

2022 Seniors Festival an opportunity to reconnect
Cessnock City Council is excited to release the 2022 Cessnock City Seniors Festival program which is packed with concerts, films, talks,...


Shop at The Levee and Score a $30,000 Family Getaway Package
From now until June, shoppers at The Levee in Central Maitland have the chance to win the ultimate family getaway package that includes a...


Three inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day
Beth Innes, Shannon Whyte and Renee Goreham-Selby have each received a $1000 scholarship from Port Stephens Council to mark International...


New events toolkit launched to aid Port’s COVID-19 recovery
Port Stephens Council has launched a new online toolkit aimed at encouraging more events to Port Stephens while helping to re-boot the...


Lake Mac repair café diverts waste away from landfill
A pop-up café in Lake Mac is teaching locals how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, by repairing broken items otherwise destined for...


Seniors Festival aiming to reconnect over-55s
Art classes and a photo exhibition celebrating older people are among the features of Lake Macquarie City Council’s 2022 Seniors Festival...


Concept plans reveal grand ambition for second stage of No.1 Sportsground upgrade
A proposed major refurbishment of Newcastle's No.1 Sportsground grandstand will transform the facility into a modern venue able to cater...


Live performances give Novocastrians something to smile about as restrictions ease
Newcastle’s rich cultural scene is set to be reinvigorated with almost 70 live performances being delivered across 18 venues during the...


Grant program boosts NAIDOC Week events
The unique history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be celebrated in Lake Mac during NAIDOC...


Acclaimed musicians cement their reputation as an extraordinary trio for Musica Viva Australia
Pianist Bernadette Harvey, violinist Harry Bennetts, and cellist Miles Mullin-Chivers are fast becoming a trio to reckon with. Their...


Have your say on the future of Port Stephens
Port Stephens Council is calling for the community to have its say on the future vision for Port Stephens, as part of community...


New playground the final step in Thomas H Halton Park transformation
The $5.4 million transformation of Thomas H Halton Park at Croudace Bay is complete, with Lake Macquarie’s biggest playground outside...


First Class showcases young artists and issues that matter to them
The impact COVID-19 had on the emotional and mental health of young people has emerged as a prominent theme in a new exhibition of art by...


Lake Mac GLAM conference focuses on closing the gap
Speakers from across the country will impart their wisdom at this year’s Lake Mac GLAM conference, which has a keen focus on sharing...


Multimillion dollar Blackbutt Village upgrade ready to commence
A $3.7 million upgrade of Blackbutt Village on Orchardtown Road is set to commence next month, delivering a safer, more attractive place...




































































































