

Lake Mac volunteers helping bridge the tech knowledge gap
Putting her hand up to help others in her community has opened new doors for volunteer Chrissy Phoong. Ms Phoong is one of a growing...


Awaba House revitalisation approved
Dining and events will soon be back on the menu at the historic Awaba House at Booragul, with a development application to rebuild the...


Living Smart Festival locked in for September
Gardening guru Costa Georgiadis and a new event dedicated to international flavours and cultures are among the highlights of the...

Join Cessnock Tidy Towns Group
Cessnock City Council is calling on residents to join the Cessnock Tidy Towns Committee. This is one of several Sustainable Communities -...


EOIs Open for Iconic Lake Mac Adventure Tourism Sites
Lake Macquarie City Council is poised to partner with tourism operators and investors to create ‘iconic’ adventure sports and tourism...


Port Stephens on the road to being carbon neutral
Glass, rubber tyres and old asphalt are just some of the waste materials diverted from landfill to road construction as Port Stephens...


Council crusaders go in to bat for Lake Mac flying foxes
A Lake Macquarie City Council revegetation project is providing new roosting and feeding sites for thousands of flying foxes, luring the...


Resilience, Passion & Patience. This is Amy Shark
AMY SHARK HAS BEEN FILLING STADIUMS AND ARENAS AROUND AUSTRALIA ON HER CRY FOREVER ARENA TOUR. The multi-platinum, multi-awarded...

Taste Your Way Around Wine Country
Where there is great wine – great food usually follows, and the Hunter, with a reputation for being the home of great Australian wines,...


Feathers & Fur Exhibition
This June long weekend Morpeth Gallery will be home to a breathtaking display of bird and animal paintings. The Feathers & Fur exhibition...


The Best of the Mid-Coast Descends On Wingham
The town of Wingham on the NSW Mid Coast will once again welcome visitors from across the state and, indeed, Australia, from Friday 14 to...


Kids, Get your Skates on & Celebrate!
Newcastle-born Kailani Craine found her love for skating after attending a Hunter Ice Skating Stadium birthday party. “I was eight years...

Shimmer On The Inside Too!
Small Mouth is a small family-run distillery that specialises in hand-crafted, quality spirits, including shimmering vodkas and gins...


What's on at Lake Mac
Float Your Boat is an open competition for boat owners to dress their boats with lights and take part in a flotilla parade for cash...


Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival
The 10th annual Hunter Valley Wine & Beer Festival is on again! To be held within the grounds of the picturesque Crowne Plaza Hunter...