A federal funding boost of almost $500,000 is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.

Hunter research study finds young farmers who live and work on farms in isolated areas and are in financial hardship are the most likely to experience personal drought-related psychological stress.

HMRI-affiliated researchers have been awarded $2,352,889 towards their translation research projects by the NSW Government.

Two researchers have secured more than $1.16 million in NSW Government funding to explore early intervention methods for cancer and stroke.

The iPlay fitness program, an evolution of HMRI’s SCORES, has more than halved cardiovascular disease risk in primary school kids.

Professor David Durrheim has received $1.48 million from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to strengthen health security throughout the Pacific.

Leading UK research academic Professor Tom Walley has been announced as the incoming Director of HMRI, following a successful international recruitment drive.

Leading pharmaceutical company Merck has completed its buyout of virotherapy firm Viralytics, founded in Newcastle by Associate Professor Darren Shafren.

Lions Club celebrate their centenary by supporting myopia research with a $25,000 donation.