

Roosters crowing over new dawn for Macquarie Field
A revamped nesting ground for the Lake Macquarie City Roosters has been unveiled following a $2.7 million renovation at their Speers Point home.


Business Hunter calls for Budget support for Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Business Hunter is urging the NSW Government to allocate funding in the 2026–27 State Budget to the long-overdue renewal of the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, supporting the region’s growing reputation as a premier event destination.


Young talent in the spotlight for First Class 25
Bold ideas, vivid storytelling and the creative self-expression of youth are set to be showcased this weekend as one of the region’s most popular annual art exhibitions gets underway.


Harold Knight in shining new armour
Gateshead has been fortified for generations of sporting contests to come after Harold Knight Oval was heavily reinforced by Lake Macquarie City Council.


City of Newcastle kicking on with Creek Road concept
A new district level sports facility in Maryland is a step closer to reality with City of Newcastle unveiling the preferred final layout for the undeveloped five-hectare site.


Deadline looming for restoration of Newcastle landmark
The development application (DA) for the revitalisation of the historic Newcastle Post Office will lapse in less than two months if construction or engineering work doesn’t commence in that time.


‘Balancing the Scales’ in Maitland this International Women’s Day
Women across Maitland are invited to come together this International Women’s Day to celebrate and recognise inspiring voices in the community at Maitland Town Hall.


Foocastle Rocks: Foo Fighters Set to Make Newcastle History
Newcastle is about to become the epicentre of rock as the legendary Foo Fighters bring their Take Cover Tour to McDonald Jones Stadium on 12 November — marking the band's very first concert in the Hunter.


Cowboy lassos loving new home
This brown-eyed Cowboy is proof you don’t need pedigree to find the paw-fect canine partner.


Extra shot of opportunity for hospitality as Art Gallery Café opens doors in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook’s Art Gallery Café, proudly supported by AGL, has officially opened as a working venue with a mission to train the next crop of hospitality workers.


Half a million reasons to celebrate new era for Newcastle Art Gallery
City of Newcastle has kicked off 2026 with a $500,000 boost from the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation as final preparations occur before the opening of the $48 million expansion project.


NSW Government to trial council developed system that slashes DA times by 50%
The NSW Government has provided funding of $2 million to City of Newcastle for a DA approval process that has seen the council slash its DA times by more than 50%.


Rocky start to relationship but Lake Mac crew makes Valentine’s day
A Lake Macquarie City Council crew has leapt into action after a wallaby found itself stuck between a rock and a hard place at Valentine.


Art and environment combine to create community connections to Newcastle creek
A group of junior football players have kicked off a community art project designed to strengthen Newcastle residents’ relationships with their local waterways.


New Plan provide a stronger voice for the Aboriginal community
Lake Macquarie City Council will provide a stronger voice for the Aboriginal community and work to improve its overall health and wellbeing under a new plan set to be launched this weekend.




























































































