Three inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day
Beth Innes, Shannon Whyte and Renee Goreham-Selby have each received a $1000 scholarship from Port Stephens Council to mark International...
New events toolkit launched to aid Port’s COVID-19 recovery
Port Stephens Council has launched a new online toolkit aimed at encouraging more events to Port Stephens while helping to re-boot the...
Lake Mac repair café diverts waste away from landfill
A pop-up café in Lake Mac is teaching locals how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, by repairing broken items otherwise destined for...
Seniors Festival aiming to reconnect over-55s
Art classes and a photo exhibition celebrating older people are among the features of Lake Macquarie City Council’s 2022 Seniors Festival...
Concept plans reveal grand ambition for second stage of No.1 Sportsground upgrade
A proposed major refurbishment of Newcastle's No.1 Sportsground grandstand will transform the facility into a modern venue able to cater...
Acclaimed musicians cement their reputation as an extraordinary trio for Musica Viva Australia
Pianist Bernadette Harvey, violinist Harry Bennetts, and cellist Miles Mullin-Chivers are fast becoming a trio to reckon with. Their...
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...
First Class showcases young artists and issues that matter to them
The impact COVID-19 had on the emotional and mental health of young people has emerged as a prominent theme in a new exhibition of art by...
Lake Mac GLAM conference focuses on closing the gap
Speakers from across the country will impart their wisdom at this year’s Lake Mac GLAM conference, which has a keen focus on sharing...
Multimillion dollar Blackbutt Village upgrade ready to commence
A $3.7 million upgrade of Blackbutt Village on Orchardtown Road is set to commence next month, delivering a safer, more attractive place...
What's Happening in Your Local Community
PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG RAISED AT CITY HALL IN SUPPORT OF LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY City of Newcastle has thrown its support behind the LGBTIQ+...
Crowded House Announce New Hunter Valley Show
Award-winning icons, Crowded House, have announced the news that fans have waited more than 11 years to hear – they will undertake a...
Transporting You to a Glittering Tokyo Night
The Spiegeltent is back! After record-breaking seasons at the Sydney Opera House and Adelaide Fringe, Blanc de Blanc Encore debuts at...
NEWCASTLE FRINGE FESTIVAL | Let's Get This Party Started!
WITH PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS ON VENUE CAPACITIES EASING IN NSW, NEWCASTLE FRINGE FESTIVAL IS SET TO DELIVER MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT TO MORE...
Maitland to Host Iconic First Festival
March will be the first full month where restrictions are lifted in NSW, and Newcastle and the Hunter are kicking things off with a bang....
