Previously unseen details from thousands of historic photographs are being revealed for the first time following a five-year digitisation project by City of Newcastle.

Hunter Water is urging customers to make Smart Water Choices as the Lower Hunter records its highest April water usage in 20 years, alongside declining dam levels and ongoing dry conditions.

Lake Macquarie City Council has recommended funding 27 community and school‑led projects to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026, alongside four university research projects tackling everything from low‑carbon construction to amphibian disease monitoring.

Newcastle Knights NRL and NRLW players, alongside cheerleaders, will visit Charlestown Square this May as part of two special Thursday night shopping events.

The Minns Labor Government is driving long-term viability and growth in the live music industry by supporting events and venues to build audiences through local music festivals, all ages gigs, digital platforms and content.

The Prosperity Advisers 2026 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards have drawn an unprecedented number of entries across 12 categories, shining a spotlight on the strength and diversity of the region’s hospitality venues, tourism operators and industry partners. With so many high-quality submissions to consider, judges have been carefully assessing each entry to determine this year’s standouts.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) presents Fire Scars, a powerful new solo exhibition by photographer Renae Saxby exploring fire as both a destructive and regenerative force.

Work is underway on a $2 million transformation to Blacksmiths boat ramp – one of the most popular gateways for anglers and other boaties using Swansea Channel.

Hunter Drama is bringing the battle to the stage with The Bugs, a riotous comedy by acclaimed American playwright Don Zolidis that blends ecological chaos, labour disputes, and a dash of Greek mythology into a fast-paced theatrical adventure.

The two scribes are among a host of literary luminaries set to feature at this year’s Write Here Festival, celebrating all things reading and writing from 15-17 May.

After captivating local audiences with standing ovations and glowing reviews, the internationally acclaimed production “You Got It! – A Salute to Roy Orbison” is returning to Cessnock this May for one unforgettable night at PACC.

City of Newcastle is making live performance more inclusive for people who are hard of hearing thanks to new assisted listening technology at the Civic Theatre and Playhouse.

Maitland City Council invites the community to have their say on the draft plans that address service delivery, financial sustainability and infrastructure investment for the next financial year and beyond with a number of strategic documents now on public exhibition until Sunday 24 May 2026.

Netballers from across the Hunter will have more opportunities to step on the court this season thanks to renewed support from Greater Bank.

Twenty‑eight women from Arabic, Afghan and Indian backgrounds have turned their creative skills into a source of income thanks to a mentoring program supported by City of Newcastle.