Newcastle U Opus

Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaEnglish

Published by the University of Newcastle Students’ Association since 1948, this long-standing publication serves as a key platform for student journalism, campus news, and cultural commentary. It is notable for its commitment to independent advocacy and providing a dedicated space for the diverse voices of the university community.

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MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NEWCASTLE

Operating as a traditional single-daily regional market, the local press landscape is anchored by a historically significant publication that has served the Hunter Region for over a century. Readers rely on the Newcastle Herald, a Monday-to-Saturday daily newspaper established in 1858 and currently owned by Australian Community Media. The same publisher produces the Newcastle Star, a free community weekly circulating throughout the suburbs, while higher education students read the campus publication Newcastle U Opus. Paperboy lists 3 newspapers in Newcastle.