Weight loss surgery is more than a procedure — it is a holistic, life-changing journey toward long-term health and wellbeing. For people living with obesity and its related conditions, bariatric surgery offers a proven pathway to sustained weight loss, improved mobility, and a significant reduction in risks associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnoea.

Have you ever wondered how doctors know which medicines actually work? Or how they figure out if a new treatment is safe? The answer lies in clinical trials, and it's one of the most important processes in modern medicine.

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

Even silent movies were never really silent. Since the first silent film was released in 1902, music has been used to heighten viewers' emotions and enhance the storyline. Music could convey a character's emotions without a single word of dialogue. Cast an ominous mood to denote danger or leave you in tears as lovers are torn apart, or a key character dies.

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

Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025–26, Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things, invites you to experience the city and its stories through the captivating lens of miniatures and models.

Newcastle’s annual love affair with Strut & Fret’s Spiegeltent continues this year with their latest sensation of circus, cabaret and spectacle, La Ronde.

Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...

Spring has officially sprung in Maitland, and locals are in for an absolute treat with the region's most exciting events calendar yet. From world-class country music festivals to hands on bee experiences and spectacular light shows, there's something to spark everyone's imagination this season.

Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and embrace your inner Dancing Queen – the world's most beloved feel-good musical is heading to Newcastle this October! Mamma Mia! will light up the Civic Theatre from 11 October for a strictly limited season that promises to have audiences singing, dancing and falling in love with ABBA all over again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.