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Laurise Dickson

Laurise Dickson

Author at ABC Science Online at ABC Science Online

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    Recent Articles

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    Blockading world's biggest coal port a vision for Newcastle climate group Rising Tide since 2005 ...

    The latest blockade of the Port of Newcastle is the crest of a wave that started building back in 2005 for the climate group behind the protest, Rising Tide.
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    Losing teeth and finding new friends: Tales of kindy 2023 - ABC listen

    It’s a big deal finishing your first year of school! You’ll hear from local kindy kids about how 2023 went for them.
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    Deep listening scholar uncovering 'phenomenal' sounds like the hear...

    In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to forget to stop and listen. Diana Chester is recording ocean sounds for people to connect and listen to the environment.
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    After decades performing everything from party tricks to daredevil ...

    His shows have evolved from pulling doves out of a hat to iconic antics like eating fire and climbing onto the roof of a moving car. And at 78, the self-proclaimed “skinniest magician in Australia” is still entertaining crowds.
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    On a man-made lake near Newcastle, marine pilots are testing their ...

    May 15, 2024 ... Marine pilots are used to navigating ships as big as the Eiffel Tower lying on its side. But on the man-made lake of Port Ash, they can test ...
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    How end-of-life doulas are changing the way people think about death

    After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle complex grief. But it was after the sudden death of another close family member that she found herself overwhelmed and in need of an end-of-life expert carer.
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    How 'having a great time with music' is helping NDIS recipients flo...

    Mark West, who is working on songs for his first EP, says rap beats and rhymes are helping his mental health.
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    How the 'peaceful' pastime of woodworking helped to heal a war vete...

    When Aboriginal war veteran Bob Syron started crafting wooden artefacts to connect with country, he also found inner peace.
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    'Few For Shoe' surf comp encouraging conversations in the waves - A...

    Now in its second year, the annual 'Few For Shoe' event at Dixon Beach in Newcastle brings some of the best single-fin surfers from across NSW together for two days of sunshine, offshore winds and pumping swell.
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    Taking the plunge in chilly winter water to tackle loneliness

    Young people are turning to local community groups to get out of their comfort zones, make real connections and boost their wellbeing.
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    No fee, no sign-in: The art class removing 'barriers' to recovery

    In regional NSW, one program shows that creativity may be the key to better mental health.