

Heartbreak Never Looked Better | Romeo & Juliet Heads to The Art House
Bell Shakespeare’s national tour of Romeo & Juliet has kicked off, but with no Newcastle dates, Novocastrians keen to see the Bard’s star-crossed lovers will have to look elsewhere.


Pets, Podcasts, & Pure Joy: Meet the Young Voices of the Placed to Speak Episode 1
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.


Building Confidence Inside & Out
For Kerry Brownell, style has never been just about clothing; it’s about empowerment. As the founder of Kerry’s Style Sessions, KSS Dress Hire, and her newest venture in hair styling, Kerry has created a multifaceted business dedicated to helping women feel more confident and beautiful.


Family Fun Takes Centre Stage at New Annual Festival
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.


World Premiere Comedy Exposes Media's Moral Maze
# This is Not Journalism (#TINJ) is hailed as an urgent comedy about truth, news and alternative facts. A powder keg 75-minute comedy drama written and directed by Ross Mueller for some of Newcastle’s finest actors, including Philip McGrath and Mark Pegler, # TINJ is presented by UpStage at The Playhouse (Newcastle Civic Theatre) from Friday 26 September until Saturday 4 October.


Here’s the Tea!
The past few months have underscored just how resilient the prestige and lifestyle market on the Coast and in the Hunter remains. With the RBA recently cutting the cash rate by 0.25% to 3.6%, we’ve seen a noticeable lift in confidence.


Surround Yourself with Balloons & Bubbles at this year’s Hunter Valley Balloon Fiesta!
Get ready for an unforgettable spectacle as the Balloon Aloft Hunter Valley Fiesta returns this October Long Weekend (October 3rd - 6th, 2025) with an enchanting Balloons & Bubbles theme!


The Personal Touch Transforming Hunter Valley Holidays
Georgia Smith has always believed that managing a holiday home is about more than keys, calendars and clean sheets — it’s about people. It’s about trust, relationships, and the little things that turn a short-term stay into a lasting memory.


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


Tuesday Club: A Place to Connect, Share, and Belong
Every Tuesday morning at The Place Charlestown, something special happens.


Pioneering Medical Research Facility Comes to the Hunter Region
A groundbreaking new facility is set to transform the accessibility of medical research in regional NSW, with Novatrials opening Australia's first purpose-built Phase I clinical trials unit outside metropolitan areas.


Sparking Joy | On Tour With the Kid
Occasionally, on weekends, we attend open houses that we've seen online. We're on the lookout for an investment property, but sometimes it’s purely out of curiosity...


September Horoscopes 2025
Discover what's written in the stars for your star sign this month with September's Horoscopes!


New Annual Returns to our Streets, Stages and Ocean Baths!
City of Newcastle's flagship arts festival, New Annual Festival, now in its fifth year, will take over the streets, stages and iconic landmarks of our city for ten days of art, music and ideas from 26 September to 5 October. It will showcase local people, places and performances alongside some of the best theatre, art and music from Australia and overseas.


Dashville Skyline 2025 Ready To Roll With Bumper Line Up
It’s been a beautiful sonic stroll for the Hunter Valley’s Dashville Skyline, which celebrated a huge 10th birthday last year and now returns over the October Long Weekend (NSW) 3-5 October 2025, for what is arguably the biggest line up in its enduring 11-year history.




































































































