

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
This month, Opera Hunter presents the Tony Award-winning Musical Comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder written by Robert Freedman...

Social and affordable housing gets fast-tracked
A $12 million social housing funding agreement between the City of Newcastle and NSW Land and Housing Corporation was endorsed by...


Sleepout for Soul 2022 is Soul Cafés major yearly fundraiser
Sleepout for Soul is local grassrootz charity Soul Café’s big annual fundraising event. The proceeds from Sleepout will cover the costs...


Lake Mac holds free Chemical CleanOut for Hunter residents
Smoke detectors, pool chemicals, pesticides and poisons are just some of the items that can be disposed of at this weekend’s Chemical...


Sell-out show 100 Years of the History of Dance hits Lake Mac
A theatrical, funny and sell-out show about a schoolboy who explores the lives of influential choreographers from Gene Kelly and Martha...


Off-the-grid adventure cabins slated for Cooranbong
Plans are underway for a new off-the-grid holiday park in Lake Macquarie aimed at eco-tourists and adventure travellers. Lake Macquarie...


East End revitalisation taking shape
The long-term revitalisation of the Hunter Street Mall is a significant step closer, with work being finalised on the first stage of the...

City of Newcastle explores affordable housing options
City of Newcastle has kicked off the process of exploring options for additional affordable housing in Newcastle as part of the...


Lord Mayor Emeritus of Newcastle Greg Heys’ significant planning document collection catalogued
A key chapter of Newcastle’s social and regional planning history has been preserved with the completion of the Greg Heys Regional...


Newcastle launches repair café to reduce waste
Sustainability principles with a view to creating less waste are the driving force behind an innovative Newcastle Libraries initiative,...


Lake Mac’s Green Screenings highlight environmental issues
A free movie series kicking off in Lake Mac this month is set to tackle the big environmental issues of our planet, including climate...


The Importance of Living a Creative Life
Knockbacks, upsets, setbacks, and breakthroughs have always been par for the course of living a creative life for Amanda O’Bryan. Her...


Northstars Dominate in Season Opener
Newcastle Northstars started their 2022 Goodall Cup campaign with a dominant 7-4 home crowd win against the Melbourne Mustangs. Newcastle...


What's on in May
SUNDAY 1 MAY The mima Concert at Multi-Arts Pavilion mima, Speers Point Park. Conductor Christopher Bearman OAM will delight the audience...

May Market Guide
NEWCASTLE Newcastle City Farmers Market at Newcastle Showground, 7am–1pm SUNDAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 MAY Lions Club of Adamstown Market,...