In the latest episode of Placed to Speak, “Questions from the Hat,” a group of young people come together for a spontaneous, question driven conversation that is equal parts humorous, thoughtful, and deeply engaging. Hosted by Ricky, a program Skills Facilitator, the episode, features participants Morty, Tomas and Dom, young people aged 17–25 who are part of the Place Based Abilities program, a collaborative initiative between The Place Charlestown Community Centre and ReadyU

After a solid workout, it’s tempting to grab your bag and head straight for the door. But at Urth Fitness, that feel-good moment is just getting started!

Key Assets Australia is calling on everyday people to do something extraordinary - become a foster carer.

Discover what's written in the stars for you in this month's Horoscopes!

Australia’s powerhouse vocalist, Casey Donovan, is set to take the stage of Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) as part of her biggest national tour yet in 2026, THIS IS ME.

Plantar heel pain is one of the most common causes of foot pain. It typically involves irritation of the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel bone to the toes. The plantar fascia helps support the arch of the foot and plays an important role in absorbing and transferring forces during walking and running.

There are places you visit, and places you keep coming back to. Hunter Valley Resort + Farm, on the corner of Hermitage Road and Mistletoe Lane in the heart of Pokolbin, has a way of becoming the latter.

Discover what's happening in your local community this May...

In the heart of Wallsend, Diggers has long been a cornerstone of community life - and right now, there's never been a better reason to pull up a chair.

Throughout my years in the dental industry, I've witnessed many advances - but few as transformative as Digital Dentistry, particularly Digital Dentures. So, what does this actually mean for you as a patient?

Oliver Jr is coming to Warners Bay Theatre, presented by Hive Youth Theatre and performed by a cast of talented local young actors and singers.

Chart a course through the night sky - Disney On Ice is coming to Newcastle Entertainment Centre this July, and it promises to be the most spectacular show yet.

There’s a quiet assumption woven into modern fame: if you step into the spotlight, you surrender something fundamental. Privacy, yes, but also basic respect. It’s dressed up in a shrug and a cliché: “It’s the price of fame.”

One of the most beloved operas ever written is coming to Newcastle, as Opera Hunter presents a full-scale production of Mozart's The Magic Flute, featuring a stellar cast of local and acclaimed performers accompanied by the Lake Mac Philharmonic Orchestra.

There’s something quietly extraordinary about a festival that not only survives but thrives - growing year after year without losing its soul. In a landscape where even major events have fallen by the wayside, The Gum Ball has done the opposite. It has deepened, expanded, and embedded itself into the cultural fabric of regional New South Wales, located in the bush, on the property of Dashville in Lower Belford.