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Twenty Years on the Road with Jane Goldsmith

NBN newsreader Jane Goldsmith has been in front of a camera since she was 12 years old. Signed with one of Australia's top modelling agencie

Recognition Earned for Determination and Vision

Three-time cancer survivor, Sue Clark-Pitrolo, has been recognised for her outstanding commitment to helping rewrite the future of people in

Live Your List - At One with Nature

Growing up in Maitland and Newcastle, this rewilding facilitator had a "love to do" list. Working at the Wilderness Society, she started stu

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College, Fletcher Open Day For Learning

Bishop Tyrrell Anglican College has announced its first Open Day for 2021. This popular day will be held 25 May from 9 am to 12 noon and is

INNOVATIVE LIVING EXHIBITION Links to Region’s History at Newcastle Museum

Newcastle’s Indigenous history will be brought to life with a series of native tree plantings designed to create a living interpretation o

Music for the People

With crews already onsite, stages, and infrastructure already in place, Bluesfest was cancelled last month. As an artist, if you were travel

Don't Judge a Man by his Mullet

One of my best friends, Laura Johnson, founded Mulletfest. If you don't know what that is, where have you been hiding? It's a globally famou

A Month of Practical Workshops Every Parent Must See

A foodie workshop to help stretch your dollar further is one of eight events Lake Macquarie City Council is supporting as part of this yea

Happy Birthday Ronald McDonald House!

Last month, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW celebrated 30 years of providing a home away from home for families and th

5 Years of Support for 500 Women

Local NFP, Got Your Back Sista offers benevolent relief and support to women and children escaping domestic violence, who are at risk of liv

Get Connected with Lake Mac’s Digital Literacy Sessions

Lake Mac Libraries is hosting a series of digital literacy sessions as part of the Be Connected program for older citizens interested in gai

The HEART of Australian Music

Since the last issue, the Australian Music Industry lost part of its heart with the death of Michael Gudinski. Though you may not have known

When Will the Fight be Over?

The story that has unfolded in Canberra over the last few weeks has been horrific by anyone's standards. To date, four women have alleged se

Live Your List - Australian Paradise

With her mother enchanted by English and doing courses, Diana Paola McClelland was also charmed by the “pretty” language, especially through

Celebrating Seniors

Growing older should be fun! To help inspire you, there is an exciting selection of events happening this month, ranging from chair yoga to

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