Mental health and suicide prevention charity Talk2MeBro will launch its first regular Community Catchup in Maitland at Harold Gregson Reserve, expanding its support programs to provide local access for Hunter Valley residents.

The countdown is on to this year’s New Annual festival, with City of Newcastle revealing the final additions to the 2025 program three weeks out from the opening weekend.

Schools and community groups across Port Stephens are being encouraged to put their green ideas into action, with $20,000 in funding now available through Council’s Environmental Projects Grants program.

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI), in partnership with Newcastle Permanent, has named Dr Aleona Swegen from the University of Newcastle as the inaugural winner of the Newcastle Permanent Innovation Accelerator Program.

Port Stephens Council has adopted its Six Month Progress Report for January to June 2025, highlighting significant achievements and progress across the region.

Adam Morgan from Cardiff has been named in the WorldSkills Australia national training squad - the first step towards representing Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China, in September 2026.

An innovative environmental initiative is providing crucial nesting sites and shelter for native fauna in Lake Macquarie.

City of Newcastle will transform an undeveloped five-hectare site in Maryland into the first new district level sports facility in more than two decades to be delivered from the ground up.

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This week, Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW 21st annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) fundraiser kicks off the 500 kilometre journey to support local families with seriously ill or injured children.

A worm farm in Wyee is working wonders, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost and liquid fertiliser to help community gardens thrive.

The 2025 New Annual Festival will feature First Rhythms, a powerful and immersive new work by acclaimed Kamilaroi artist, composer, and percussionist Adam Manning, in collaboration with the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO).

After nearly a century of dedicated service, Newcastle’s iconic Davies Shoes is closing its doors for the final time.

Lake Macquarie City Council CEO Morven Cameron will step down next month after eight years in the role.

Navigating life after school can be daunting for any young person—but for students with disability or diverse support needs, the journey comes with added complexity, and just as many opportunities. The Future Choices Transition Expo is here to support and empower that journey.