

Residents encouraged to have their say on council review
The opportunity for public submissions guiding the independent review of City of Newcastle’s processes, procedures and performance will...


Hunter youth unemployment three times lower than national average
The region’s peak business group, Business Hunter observes that the region’s monthly youth unemployment rate (15 to 24 year olds)...


Port Stephens recognises outstanding community members at Annual Awards
The Port Stephens Annual Awards were presented today at Riverside Park on Australia Day, recognising the exceptional contributions of...


New Aussies celebrate on lake’s shore
Sunday marked an unforgettable Australia Day for more than 90 new Aussie citizens celebrating on the shores of Lake Macquarie.

Community leader and musician Greg Queenan named Maitland’s 2024 Citizen of the Year
Musician and mentor John Gregory "Greg" Queenan has been named Maitland's 2024 Citizen of the Year.


Fanning Dempsey National Park | The Deluge Regional Tour Announced for April and May
Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey have today announced they will be taking their much lauded musical collaboration, Fanning Dempsey National


Search begins for local programming as new Festival Director announced
It's a new year in more ways than one for City of Newcastle's flagship cultural festival, New Annual.


NSW Government lifts waste levy for Newcastle
Residents in Newcastle can now dispose of damaged items and storm debris at the tip without paying the waste levy.


Looking Towards the Next 50 Years | A New Era for the National College of Dance
As the National College of Dance (NCD) strides into 2025, it proudly enters a transformative era marked by a dynamic team of experienced...


International Guests Announced at Newcastle Writers Festival
Acclaimed US science historian and best-selling author Dava Sobel and London-based journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley will appear in special..


Win a Double Pass to the 2025 Newcastle Show!
Go in the draw to win 1 of 5 double adult passes to the best event in the Hunter.


Bangarra's First Cross-cultural Collaboration the Light Inside Comes to Newcastle in 2025
After its acclaimed premiere in 2024 as part of the national tour of Horizon, Australia’s leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...


Cabana compliance crackdown over Australia Day long weekend
Port Stephens Council is running an educational compliance campaign over the Australia Day long weekend from 25 to 27 January, targeting...


The Wharf Revue Takes its Final Bow
After twenty-five years in the harsh and unforgiving spotlight of politics, The Wharf Revue is coming to an end.


Newcastle Writers Festival Volunteer Registrations Now Open
Volunteers play a crucial role in the presentation of Newcastle Writers Festival.