Newcastle

Newcastle is a harbour city in the Australian state of New South Wales. Its plentiful beaches are linked by the Bathers Way, a coastal walk stretching between Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach. The walk provides access to Bogey Hole, a convict-built ocean bath from the colonial period.

Casual academics underpaid, undervalued

Casual academics underpaid, undervalued

The inquiry into job security heard on Tuesday casual academic staff at a NSW university feel demoralised, stressed and undervalued as a result of their insecure employment. But University of Newcastle management representatives say their hands are tied by obligations under Fair Work laws.

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