The Minns Labor Government is backing the careers of local musicians and growing job opportunities in the music industry through its biggest ever package of grants. The total $9.3 million of funding will support bands on national and international tours, studio recording, promotion and industry development.

Newcastle Airport has officially opened its state-of-the-art arrivals terminal ahead of schedule, delivering a significant boost to the Hunter region's aviation capabilities and economic prospects.

We’re proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Business Hunter Awards, following a record-breaking year with over 220 entries across 18 categories.

Warners Bay High School has won the H2 Grand Prix NSW World Qualifier race, securing a place in the World Final in Chemnitz, Germany, in August.  

Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson has issued a call for unity and action, urging the community to stand together against poor behaviour on social media and help restore respectful and constructive online conversations.

More than 180 people from all corners of the globe have become new citizens in one of the biggest days for citizenship ceremonies in Lake Macquarie’s history.

Tackling the housing shortage while ensuring quality of life for residents guided the Urban Design Review Panel's (UDRP) decision making as they assessed $1.45 billion in developments in Newcastle during the past 12 months.

The Newcastle Ocean Baths will become the backdrop for two of New Annual's signature events as part of a 10-day program bringing iconic spaces to life with local stories. 

Novocastrians are being asked whether they think the first day of the Newcastle Show should be a local public holiday for the next two years.

The University of Newcastle has been presented with the Keys to the City in recognition of the Institution’s historic and ongoing contribution to Newcastle's cultural, economic and social life.

Supervillain one day, fairy princess the next – welcome to the life of a cosplay afficionado.

Lake Macquarie is set to host a “Commonwealth Games-scale” surf life saving event for the next three years under a landmark agreement with Surf Life Saving NSW. 

Hunter Water is pleased to announce the successful recipients of its 2025 Love Water Grants program, with 19 community organisations and groups awarded a share of $125,000 in funding to support water-saving and sustainability-focused initiatives across the Lower Hunter.

Lake Macquarie City Council has passed a recommendation to reclassify land at Green Point Reserve in Belmont, protecting it from future development.

City of Newcastle libraries have taken the top spot when ranked against other councils in NSW.