The Young Business Mind Awards (YBMA) are back for 2025, and Career Links is calling on the Hunter’s next generation of entrepreneurs, problem-solvers and creative thinkers to pitch their big ideas for a chance to win prizes, mentorship and recognition.

Winter is a magical time in the Hunter Valley; temperatures drop, and the school holidays are just around the corner. Along with the return of cooler weather comes the much-anticipated annual Snow Time in the Garden event, where you can experience the snow without breaking the bank.

This June long weekend, Morpeth Gallery will come alive with the vibrant colours of Australia’s native wildlife as part of a special exhibition to celebrate World Environment Day.

Hunter Drama is proud to present Disney’s Frozen JR. at the Playhouse, Civic Theatre Newcastle, from 17 July to 2 August —a heartwarming stage adaptation of the beloved animated film, brought to life by some of the region’s most talented young performers.

The thunderous roll of drums and the stirring wail of bagpipes will once again echo across the Hunter Valley as the Aberdeen Highland Games return for their spectacular annual celebration on the weekend of 5-6 July.

In the heart of Cardiff, just a stone's throw from Newcastle's city centre, Allettare Dezigns has found its perfect new home.

Over the past year, this capacity-building program, a collaboration between The Place: Charlestown Community Centre and ReadyUpSkills, has offered an array of activities providing joy, skill-building and empowerment to both 10 to 16-year-olds and 17 to 25-year-olds age groups.

There’s no better place to keep the family entertained than at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (HISS)!

The Get Back in the Game program, funded by the NSW Government and delivered by local not-for-profit organisation Career Links, aims to inspire and support disengaged youth across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter through one-on-one mentoring, career pathway planning, and support.

Sometimes, the difference between chaos and comfort is just one person. Emergency and short-term foster carers step into a child’s life when they need safety, stability, and compassion; fast.

The Maitland Heritage Festival is a free, fun, family day out. To be held throughout Maitland on Sunday, 15 June, the festival is a day of heritage and community celebration, showcasing Maitland’s rich history through engaging activities, games, displays, stalls, food, performance and storytelling.

Audiences will be swept into the magical world of Disney as they join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from across the Disney Kingdom on an unforgettable journey through timeless tales when Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero skates into Newcastle from 3 to 6 July at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre.

It’s time to bring out the leg warmers, big hair, tight jeans, massive earrings and a whole-lotta flashing bright neon, because St Philip’s Newcastle is bringing Footloose to town from 18 June to 5 July at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre!

Who knew that nestled in a quiet corner of Hamilton North sits Newcastle's largest collective of artists, producers, creative manufacturers and social innovators?

This April school holidays, families and theatre lovers of all ages are in for a treat as Hunter Drama presents the Newcastle premiere of...