

Newcastle Next Puts the Future of Local Music on Stage
The next generation of Newcastle’s music scene is ready to turn up the volume.


Power and prestige: historic locomotives headline Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026
Tickets for the Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest 2026 go on sale Monday 2 March, with two of New South Wales’ most celebrated steam locomotives confirmed to headline this year’s ARTC Rail Program.


Landmark moment as city celebrates reopening of Newcastle Art Gallery
A new Newcastle Art Gallery will open its doors this weekend after more than 16 years of fundraising and perseverance, ushering in a new era of cultural tourism in the city.


Airport Board Chair flying high with Key to the City
A historic period of growth and investment in Newcastle Airport has seen outgoing Chair of the Board, Jude Munro AO, recognised with a Key to the City.


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City of Newcastle facilities helping football’s Steel Roses bloom
Players and officials from the Chinese women’s football team have praised two of Newcastle’s premier sporting facilities as they ramp up preparations for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup.


Building momentum for Lake Macquarie housing diversity
Lake Macquarie City Council’s crusade for housing diversity gathered momentum at tonight’s first ordinary meeting of the year, held at the Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko.


High Speed Rail gathers momentum with $230m commitment
Business Hunter has hailed today’s announcement that the Newcastle-Sydney high speed rail project will progress to the development phase as major step forward, bringing Australia’s fast rail vision much closer to reality.


Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars back for the 17th season!
Prepare to unplug from reality and rewire your imagination as Newcastle Permanent's iconic Cinema Under the Stars program returns to Lake Macquarie this February.


Roosters crowing over new dawn for Macquarie Field
A revamped nesting ground for the Lake Macquarie City Roosters has been unveiled following a $2.7 million renovation at their Speers Point home.


Business Hunter calls for Budget support for Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Business Hunter is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the 2026–27 State Budget to the long-overdue renewal of the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, supporting the region’s growing reputation as a premier event destination.


Young talent in the spotlight for First Class 25
Bold ideas, vivid storytelling and the creative self-expression of youth are set to be showcased this weekend as one of the region’s most popular annual art exhibitions gets underway.


Harold Knight in shining new armour
Gateshead has been fortified for generations of sporting contests to come after Harold Knight Oval was heavily reinforced by Lake Macquarie City Council.


City of Newcastle kicking on with Creek Road concept
A new district level sports facility in Maryland is a step closer to reality with City of Newcastle unveiling the preferred final layout for the undeveloped five-hectare site.


Deadline looming for restoration of Newcastle landmark
The development application (DA) for the revitalisation of the historic Newcastle Post Office will lapse in less than two months if construction or engineering work doesn’t commence in that time.

































































































