

McCLOY COMMUNITIES Leading the Way with Public Art
With over four decades of experience in the residential sector, McCloy Group has established a significant presence in the Hunter and New...


See the Hunter by Horseback!
If you dream of galloping off into the sunset on your noble steed, then you don’t have to go too far along the Hunter Expressway to find...


Grown Ups Gap Years
Do you feel a pang of envy seeing the joy of young school leavers on their adventure filled Gap Year….exploring the world, care and...


HEALTH FACTS: How do we stack up against the rest of the world?
What does it mean when we say a person is 'healthy' or 'unhealthy'? At a simple level, one can view the concept of health by focusing on...


Everyone Needs to EAT!
A new cruise terminal, a major community event, improvements to sporting facilities and loads of private investment to build places that...


The Proof is in the Pudding at Adamstown Pudding Kitchen
There’s no better example of the saying ‘many hands make light work’ than the Adamstown Pudding Kitchen. Each year the not-for-profit...


MAKING NEWCASTLE A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE | Jeff McCloy
Jeff McCloy is many things – ambitious, outspoken, generous, passionate, a little eccentric and determined to make Newcastle a better...


A THRILLING RACE TO THE FINISH FOR THE UBER-COOL MATT HALL
With two generations of pilots before him, you could almost say flying was in Matt Hall’s blood. Born on September 16, 1971, in Scone, it...


The plot thickens.. local author Jaye Ford
Imagine waking with the feeling that someone is watching you. Imagine opening your eyes and seeing a stranger’s shadow just beside your...


A Taste of Japan and Thailand Amongst the Vines
Oishii Restaurant is one of few Hunter Valley restaurants that are open 7 days a week, so we decided to take up the opportunity to have...


Is Your Child Ready for School?
Do you start your child at four and a half years or do you wait until they’re going on six? It’s a conversation taking place in...


Spruce up your couch with a cushion or two (and a throw thrown in!)
When the weather outside is cold, wet and dreary, cuddling up on the sofa is a thought that warms our hearts. Adding a few layers of...


STRESS, SLEEP AND WELLBEING
With the arrival of the cold and flu season, many people find themselves in need of more rest. For others, a sense of overload and...


Instilling Skills and Confidence in Kids
The first Kip McGrath Education Centre opened its doors in NSW in 1976. Founded by school teachers Kip and Dug McGrath, that first...