

Landmark Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition receives national recognition
A Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition that showcased works of art never before seen outside of the Torres Strait has this week been...


Port of Newcastle to Shine Bright this Christmas with Free Festive Light Show
A free festive light show will light up Port of Newcastle, spreading the Christmas spirit to local residents, Port users, neighbours and...


Have your say on boating and fishing infrastructure
A 15 year plan for boating and fishing infrastructure will help Port Stephens Council prioritise projects and access funding for...


Reinvigorate Tennis in Maitland
Maitland City Council is calling for expressions of interest from suitable applicants to manage three of Council’s tennis centres and...


Garden comp winner a feast for the senses
With hub-cap flowers, tin-can wind chimes and spoons sprouting from the earth, Warners Bay Public School’s new garden bed is not your...


Work begins on upgrade to National Park Netball Courts
The revitalisation of National Park's popular sporting precincts is set to continue with a $627,000 overhaul of Newcastle’s premier...


Roaring good time in store at Newcastle Museum
The Local Government elections may be over, but there's another ballot looming for Novocastrians this month when the latest exhibition...


Support local this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, Port Stephens Council is encouraging residents to spread their cheer by shopping local and keeping...


Speers Point Park comes alive with carols
Thousands of Yuletide revellers descended on Speers Point Park on Sunday for the first Lake Mac Carols since 2019. With local country...


Art illuminates city spaces at night through interactive smart city technology
Iconic artworks from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection will provide interactive night-time attractions to liven up underutilised public...


1,200 trees in 2 years for Mambo Wetlands
In 2019, Port Stephens Council and the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Committee received a NSW Environmental Trust grant and have since undertaken...


Winning artwork draws inspiration from Aboriginal ancestry
Aboriginal artist Maddison Gibbs has been named winner of the inaugural yapang Emerging Art Prize for a stunning artwork inspired by her...


Festive fun comes to Newcastle's Civic precinct
Newcastle's Wheeler Place will play host to festive fun as the Civic precinct is transformed with an 11-metre-high Christmas tree and...


New fast ferry service set to launch on Lake Mac
A new fast ferry service is set to shave almost 30 minutes off travel times between key points on either side of Lake Macquarie, setting...


Dashville returns in style!
The famed regional festival venue Dashville, has weathered the storm and is gearing up for the return of events, with a big few months ahead




































































































