Although the majority of Australians diagnosed with breast cancer are women, men can develop it too. While rare, accounting for 1% of all cancers in men, early detection is incredibly important. Earlier this month, former NSW premier Nick Greiner underwent a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Greiner had his left breast removed and has since been given a clean bill of health, as do 85% of men who undergo treatment. Men have breast tissue, just like women, although in smaller amounts. Around 125 cases of male breast cancer are diagnosed in Australia each year, with the risk of…
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Attorney-General George Brandis’ ‘right to be bigots’ claim is receiving heavy backlash, but who is right in this freedom of speech fight? UOW Multimedia reporter Ben Mitchell gives you a UOW Update. Multimedia Reporter Ben Mitchell gives you a UOW Update.
Every now and then I like to make myself feel poor and check out how much our local and international sports stars are earning. With this info graphic, you too can see all your hopes and dreams being bought by athletes earning way too much money to comprehend. So how do our Aussie’s compare to the biggest athletes in the world? Multimedia reporter: Ben Mitchell
Exam period stressing students It has come to that time of the year again when students face the inevitable truth that it’s too late to start procrastinating for the exams. These exam periods often become a time of stress and anxiety for students as they hastily try to relearn 13 weeks of knowledge. The latest study out of the Australian Psychological Society showed that stress related to study are up 5% from last year. The University of Wollongong (UOW) is no stranger to students stressing out over this exam period with a large amount of students visiting the counselling service…
So after the latest budget was handed down last week it would seem there is a new trend sweeping the nation. This trend goes right up there with wearing bucket hats or making 1000 second snapchat stories as the latest ‘cool thing to do’. So, what is this amazing trend you ask? Well it’s protesting… All the cool kids protest these days. So today I, Ben Mitchell will be helping you create the best protest sign, so the next time we all get up in arms, you will be the one on the front page of every news outlet in…