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Morning PostNewcastle Tuesday, 17 March 2026 • Issue #624 |
Partly cloudy with high UV. Cooler tomorrow with showers. ☀️ UV 9.5 • 🌅 Sunset 7:09 PM |
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Good morning! Today we're looking at serious concerns raised about conditions at a local hospital, an inspiring story of resilience, and some great classes and workshops happening around town this week. — Nathan, Editor |
At a Glance ⛅ 31°/19° — Partly cloudy with high UV. Cooler tomorrow with showers. 📰 Whistleblower exposes mould crisis at Mater Hospital 📚 Newcastle Fringe Festival + 3 more events 💬 Your say on yesterday's question 🕰️ On this day in 1901: Paintings by Vincent van Gogh were displayed in Paris for the first... |
Today's Newcastle Whistleblower exposes mould crisis at Mater HospitalFormer staff have revealed disturbing conditions at the Newcastle Mater Hospital, including mouldy ventilation systems, inadequate separation between sewage and drinking water, and staff forced to use sanitary pads to soak up rainwater leaks. A stood-down manager has taken their concerns to a parliamentary inquiry, shining a light on what they describe as horror conditions affecting patient care. via ABC NewcastleFormer detective defies MS diagnosis to live full lifeAfter a career spent advocating for others, former detective Rachel Fallis faced her own challenge when diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her initial fear of 'am I dying?' has transformed into embracing an active, full life, showing that an MS diagnosis doesn't have to define your future. via Newcastle Herald |
Around Australia Star netballer sparks postpartum depression conversationThe world's best goal keeper has made an emotional return to Super Netball, using her platform to spark an important conversation about postpartum depression that she says we don't talk about enough. via ABC News |
Around the World European allies hesitant on Trump's Iran crisis — European leaders are cautious about helping secure the Strait of Hormuz, though they know inaction on the Iran conflict isn't really an option. via BBC World Africa vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains — African farmers who depend heavily on fertiliser imported through the Strait of Hormuz face particular vulnerability from the Iran conflict disruptions. via The Guardian World |
What's On Classes & Workshops Every Tuesday we round up classes and workshops to try around Newcastle. 29 Mar · FestivalVarious venues, until 29 March Two weeks of boundary-pushing performances, workshops and creative experiences across Newcastle 21 Mar · TheatreVarious venues, until 21 March Catch this limited-run Fringe performance before it closes this weekend 17 Mar · WorkshopVarious venues across Newcastle Discover workshops and performances happening throughout the city this season 11 Apr · ClassNewcastle events, through 11 April Browse the full calendar of classes, workshops and creative experiences this autumn Got an event to share? Let us know → |
Community Voices Every Tuesday we share what you had to say. Yesterday we asked: What's the best coffee you've had in Newcastle this week? “I've been spoiled for choice this week! Had a lovely flat white at a little spot near the harbour on Saturday morning. There's something special about good coffee with a water view.” — Margaret, Merewether “I'm fortunate to have several excellent places within walking distance of home. This week I treated myself to a beautifully made cappuccino while catching up with an old friend. Can't beat good coffee and good company!” — David, The Junction |
Daily Brainteaser 🧩 What goes up but never comes down?Answer revealed at the bottom of today's edition. |
Daily Games 🧠 Today's Featured Game Trivia History & World Events · 7 questions · ~2 min Which year did the Berlin Wall fall, marking a symbolic end to the Cold War? | A) 1987 | | B) 1989 | | C) 1991 | | D) 1985 |
Yesterday 5 people played · Average score: 12/7 |
On This Day Anniversary of • Paintings by Vincent van Gogh were displayed in Paris for the first time, eleven years after his death. (1901) • The United States launched the Vanguard 1 satellite, the oldest human-made object still in orbit. (1958) • Golda Meir became Prime Minister of Israel. (1969) • British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook resigned from the Cabinet in protest over the Iraq War. (2003) 🎂 Born on this day: American actor Kurt Russell (1951), American actor Gary Sinise (1955), and American actor Rob Lowe (1964). |
Over To You What's the best fish and chips you've ever had in Newcastle — and where was it? Just hit reply and tell us — we'll share the best answers on Tuesday. |
Brainteaser Answer
Your age. |
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Have a lovely Tuesday. |
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