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RESEARCH REVEALS LONG-TERM MENTAL HEALTH IMPACTS OF BUSHFIRE SEASON

A recent survey by the University of New England has revealed the worrying impact last summer’s bushfires has had on young people.

700 youth were surveyed, with almost 20 per cent showing signs of trauma.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a full-time position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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