The loveable, shaggy creature who captured hearts across Australia is being celebrated at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) in a delightful retrospective exhibition honouring Ted Prior's iconic creation, Grug.

In a world where podcasts often cover politics, pop culture, or crime mysteries, a group of young storytellers from the Place Based Abilities Program supporting young people with disability, are proving that sometimes the most joyful stories come from the backyard.

Newcastle's New Annual festival is rolling out the red carpet for families this year, with two standout events that promise to captivate audiences of all ages while delivering unforgettable experiences right in the heart of the city.

The Young Business Minds Awards (YBMA) is an exciting opportunity for the region’s brightest young innovators.

Curious minds, families, and future innovators— get ready! The Hunter Science Festival 2025 is back, transforming the Newcastle Museum into a powerhouse of discovery and imagination on Sunday, 17 August from 10am to 2pm.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company brings the award-winning stage adaptation Josephine Wants to Dance to Newcastle's Civic Theatre for three fabulous shows on 8 and 9 August.

In every community, stories are waiting to be heard: stories of creativity, leadership, resilience, and connection. Placed to Speak, a new podcast and print series from the Place Based Abilities (PBA) program, is an inspiring new platform created by and for young people with disability to share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company is thrilled to bring the award-winning stage adaptation Josephine Wants to Dance to The Civic Theatre Newcastle on 8th and 9th August.

Newcastle theatre lovers are in for a rare and riotous treat as the West End’s longest-running comedy, the Olivier and Tony Award-winning play, The Play That Goes Wrong, makes its way to Newcastle for a strictly limited season at the Civic theatre from 19 – 31 August.

Get ready, Newcastle — the gods are coming. This August, Hunter Drama presents The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at The Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle, marking the show’s long-awaited local premiere.

Winter magic is coming to the Hunter Valley, and there's no need to brave icy mountain roads or endure expensive ski field trips. From 28 June to 27 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, offering families an accessible winter wonderland less than an hour from Newcastle.

Hunter Drama is thrilled to announce its biggest and most inclusive school holiday program yet, with creative and performance workshops now open to both junior and senior students for the very first time!

There’s no better place to keep the family entertained than at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

When my now-teenage kid has argued with someone, I always let her vent to me. She knows I am her biggest defender. Once she calms down, I try to present the other side of the story, if I see there might be one. She doesn’t always appreciate this. When someone you believe should be on your side presents a viewpoint that differs from yours, it can feel like an attack.

The Newcastle Entertainment Centre is set to transform into a dazzling realm of colour, music, and skating magic as Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero glides into town from 3–6 July.