

City of Newcastle submits Stockton CMP for certification
City of Newcastle (CN) has delivered on a shortened deadline of 30 June and become just the second council in NSW to deliver a coastal...


History and humpbacks on offer as Fort Scratchley reopens to the public
Immerse yourself in Newcastle’s military history and check out one of the best whale watching vantage points when Fort Scratchley reopens...


One Mile Beach Re-Opening
With the latest easing of NSW Government COVID-19 restrictions, One Mile Beach will reinstate flagged lifeguard operations from Monday 1...


Working from home: the end of the office as we know it?
The success of working from home will mark the end of the office, at least the way we remember it, according to interior architect Iva...


e-Library expansion puts more digital content at fingertips
Newcastle Libraries’ growing network of 90,000 members have never been more connected, now with more digital library services at their...


COVID-19 rapid diagnostic test in Australia early April
Cellmid Limited, an ASX-listed biotechnology company, is pleased to advise that it has signed an agreement to supply the COVID-19 rapid diag


Lake Mac Holiday Parks to close from Thursday
The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted the closure to tourists of all four Lake Mac Holiday Parks from Thursday 26 March.


The Art of Problem Solving Exhibition
Everyday problems are the canvas for creative inventions, with engineers changing the world through innovative problem solving. The Art...


Texture: No Room is Complete Without it!
What makes a home feel warm and welcoming? An obvious answer to any designer is texture. In fact, without texture, a home can feel cold...

Far from Perfect, Thankfully
I sat at Melbourne Airport and watched the wind howl at high speeds. The windsock is staying at a consistent 90 degrees from its pole....


WORDS OF WISDOM
LIFE FORCE By Barry du Bois and Miguel Maestre (with forewards by Amanda Keller and Dr Judith Lacey) In this unforgettable story of...


It’s Childs Play Across Lake Macquarie
Bolton Point Park playground was put to the test by eager locals when it opened to the public late last month. The playground was...

RESILIENCE & Composure with Mindinsight
In the last issue, I discussed how resilience helps us to bounce back from the inevitable setbacks and challenges of life, creating...


Be an Animal-Friendly Tourist
Behind every Tiger Selfie is a Lifetime of Suffering Across the world, and throughout Asia, wild animals are being taken into captivity,...


Building (and Maintaining) a Healthy Lifestyle Balance
Sometimes we make lifestyle decisions based on societal pressures rather than focusing on more important reasons to be healthy....