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'I was forced to have a vaginal birth when I should have had a caesarean"
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (709+ words) New Lambton's April Hagan lives with the scars of birth trauma. A decade ago, the birth of her son Leo in a public hospital caused her "lifelong injuries". "I have a three-compartment prolapse. My bowel, bladder and uterus are all…...
Nearly 90% of Aussies say childhood bullying affects confidence later in life | Newcastle Herald | Newcastle, NSW
1+ week, 2+ day ago (26+ words) Nearly 90% of Aussies say childhood bullying affects confidence later in life Newcastle Herald Nearly 90% of Aussies say childhood bullying affects confidence later in life...
'Get some Ritalin': shocking parent behaviour I've seen and heard on sidelines
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (498+ words) Newcastle Football's stern warning that junior teams could face expulsion due to the poor behaviour of adults proved a huge talking point this week. The crucial message from Newcastle Football general manager Chris Brain was issued after eight complaints in…...
'Super stoked': exceptional Hunter students recognised in statewide showcases
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (432+ words) What started as a chore for Cameron Park teenager Chenyu Yan quickly turned into a lifelong love of music. The high school graduate's passion for all things melodic was recognised as part of Encore, a showcase for outstanding Higher School…...
'Unbelievable': Close-knit community bands together to help family in need
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (500+ words) A community fundraiser will be held on Saturday for a five-year-old boy fighting a rare and aggressive cancer. Odyn Horsch, five, of Minmi, has been facing his treatment in John Hunter Children's Hospital with a brave smile. Minmi residents have…...
Explosive diarrhoea and bum jokes: Andy Griffiths has kids hooked on books
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) Children's author Andy Griffiths believes in the theory that reading should be an adventure. Live on stage at the Newcastle Writers Festival on Sunday as part of its "Sunday Fun Day" program, Griffiths held true to that ethos. Where else…...
'I still can't believe she's here': new mum Tanya Hennessy's next chapter
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (797+ words) Tanya Hennessy is many things - a comedian, podcaster, columnist, television personality and content creator - but these days, she's content to be a mum. And a bestselling children's author. Earlier this month her junior fiction book Sunny and Storm hit the…...
A decade of spinning around for children in need
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (11+ words) newcastleherald.com.au...
'Never been a better time': Hunter MP's call for foster carers
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (807+ words) Hunter residents have been urged to change a child's life and become a foster carer, with the state government launching a Hunter recruitment drive. Right now, there are more than 160 children and young people across the Hunter who cannot live…...
4000 grads: university caps off graduations with future medical professionals
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (475+ words) The University of Newcastle has completed its largest-ever graduations honouring and farewelling its future doctors and allied health professionals at its final ceremony. Over the past week, almost 4000 graduates have crossed the stage at the great hall to receive their…...