Hunter Drama is thrilled to announce its biggest and most inclusive school holiday program yet, with creative and performance workshops now open to both junior and senior students for the very first time!

It is no secret that emergency departments are feeling an enormous strain as record numbers of the community present at a hospital for medical treatment every day. After years of working in this hectic and intense healthcare environment, I realised that the majority of people coming to the emergency department could have their symptoms treated in the community - they didn’t need to be in the hospital!

At The Place, we know that when people are supported to connect, learn, and grow in a culturally safe space, incredible things happen. That is why we are thrilled to be part of the Digital Sisters program - a program designed to enhance the digital confidence and skills of migrant and refugee women as they adapt to life in a new country.

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.

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.

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 thunderous roll of drums and the stirring wail of bagpipes will once again echo across the Hunter Valley as the Aberdeen Highland Games return for their spectacular annual celebration on the weekend of 5-6 July.

At Urth Fitness, we believe movement is medicine. Whether your goal is to feel better, try a new gym class, or simply keep your wellness on track, your cold-weather routine doesn’t need to be intense—it just needs to be intentional.

In the heart of Cardiff, just a stone's throw from Newcastle's city centre, Allettare Dezigns has found its perfect new home.

Over the past year, this capacity-building program, a collaboration between The Place: Charlestown Community Centre and ReadyUpSkills, has offered an array of activities providing joy, skill-building and empowerment to both 10 to 16-year-olds and 17 to 25-year-olds age groups.

There’s no better place to keep the family entertained than at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium (HISS)!

Women across the Hunter are invited to participate in a new program, funded by the Australian Government and delivered through the local not-for-profit organisation Career Links.

The Get Back in the Game program, funded by the NSW Government and delivered by local not-for-profit organisation Career Links, aims to inspire and support disengaged youth across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter through one-on-one mentoring, career pathway planning, and support.

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