

Applications open for 2026 International Women's Day Loretta Baker Scholarship
Maitland City Council is calling for applications for the 2026 International Women’s Day Loretta Baker Scholarship, supporting women in the Maitland area to achieve their goals across arts, culture, business, health, sport and more.


Boats, books and building activities deliver hands-on fun for City of Newcastle’s school holiday program
Families are invited to dive into a world of miniature marine craft when the three-day Model Newcastle Regatta sets sail on a giant pond at Newcastle Museum this month.


City of Newcastle trainee lifeguards make a splash in coastal careers
City of Newcastle is supporting four local teens turn their surf lifesaving skills into real-world experience with an innovative trainee lifeguard program.


New Annual searches for fresh homegrown programming following record 2025 festival
Local artists are being offered the chance to shine at New Annual in 2026 as City of Newcastle’s flagship arts festival continues to elevate Newcastle's profile as a thriving creative city.


From BBQ breakfasts to the big screen, Maitland has it all this Australia Day
Maitland is gearing up for a vibrant Australia Day celebration on Monday 26 January 2026, featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment and the return of the ever-popular Dive in Cinema at Maitland Aquatic Centre.


Community invited to explore, learn and protect the coastline this summer
City of Newcastle is encouraging Novocastrians to discover the hidden wonders of our local coastline this summer through a free, hands-on coastal education program.


Lifeguards go pink to bat for cancer awareness
Lake Macquarie City Council lifeguards will turn pink on Tuesday to help raise breast cancer awareness in line with the Pink Ashes Test.


Maitland to mark 125 years of Federation with new public exhibition
Maitland City Council will mark 125 years since the Federation of Australia with a new public exhibition celebrating Maitland’s unique role in the nation’s founding story.


Grants hit the right note for emerging talent
Early-career and young artists across Newcastle will have the chance to develop their creative skills thanks to support from City of Newcastle.


Full steam ahead: Maitland to host National Historic Machinery Association National Rally in conjunction with Steamfest 2027
Maitland has been officially announced as the host city for the National Historical Machinery Association (NHMA) National Rally in 2027, a major milestone for the region’s events calendar, with a bumper week-long program of activities and experiences expected to attract large crowds to the city.


City of Newcastle celebrates year of growth, investment and community achievements
Major cultural milestones, significant infrastructure upgrades and continued progress on transformational city projects have defined a highly successful 2025 for City of Newcastle.


One hard truth: 355 lives lost. One simple message: slow down
NSW ended 2025 with 355 people losing their lives on our roads. It is a number that should give all of us pause.


Rock’s Greatest Supergroup Comes to Life on Stage -The Traveling Wilburys Collection
Harrison. Petty. Orbison. Dylan. Lynne.Five legendary artists. One iconic supergroup. And a live experience that music fans have waited decades to see.


14 Year Old Jesse Linden becomes the Jack's youngest winner ever
The last day of play at the Jack ended with a tense finish. Cricketer Justin Avendano led after day one with a score of 41 and stayed on top after his second round on Wednesday, finishing with 34. His total of 75 was the score to beat. As the afternoon ended, 14-year-old junior golfer Jesse Linden and world long drive champion Matt Stubbs were both close to overtaking him with their final shots.


Hunter Wetlands Centre unveils upgraded Sensory Trail in time for school holidays!
The Hunter Wetlands Centre has officially opened the first stage of its upgraded Sensory Trail after a year-long restoration program supported by local students, volunteers and community groups.




























































































