Mark Hughes Archives

New Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common opens

Community Brad Callahan - October 1, 2026

A new multisport facility has opened at the University of Newcastle, honouring two of the region’s best-known community advocates, Mark and Kirralee Hughes. The Mark and Kirralee Hughes Sports Common at the Callaghan...

Mark Hughes Foundation commits $18.9m to brain cancer research

Community Olivia Arigho - June 10, 2026

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

League community kicks another $3.1m goal for Mark Hughes Foundation

Community Rod Thompson - June 17, 2024

The rugby league community has come to the fore yet again by raising $3.1 million for the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF).

NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer round officially underway

Community Rod Thompson - June 30, 2023

The much-loved NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer round is officially underway… and on track to break a record in 2023.

Knights’ legends among Hall of Fame inductees

Community Rod Thompson - June 22, 2023

Newcastle Knights legends Mark Hughes, Andrew and Matthew Johns have been inducted into the City of Cessnock Hall of Fame.

Mark Hughes still overwhelmed by beanie support

Community Rod Thompson - June 14, 2023

Mark Hughes is still overwhelmed by the rise – and rise – of not only his foundation but the Beanie for Brain Cancer phenomenon.

HVO helps Mark Hughes in the fight against brain cancer

Community Nicole Somerville - April 27, 2023

Staff at a Hunter Valley coal mine have raised $10,000 to help the Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) continue its fight against brain cancer.

Mark Hughes Foundation a $4m ‘beanie-ficiary’ after NRL round

News Rod Thompson - July 4, 2022

The 2022 NRL Beanie for Brain Cancer Round exceeded all expectations for the MHF, according to founder Mark Hughes.

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