The next public forum hosted by local think-tank the Newcastle Institute will look beyond the hype, and consider the facts, about two types of drugs. Every week there seem to be a new story claiming that marijuana has benefits in
Medical Marijuana, the ICE Epidemic – Fact and Fiction
The next forum of the Newcastle Institute, at 6pm August 17th at Souths Newcastle, will feature local experts on two very different drugs issues that are currently ‘hot topics’. Newcastle University’s Professor Jenny Martin is leading a national research program based
Engaging presentation
Tonight’s presentation by Professor James Curran was a fascinating look at the past, present and possible futures for the Australian relationship with the USA. James’ insight into a range of issues led to an excellent presentation and some thought provoking
Do we need to say No to America?
We are sure all our subscribers will be relieved to know that the next public forum of the Newcastle Institute will NOT deal with the dramas arising from the federal election. Instead, we are looking to Australia’s future directions in
Public Forum – Federal election: Hunter Senate candidates forum
Newcastle voters will have a rare chance to have an “up close and personal” look at senate candidates for the next federal election on the evening of the 21st June at the Newcastle City Hall. Local, independent think tank The
Cyber Security and State Sponsored Cybercrime
With absolute irony; it seems that this post was, after our event, hacked in some way.
The Future of Cars: Will Cars go the way of Vinyl Records?
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May at the Newcastle Institute
Did you hear that Uber launched its ride sharing service in Newcastle only a couple of weeks ago? This is just one of the trends in transport which make us think about the future of cars and the expectations that
April 13th: The US Presidential Election
Our April event should be a fascinating look at the political landscape in the USA. Michael Ondaatje, nationally recognised expert and media commentator on US politics will analyse what is going on in the US election; not just Trump and
2016 Event series kicks off next Wednesday
Fear is to terror as hope is to the lottery How likely are we to experience a terrorist attack in Australia? What is the capacity of Islamist terrorists in the West? Does counter-terrorism expenditure mirror the threat posed? Global terrorism