to raise $100,000 for women's health research in Hunter New England.
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15 JulyFresh Ink Prize opens soon for regional NSW emerging writers
Newcastle Writers Festival's 2026 Fresh Ink Prize opens 20 July, offering regional NSW emerging writers $5000 and a Varuna residency.
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08 JulyHMRI's Deadly Images project makes MRI research culturally safe for Indigenous youth
HMRI's Deadly Images project is making MRI research culturally safe for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Newcastle.
CommunityHMRI's Deadly Images project makes MRI research culturally safe for young people
HMRI's Deadly Images project, co-designed with Indigenous researchers, makes MRI research culturally safe for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
CommunityNewcastle Anglican launches first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan at NEX
Newcastle Anglican has launched its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan at the NEX, attended by Uncle Tony Ridgeway and MP Jodie Harrison.
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26 JuneNewcastle Anglican launches inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan for Diocese
Newcastle Anglican has launched its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, committing to reconciliation with First Nations peoples across its Diocese.
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26 JuneNewcastle Anglican launches inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan for Diocese
Newcastle Anglican has launched its inaugural Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan, committing to truth-telling and stronger First Nations relationships.
Community22 JuneNewcastle Anglican releases June edition of Encounter magazine themed Becoming
Newcastle Anglican's June 2026 Encounter edition features its first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan and a Christ Church Cathedral restoration update.
CommunityReach Homeless Services finds permanent home at Salvation Army Hamilton centre
Reach Homeless Services has a permanent home at the Salvation Army's Cleary Street centre in Hamilton, offering food and support daily.
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04 JuneFirst three roof sections complete in Christ Church Cathedral restoration
The first three roof sections of Christ Church Cathedral's major restoration are complete, with a new trefoil cross to be installed soon.
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