

Four local ladies inspire on International Women’s Day
Port Stephens residents Sally-Anne Marshall, Emma McMillan, Brodie Oxlade and Jacie Whitfield are the recipients...


Community paws-itively thrilled as Tessa the guide dog returns home to Stockton
Tails were wagging today as City of Newcastle unveiled a new Tessa the guide dog statue in Stockton to replace the much-loved original...


Gallery takes art to the community as expansion continues
Art and storytelling of two local artists have launched a new year of off-site programming for Newcastle Art Gallery...


Volunteer Surf Life Saver Jackie Bower honoured with Port Stephens’ Local Woman of the Year 2024 award
Kate Washington MP has announced local surf life saver Jackie Bower as the 2024 Port Stephens’ Local Woman of the Year award recipient...


State Emergency Service out in force for Clean Up Australia Day
Members of the orange army will be out enhancing Lake Mac this weekend, as the country’s largest community-based clean-up gets underway...


Civic Theatre Initiative Brings Local Shows to Local Audiences.
UpStage at the Playhouse is an exciting initiative developed by the Civic Theatre for the City of Newcastle.


Comedy, Connection and Learning | 2024 SENIORS FESTIVAL
Community connection and lifelong learning are at the heart of Newcastle's annual festival celebrating seniors as part of the state-wide...


Thinking of Adopting? Check Out Our Pets of the Month
Trinity’s coat is decorated in three beautiful colours! She is beautiful, playful and friendly and is currently the #GirlBoss of the...


What's Happening in Your Local Community?
If you love a good cuppa, you’ll be thrilled to know there will soon be a couple of new options around Newcastle! Find out what else is...


On Tour With the Kid | From Protest to Celebration and the Road Ahead
1998 was the first year I remember going to Mardi Gras. My best friend had come out a couple of years prior, and for lots of unconnected...


Tantrum Youth Arts selected alongside Australia’s leading arts organisations to create employment pathways for artists with disability
Newcastle-based professional arts organisation Tantrum Youth Arts is creating vital employment pathways for artists with disability...


Port residents encouraged to have their say on draft Coastal Management Program
Port Stephens Council is in stage 4 of its Coastal Management Program, which is the final opportunity for the community to provide...


Sports, play facilities planned for Wyee
Planning is underway for new sport and play facilities in Wyee to meet the demands of the area’s growing population.


Wheels in motion for Rathmines youth hub
A high-octane future is on the horizon for young people in Rathmines and surrounding suburbs, with work underway on a revolutionary youth...


Multimillion-dollar community facility coming soon to Blackbutt Reserve.
Food for the body and the mind will be on the menu at Blackbutt Reserve as part of a $3 million community-focused project set to get...




































































































