The Escadia Newcastle Northstars went down 3-7 to Brisbane Lightning at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Maitland’s winter solstice celebration, Luminous, will return to The Levee Central Maitland on Friday 19 and Saturday 20 June 2026, bringing back the magic of fire and ice through light installations, immersive experiences and a brand-new pop-up ice skating rink.

Betty and Max Wilson knew a thing or two about enduring love.

Graeme Silver has been named Newcastle’s newest Freeman of the City today in recognition of almost six decades volunteering to help the Hunter through some of its darkest days.

This week, Council unanimously endorsed the Medowie Town Centre Masterplan, locking in a 20-year blueprint to transform Medowie into a green, connected, and bustling destination.

A new Draft Housing Strategy outlines how Lake Macquarie City Council will tackle housing pressures across the LGA.

City of Newcastle hopes the growing impact of the Newcastle Fringe Festival will inspire more people to find creative ways to promote and celebrate suburban business precincts.

Lake Macquarie City Council is set to blow out the candles this month on its 120th year of serving the community.

A new plan for Lake Macquarie outlines the next 12 months of major investment, growth planning and community-focused projects.

The Hunter Wetlands Centre will celebrate World Environment Day with the launch of Swamp Film Festival - a new weekend event of environmental films, creative activities and conversations showcasing the landscapes, wildlife and stories of the Hunter Estuary.

New and rarely seen works by internationally recognised First Nations artist Brian Robinson will be unveiled tomorrow as Newcastle Art Gallery opens the first three exhibitions from its 2026 program.

City of Newcastle is working with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) to finalise a funding package to enable the demolition of properties affected by the New Lambton landslip and compensate residents for the loss of their land.

A free recycling drop-off event is giving Newcastle residents the chance to clean out their linen presses while doing their bit for the environment.

The Escadia Newcastle Northstars will remain atop the Australian Ice Hockey League (AIHL) ladder for a third consecutive week after delivering two dominant double-figure wins on the road in Queensland.

David Hughes has been appointed Lake Macquarie City Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.