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How a Newcastle scientist developed a drug that could change the world

The drug blocks viruses and promises to prevent severe illness.

Newcastle Herald

Renowned surfer dies in South Coast tragedy after surviving near-fatal Bali accident

The 43-year-old died near Cape St George Lighthouse.

The Canberra Times

Free flu nasal spray expanded for youngsters, as Noah avoids the needle

'Influenza can have a massive impact on emergency departments.'

Newcastle Herald

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It’s winter and respiratory illnesses are everywhere. Will going out underdressed in cold weather make me sick?

To develop cold symptoms, you need to be infected by a virus. There’s a reason that happens more in winter – and the answer hangs indoors, in the air

The Guardian - AU

Infant dies amid worst Queensland whooping cough epidemic on record

Queensland Health confirms child’s death from highly contagious infection as vaccination rates plummet and cases spike across Australia

The Guardian - AU

How to watch Based on a True Story season 2 online from anywhere for FREE – stream new episodes of dark comedy

Kaley Cuoco's grisly black comedy returns, as danger comes knocking. Here's how to watch Based on a True Story season 2 online no matter where in the world you are.

TechRadar

'Not the apocalypse I prepared for': Inside the race to protect the Hunter from the next pandemic

Lessons from the last pandemic. What we know about the next one.

Newcastle Herald

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Would you want to live to 150? Hunter experts battle it out

'Wake me up in 2124.'

Newcastle Herald

Rapid tests needed to detect viruses or bacteria, amid antibiotics shortage

GPs give antibiotics 'just to be safe', fearing worse-case bugs.

Newcastle Herald

Mpox cases in Hunter New England revealed, as Africa concern mounts

Mpox 'a relative' of the virus that caused smallpox.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Health issues flu warning: 'Children under five at highest risk'

The search for better ways to prevent respiratory infections.

Newcastle Herald

'Emergency situation': Hunter egg sector cagey on shortages due to bird flu

'There's no record of it being transmitted from human to human.'

Newcastle Herald

How these citizens are going 'above and beyond' for Newcastle

Meet the city's Citizens of the Year 2024.

Newcastle Herald

'Fitting honour': Researcher Nathan Bartlett named Newcastle Citizen of the Year

A chill down the spine thinking 'could this be the big one'.

Newcastle Herald

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COVID vaccine rates in the Hunter dive as fresh wave approaches

'We've all got some level of immunity.'

Newcastle Herald

Milk protein examined in nasal spray to stop viruses

Lactoferrin researched for "antiviral immunity".

Newcastle Herald

COVID and flu cases fall in Hunter

Latest COVID wave 'a lot flatter and slower' and past its peak.

WhatToWatch

Meet the Based on a True Story cast: who's who in the crime comedy

Peacock's new original series Based on a True Story has a fun cast that looks to bring a comedic take on the true crime craze to life.

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Based on a True Story: release date, cast, trailer and everything we know about the comedy thriller

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina star in Based on a True Story, a new Peacock original series. Here's what you need to know.

Newcastle Herald

PCR tests clinics to close on Friday, despite 'enough demand'

PCR testing in December 2021 and January 2022 was "armageddon".

Newcastle Herald

'Contagious and deadly': Flu returns as COVID lingers

COVID vaccines can be administered on the same day as an influenza vaccine.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter COVID deaths pass 100 as some consider fifth vaccine booster

'It's more likely heading down a path of being similar to flu.'

Newcastle Herald

A rattle and hum for new storytelling at writers' festival

'As a writer, this is a dream job.'

Newcastle Herald

Virus nasal spray advances, with Newcastle researcher's help

The drug was found to be safe and "significantly impact the course of infection".

Newcastle Herald

The COVID drug under a cloud that made billions

'It's a big deal because the Australian government purchased a huge amount of that drug.'

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