

Work begins on upgrade to National Park Netball Courts
The revitalisation of National Park's popular sporting precincts is set to continue with a $627,000 overhaul of Newcastle’s premier...


Roaring good time in store at Newcastle Museum
The Local Government elections may be over, but there's another ballot looming for Novocastrians this month when the latest exhibition...


Support local this Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, Port Stephens Council is encouraging residents to spread their cheer by shopping local and keeping...


Speers Point Park comes alive with carols
Thousands of Yuletide revellers descended on Speers Point Park on Sunday for the first Lake Mac Carols since 2019. With local country...


Art illuminates city spaces at night through interactive smart city technology
Iconic artworks from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection will provide interactive night-time attractions to liven up underutilised public...


1,200 trees in 2 years for Mambo Wetlands
In 2019, Port Stephens Council and the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Committee received a NSW Environmental Trust grant and have since undertaken...


Winning artwork draws inspiration from Aboriginal ancestry
Aboriginal artist Maddison Gibbs has been named winner of the inaugural yapang Emerging Art Prize for a stunning artwork inspired by her...


Festive fun comes to Newcastle's Civic precinct
Newcastle's Wheeler Place will play host to festive fun as the Civic precinct is transformed with an 11-metre-high Christmas tree and...


New fast ferry service set to launch on Lake Mac
A new fast ferry service is set to shave almost 30 minutes off travel times between key points on either side of Lake Macquarie, setting...


Hampers of Hope
SOUL CAFÉ 2021 CHRISTMAS APPEAL Soul Café was established in August 2003 to serve free, hot meals to the disadvantaged of the Newcastle...


Moving Forward...Together
It's fair to say that we're all happy to see this year in the rearview mirror. And whilst we can tentatively look forward to the coming...


There's No Place Like Home
Originally scheduled for July 2020, and after multiple covid-related reschedules, Young Peoples Theatre, Newcastle Inc. is FINALLY off to...


Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run
The Bikers for Kids Newcastle Toy Run will hold their annual ride to raise funds for disadvantaged families and provide toys for kids...


Lake Mac Festival
Prepare yourself for two days packed full of family fun! Lake Mac Festival is back in 2022 and better than ever! The weekend will kick...


Community Band Together for Christmas Cheer
The Christmas Team at Samaritans is busy preparing for big festive picnic community lunches in Newcastle and Singleton. For more than 15...




























































































