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Charity ball raises $25,000 for Hunter breast cancer support

A Maitland charity ball has raised $25,000 to support local people and families impacted by breast cancer. Valley Estate Agents held its second annual Charity Ball at Maitland Town Hall on 28 August,...

More than medicine $2m helping Hunter kids with cancer

Kids with Cancer Foundation has shown continuous support of John Hunter Children’s Hospital for over 27 years contributing over $2 million. For rural Australian families coming face to face with the unbearable battle...

Port Stephens teen donates lifelong locks

A Port Stephens teenager is saying goodbye to her signature long hair for a cause close to her heart. Thirteen-year-old Kyla Wilkins, from Corlette, will cut off her hair on Friday 24 July...

There are football days and then there are Sleapy’s Days

“What’s the go Frank? Are we on?” I made the call to Newcastle Rugby League director Frank Lawler 8am on Saturday morning as the heavens opened over Charlestown. I wanted the latest developments...

Mark Hughes Foundation commits $18.9m to brain cancer research

The Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) has committed $18.9 million to brain cancer research over the next five years.

Hunter researchers selected for innovation program

Six Hunter-based researchers have been selected to tackle some of the region's biggest health challenges.

SurFebruary sees local Dumplings hit the water

Bar Beach locals are backing SurFebruary, with sunrise swimmer Michelle Faithfull and the Dumplings fundraising for cancer research.

Lunchbox Rally bonds mother and daughter

Newcastle mum Kristen Grainger and her 13-year-old daughter Freya made a difference by signing up to the 2025 Lunchbox Rally.
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