

The Election Cycle is Almost Over, but the Fight Continues…
I have been a political junkie for as long as I can remember. I was eight when Bob Hawke was first elected, and I remember that election...


$780 Million Investment at John Hunter Hospital
The concept design for the new, seven-storey acute services building for john hunter and John Hunter’s Children’s Hospitals has been...


Get Fighting Fit with Martial Arts
At Pollet’s Martial Arts, we have something for the whole family! You can train together or in different disciplines. For ages 7 - Adult,...


What makes it Local
This month, Intouch Magazine asked Simon Ashley of ATUNE Health to share his thoughts on what it means to be local. For as long as I can...


Around the Chambers
The ten council chambers that make up the greater Hunter region continue to be busy with numerous projects to help make our communities...


Piggott’s Pharmacy Celebrates 50 Years of Caring for Newcastle
Piggott’s Pharmacy will be giving away $50 every day for 50 days in every store from 1st October, as they celebrate 50 years of serving...


Friends with Dignity pushes ahead with their Annual Christmas Toy Drive amidst COVID Pandemic
Nationwide domestic and family violence support charity and Australian Charity of the Year 2018, Friends with Dignity is doing all they...


Young people encouraged to make their voice heard through YES
Cessnock City Council wants to hear from young people about the issues important to them as they develop the Youth Engagement Strategy...


Seed library harvests new community partnership
Newcastle Libraries will harvest the flourishing momentum for home vegetable gardens with the launch of the City’s first free Seed...


Call for stallholders: Hunter Arts Network Art Bazaar
Art Bazaar is back for 2020! Hunter Arts Network was forced to cancel both previous Art Bazaars planned for 2020 due to Covid-19...


On Top of the World at Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
Habitat loss through the clearing and development of natural bushland is the greatest threat to Australia’s dwindling wild koala...


Curtains go up on inaugural New Annual program
World premieres, Australian debuts and festival-specific commissions will form part of an eclectic and ambitious program being put...


Small Business Month helping Port businesses bounce back from COVID-19
Small businesses will have the opportunity to workshop new ideas online, boost their digital skills and connect with other businesses in...


Vintage inspired mural brings Civic Theatre wall to life as Big Picture Fest sweeps the City
City of Newcastle is celebrating the opening of the Big Picture Fest which will see the western wall of Civic Theatre painted with a...


Call to nominate Port’s COVID-19 heroes for Annual Awards
Port Stephens Council is calling for the community to nominate local heroes who have supported others through COVID-19 in the Annual...




































































































