

SAND DUNE SAFARIS
Come on the ultimate adventure! Join Sand Dune Safaris in one of our purpose built off road vehicles and experience the magnificent...


Instant online homework help for Newcastle students
Newcastle high school students now have instant access to online homework help thanks to the work of Newcastle Region Library, who have...


SCIENCE GALORE at Newcastle Region Libraries
Newcastle Region Library has launched two innovative science programs to encourage kids to take up subjects important to the city's...


ON TOUR WITH THE KID: Blessed by a life less ordinary
My mum had me, her only child, at 18 and raised me by herself. Despite conventional wisdom of the early 70's, I don't think it ever...


9 Reasons Why We Think Newcastle is SO HOT RIGHT NOW
There’s a lot to love about living in Newcastle – the beaches, the weather, the lifestyle. And it’s not just locals who are recognising...


ON TOUR WITH THE KID: My best friend’s having a baby!
Some people are just built to be parents, some of us have to learn as we go. My best friend is the former. He is emotionally wise beyond...


Cruisin' On the Ovation of The Seas
Way back in July 2015 we ran an article about the largest and newest ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet – the Ovation of the Seas. I...


WHAT IS RESILIENCE? And why is it Important?
It is good to see that the subject of wellbeing is now seriously examined in the workplace. Many workplaces have begun to introduce...


McCLOY COMMUNITIES Leading the Way with Public Art
With over four decades of experience in the residential sector, McCloy Group has established a significant presence in the Hunter and New...


See the Hunter by Horseback!
If you dream of galloping off into the sunset on your noble steed, then you don’t have to go too far along the Hunter Expressway to find...


HAVE A FUR BABY? Be the best parent to your pooch
Being a responsible dog owner and taking the best care of your dog is easy. Here are 6 things you can do to be the best parent to your...


ON TOUR WITH THE KID: Falling in Love with Tamworth
There is a trip, a pilgrimage really, that the kid and I have made every year since she was born. The annual trek to the Tamworth Country...


HEALTHY AND UNHEALTHY Connections
In my last article (Dec/Jan issue) I wrote about the importance of finding connection and how being connected is one of our most basic...


Ability Beyond Disability
Too often people who have a disability are looked at and judged on the tasks they CAN’T do; rather than what they CAN do. Exercise and...


FORMER CHAMPION SURF LIFE SAVER Desperate to educate about water safety in light of recent drownings
Former champion Surf Life Saver and Newcastle resident Boyd Conrick is urging people of all ages to learn about beach safety given what...





























































































