HSPA Rock Band Tastes Professional Production
A home-grown rock band from Hunter School of the Performing Arts have seen their debut single professionally videoed after winning a Hunter competition, and are hoping to take their talents to the state stage.
New round of funding available to energise local spaces and support community projects
Port Stephens Council is calling local community groups, organisations and creatives to apply for the latest round of funding now open to support a wide range of projects.
The secret is out: Morpeth's reputation as unmissable Hunter destination bolstered by funding boost
Maitland City Council’s partnership with It Must Be Morpeth (IMBM) Incorporated is set to enter its fourth year, with a further $25,000 funding injection to highlight the historic township’s country charm.
Benefits are natural for 30-year Landcare volunteers
Tears well up in the eyes of Suzanne Pritchard when she looks back on her past 30 years as a Landcare volunteer.
City of Newcastle shines spotlight on science with AI, robots and free community events
Media personality and maths whiz Adam Spencer will put artificial intelligence under the microscope in Newcastle this month to celebrate National Science Week.
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Shining a light on local action during Homelessness Week
This Homelessness Week (4 to 10 August), Port Stephens Council is encouraging the community to reflect on the challenges faced by people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Dogs spring into action to sniff out koalas
English springer spaniels are putting their best paws forward to help identify and map koala populations across Lake Macquarie.
Contemporary dance takes centre stage in Lake Mac
A new Lake Mac Arts festival is poised to showcase some of Australia’s most talented and innovative contemporary dancers across four days of performances, panels and programming.
Port Waratah Shines Blue in Support of Motor Neurone Disease
Tomorrow night, the shiploaders at Port Waratah Coal Services’ Carrington Terminal will light up in blue during August, to raise awareness for vital research and support services for people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
International exhibition shines spotlight on works from Newcastle Art Gallery collection
Newcastle Art Gallery has taken a significant First Nations series of work out of storage and onto the world stage as part of a major exhibition at a prestigious London institution.
The Year's Biggest Party - For the Working Class Man
The Working Class Man is turning 40 – and you’re all invited to the party!
Have your say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan
It’s time for residents to have their say on the draft Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan that aims to improve the liveability and deliver economic growth of the town centre.
New accessible homes delivered for people with disability in Lake Macquarie
The NSW Government has completed three new purpose-built homes in Wyee – delivering safe, accessible and inclusive housing for people with disability in Lake Macquarie.
Shoal Bay tree replenishment underway to revive vandalised foreshore
In a proactive step to restore the local environment, Port Stephens Council has taken the initiative to replenish trees vandalised along the Shoal Bay foreshore.
