Hunter Valley Horse Riding & Adventures
Get away from city living and go horse riding! It’s the perfect day trip – just 30 minutes up the Hunter Expressway. Hunter Valley Horse...
Toboggan Hill Park
All weather family fun! Open every day from 10am, plenty of action for kids big and small. Nelson Bay’s famous 1km toboggan ride is not...
Sand Dune Safaris
ALL AGES, ALL ABILITIES Come on the ultimate adventure! Join Sand Dune Safaris in one of our purpose built off road vehicles and...
Thinking of Adopting? Check out our Pets of the Month
Betsy (Female) 15 weeks Meet sweet little Betsy, who has come so far in such a short amount of time. This tiny tigress was found hiding...
Northern NSW Football extends partnership with Newcastle Permanent
Northern NSW Football and Newcastle Permanent are delighted to announce the extension of their partnership into a 15th year. Newcastle...
Open day rounds out inaugural Lake Mac Women’s Sports Festival
The door leading into a lifetime of sport and social activity has opened that little bit wider for hundreds of budding female athletes...
New playground the final step in Thomas H Halton Park transformation
The $5.4 million transformation of Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay is complete, with Lake Macquarie’s biggest playground outside...
Gimbay Gatigaan
RESCHEDULED TO 24-26 MARCH, CARRINGTON In collaboration with the Newcastle Worimi Community, Curious Legends are creating a site-specific...
The Newcastle Show
4-6 MARCH Celebrate 120 years of The Newcastle Show! Enjoy three days of action-packed fun, featuring over 100 high adrenaline, family...
Lake Mac Women's Sport Festival
11-13 MARCH Join us for Lake Mac Women's Sport Festival! This inclusive event will offer something for everyone, with an umbrella program...
Aussie Kids Series Reshaping Screen-Time with Empowering Life Lessons
When it comes to choosing TV shows for kids to watch, the sheer number can make it a little overwhelming. While some series exist as pure...
Getting to Know...Skyy Crouch of Pollet’s Martial Arts
Hi Skyy! Thanks for talking to us about Pollet’s Martial Arts. Pollet’s is a true family studio, so can we start by asking you to...
A Shared Vision for Newcastle in 2040
We've heard from over 5,000 locals over the past year to understand what you value in our city and what we should prioritise for the...
New nature trails aiming to lure families into the great outdoors
Self-guided nature trails where participants scan QR codes to navigate the wilderness and learn more about their natural surroundings...
Six Sizzling Weeks of Summer School Holidays
SIX WEEKS IS AN EXTRAORDINARILY LONG TIME, RIGHT? ESPECIALLY ON THE BACK OF MANY, MANY WEEKS OF HAVING THE KIDS LEARNING FROM HOME....