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.

Are you a retiree who is looking to downsize? Is maintaining a house and garden becoming too physically demanding? Do you wish that you lived closer to friends or enjoyed a more active social life? If so, making the move to a retirement village or resort might be the perfect lifestyle option for you.

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.

Prepare your taste buds and clear your camera roll, the Viral Food Festival is bringing the most talked-about, drool-worthy dishes from your social media feeds straight to Newcastle for the very first time!

This Men’s Health Week, Eire Constructions is putting the wellbeing of its workforce front and centre, launching a bold new initiative to support early health intervention and encourage employees to prioritise their health.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is bringing the best acts from the 2025 festival directly to Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) on Thursday, 5 June at 7:30pm – the perfect way to kick off the long weekend with a bang.

Newcastle-trained dancer Morgan Hurrell features in momenta, Sydney Dance Company’s hit production coming to the Civic Theatre for one show only on Wednesday, 6 August.

A forgotten royal scandal takes centre stage this month when Melanie Tait's compelling comedy drama The Queen's Nanny arrives at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) on Thursday, 26 June.

La Ronde is set to dazzle Newcastle audiences when it headlines Spiegeltent Newcastle in Civic Park from 5 September to 5 October.

At the centre of this story is the Namba family, whose influence spans three acclaimed Japanese restaurants: Nagisa, Susuru, and ÂPÉ Chilean Nikkei Restaurant.

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.

Opera Hunter is bringing Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" to Warners Bay Theatre this July, reimagined with a gritty punk-rock edge that promises to electrify audiences.