Physical activity crusader takes out top honours at 2025 Lake Mac Awards
A University of Newcastle researcher at the forefront of world-first physical activity interventions and programs has taken out...
Newcastle Writers Festival Opening Night: Dicey Topics with Gina Chick and Benjamin Law
A message from the director of Newcastle Writers Festival.
Rise in motorcyclist deaths to be addressed at upcoming roundtable
Experts from across Australia will gather in Sydney next month for a Motorcycle Safety Roundtable convened by the Minns Labor Government...
HIA Apprentices visit Hunter social housing site
A bus load of 13 HIA Apprentices completed a site visit last Friday at a social and affordable housing project at Wallsend.
City of Newcastle strengthens commitment to boost supply of affordable housing
City of Newcastle's Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme reached a major milestone after Councillors endorsed a planning proposal at...
Newcastle creators invited to help shape new library collection
Library lover and illustrator Laura Baker is being given the chance to combine her passions as part of a call for community contributions...
Port Waratah crunches the numbers on 2024; annual reports out now
Port Waratah is pleased to release its suite of 2024 annual reports. These reports provide a comprehensive insight into its sustainability..
Belmont kicking goals with sports field refresh
A $14 million upgrade to sporting fields, amenities and netball courts is now complete at Belmont delivering the first stage of what is...
Foreshore Park playspace to become flagship destination for inclusive recreation
Construction will begin this year on Newcastle's first purpose-built inclusive playspace and waterplay area should councillors award a...
Funding Boost For Young People's Theatre Newcastle
Young People’s Theatre Newcastle Inc (YPT) will benefit from a cash boost of $200,000 under the NSW Government’s Infrastructure Grant...
Placings decided by mere seconds in SailFest Newcastle finale
Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards … nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours...
City of Newcastle welcomes State recognition of coastal heritage icon
The historic significance of Newcastle's much-loved ocean baths has been acknowledged by the NSW Government, which today announced it...
Northstars victorious in first preseason game.
The Newcastle Northstars 8 defeated the Central Coast Rhinos 6 in their preseason home game on Saturday evening.
Opera and Country collide in Are You Lonesome Tonight
Opera Queensland’s much-anticipated inaugural national tour of Are You Lonesome Tonight is coming to Cessnock, bringing its unique...
Port Stephens accelerates road repairs
Port Stephens Council is committing more than $20 million to improve local roads as part of its new Roads Acceleration Program (RAP).
