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

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.

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

Every Tuesday morning at The Place Charlestown, something special happens.

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.

Curious minds, families, and future innovators— get ready! The Hunter Science Festival 2025 is back, transforming the Newcastle Museum into a powerhouse of discovery and imagination on Sunday, 17 August from 10am to 2pm.

Newcastle’s beloved doughnut team, DoughHeads has once again made its mark on the national stage.

In every community, stories are waiting to be heard: stories of creativity, leadership, resilience, and connection. Placed to Speak, a new podcast and print series from the Place Based Abilities (PBA) program, is an inspiring new platform created by and for young people with disability to share their experiences, insights, and ideas.

If you’ve been dreaming of a vibrant coastal lifestyle in a welcoming over-50s community, Oasis Redhead could be exactly what you're looking for!

The Escadia Newcastle Northstars are approaching the deciding rounds of the regular 2025 Australian Ice Hockey season and are looking ahead to the finals.

Monkey Baa Theatre Company is thrilled to bring the award-winning stage adaptation Josephine Wants to Dance to The Civic Theatre Newcastle on 8th and 9th August.

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.