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Tom Schmaltz to study glaciology overseas after receiving scholarship

May 18, 2026

A young Central Coast earth scientist is heading overseas after receiving one of Australia’s most prestigious scholarships.

At just 22 years old, Tom Schmaltz is on a unique mission to better understand an issue, right on our shores.

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Lauren Evans

Originally from Sydney, Lauren Evans began her journalism career in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Media at UNSW. Following multiple TV roles in Hobart and Orange, she joined NBN News at the start of 2025 and is based in Gosford. Any potential leads can be sent to lauren.evans@nine.com.au.

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