I have just read Professor Scott Galloway's new book, Notes on Being a Man. As a father of two sons, he’s become increasingly alarmed that the manosphere has hijacked the idea of masculinity. For Galloway, coarseness, cruelty, and violence are the opposite of what being a man should mean. His book is part autobiography and part operations manual for men navigating today’s world.

Discover what's happening in your local community this December - January...

Hunter Drama, the Hunter Region’s leading youth theatre and drama education company, will soon be accepting enrolments for its 2026 workshops, offering pathways in Drama, Musical Theatre, Screen Acting, and Pre-Diploma of Musical Theatre.

There’s no better place to soak up the festive spirit this summer than Civic Theatre Newcastle, where music, theatre, and community come together in the heart of the city’s cultural precinct.

Get ready for the ultimate afternoon out! Down the Park debuts at Foreshore Park on Thursday, 20 November, 4–7pm! This free, family-friendly event celebrates local music, food, and community with something for everyone.

In the heart of the Hunter region, a remarkable not-for-profit organisation is transforming lives one person at a time. The Hunter Adults Financial Collaborative (HAFC) supports financially disadvantaged adults across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and the Lower Hunter, helping them develop business ideas, find employment, and achieve self-sufficiency.

Young artists from the Place Based Abilities Program share their creativity, connection, and joy through the Placed to Speak podcast.

Tired of unworn clothes cluttering your wardrobe? The Clothing Space at Cooks Hill offers a refreshing solution to fast fashion fatigue. This innovative rent-a-rack concept gives pre-loved clothing a second life while putting money back in your pocket.

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

On behalf of The Palmdale Group, Creightons Funeral Service will host a special Christmas Memorial Service this December, offering comfort and support to those experiencing grief during the holiday season.

Newcastle's young theatre talent takes centre stage this November as Hunter Drama presents three distinctive productions showcasing the region's emerging performers.

Maitland City Council has unveiled ambitious plans to reshape East Maitland over the next two decades, with a draft structure plan projecting the need for 4,000 new homes to accommodate significant population growth.

Right now, across Australia, more than 45,000 children are growing up in out-of-home care. The need for foster carers has never been greater, especially in New South Wales. Yet, every day, people are still stepping forward with open hands and open hearts.

The Wingham Music Festival is set to make a powerful comeback this November, transforming into a beacon of hope for communities still recovering from the devastating May floods that swept through the Manning River catchment.

Joyously bursting into its sixth year, the 2025 Newcastle Pride Festival, from Friday, 3 October to Sunday, 26 October, promises a whole month of an electrifying celebration of love, diversity, and unity.