University of Newcastle launches Ngarrama – a night of reflection
On the eve of Australia Day, the University of Newcastle, in partnership with Awabakal Ltd and with support from the City of Newcastle,...
Community Urged to Book Boosters
Local community pharmacies have begun administering COVID-19 boosters to the general population. Are you one of the 7.5 million people...
Lake Mac Festival bursts with colour and music
A kaleidoscope of pyrotechnic colour lit up Lake Macquarie on Saturday night as thousands of people flocked to see the city’s first ever...
Nominate now for a Lake Mac Award
Help us celebrate the incredible people in our community and acknowledge the unsung heroes and high achievers who have made an...
Parliament seeks views on access to regional news
A new online survey is seeking views on how Australians’ living in regional, rural or remote areas access news as part of a federal...
Port Stephens to shine this Australia Day
Sausage sizzles, sheep shearing and a pool party will be part of a packed line up of free, family-friendly activities in Port Stephens to...
Paralympian Prue Watt announced as Cessnock Australia Day Ambassador
Cessnock City Council Mayor Jay Suvaal is delighted to announce the 2022 Australia Day Ambassador is gold medal winning Paralympian Prue...
Simultaneous fireworks displays set to light up Lake Mac
Spectacular simultaneous fireworks displays will light up Lake Macquarie from end to end later this month as part of the annual Lake Mac...
Cessnock set to celebrate all things Australian
Cessnock City Council will host a series of COVID safe events as part of its Australia Day celebrations this year, which will run from...
MAP mima to ‘Press Play’ on week of celebrations
An ‘Ocean Garden’ of giant inflatable sea creatures and a big band concert under the stars will get the party started on a week of...
Surge in development to inject $1.8 billion into local economy
Newcastle's revitalisation and transformation continues with a record $1.8 billion of development approved over the past 12 months set to...
Free Art January underway at Maitland Regional Art Gallery
Maitland Regional Art Gallery is starting the new year in style, with Free Art January launching a bumper schedule for the whole...
Port Stephens students to share in $40,000 in Mayoral scholarships
There’s still time for local students commencing university or TAFE study this year to apply for a share of $40,000 in grants as part of...
Lake Mac Ferry kicks off for six-month trial
A 135-year-old tradition has been resurrected on Lake Macquarie, with regular ferry services underway once more. The Lake Mac Ferry set...
Green dreams become reality thanks to Landcare groups
The fruits of thousands of hours of labour by Lake Macquarie Landcare volunteers have been revealed in a series of dramatic ‘before and...
