

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...


What's Happening in Your Local Community
PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG RAISED AT CITY HALL IN SUPPORT OF LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY City of Newcastle has thrown its support behind the LGBTIQ+...


Turning on the Creativity Tap
As a teenager, this New Lambton resident found solace in art. A shy girl, she unearthed a way to express herself, fit in and achieve good...


Newcastle Emerging Art Prize
The Newcastle Emerging Art Prize, with its proud 20-year history, is now known as the Hunter Emerging Art Prize. And it's more than just...


Winning architectural design unveiled for prominent West End site
A landmark design to reimagine the former Spotlight and Anaconda building has been unveiled following a targeted architectural design...


Council Teams up with Maitland Youth to Revitalise Facilities
Council has joined forces with Hunter based youth organisation UP&UP and some of Maitland’s young people to give one of the city’s sports...


New Lake Mac path winds through coastal wilderness
A revamped walkway taking in spectacular beach views and traversing precious coastal ecosystems is making waves at Redhead. The northern...


Lake Mac to host Special Entertainment Precinct
Wangi Wangi’s live music and entertainment scene is set to boom with the launch of a pilot program to help businesses struggling due to...


International Women’s Day Scholarships closing soon
Time is running out for local women to apply for an International Women’s Day Scholarship to help them reach an important goal in 2022....


‘Live Music Lake Mac’ keeps music industry humming
Musicians from near and far will strike a chord for local residents next month, with the Live Music Lake Mac series starting back up. On...


Side hustlers encouraged to turn their ideas into viable businesses
A new small business incubator program is offering 15 Novocastrians the chance to take their business ideas to the next level. Delivered...




























































































