New data reveals that 8,280 first home buyers in the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have been given a helping hand by the Minns Labor Government, saving an average of $21,513 off the cost of their first home.

The final quarter of 2025 delivered Newcastle Airport’s highest ever passenger results for any quarter. A total of 340,778 passengers travelled through the terminal in October, November and December, ending a successful year for the airport which included the completion of the expanded terminal and new direct flights to Bali, Perth and Hobart. 

The drive through Maitland is set to be smoother this summer, with Maitland City Council investing $3.3 million to improve more than 70 local roads.

Maitland City Council has received a $9,900 Community Cohesion Grant to deliver a range of library programs designed to connect and support people across the Maitland Local Government Area.

City of Newcastle is one of only two councils in Australia to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the peak national body for diversity in the workplace.

As Hunter kids get ready to head back to school next week, the Minns Labor Government is today announcing better school bus connections – ensuring a growing population of local families have the services they need for the school run.

Port Stephens’ most dedicated community members recognised at the Port Stephens Annual Awards, announced as part of Australia Day celebrations.

Prepare to unplug from reality and rewire your imagination as Newcastle Permanent's iconic Cinema Under the Stars program returns to Lake Macquarie this February.

The Minns Labor Government maintains its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.

Almost 100 people from 32 nations have become official ‘Aussies’ at a citizenship ceremony in Lake Macquarie.

Lake Mac motorists have been urged to take care around schools as school zones come back into force from Tuesday 27 January.

Hunter Wetlands Centre is inviting the community to celebrate World Wetlands Day with a vibrant, family friendly day of culture, nature and discovery on Sunday, 1 February with free entry, activities and special events for all ages.

City of Newcastle is adding the finishing touches to a $2.1 million project which is improving safety for all road users at two key intersections in Hamilton South.

Port Stephens Council is calling on creatives to help shape the identity of one of the region’s largest sporting facilities.

International best-selling writer and Reese Witherspoon’s November Book Club pick Charlotte McConaghy, much-loved cook and Australian treasure Stephanie Alexander, and British philosopher A. C. Grayling are among 150 writers participating in the 2026 Newcastle Writers Festival from March 27 to 29.