David Hughes has been appointed Lake Macquarie City Council’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Hundreds of people hit the courts at an adaptive sports event today to mark the launch of a new community directory highlighting inclusive opportunities across sport, recreation and art.

Frontline workers will have further access to crucial resources when supporting victims of domestic and family violence thanks to a renewed partnership between Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) and the Hunter Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Consortium.

Newcastle’s hospitality and tourism industry came together last night to celebrate excellence, innovation and leadership at the Prosperity Advisers 2026 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards, held at Ravella Newcastle.

A $1.5 billion mixed-use precinct will deliver around 1,000 new homes, thousands of jobs and sweeping new public spaces on Newcastle’s iconic harbourfront — completing a decades-long transformation of the city’s waterfront.

Ahead of National Volunteer Week (18-26 May), Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) has announced its first-ever Grassroots Volunteer Grant, with much-loved charity Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF) set to receive $25,000.

City of Newcastle will use community feedback to help plan for more housing near train stations at Hamilton, Adamstown, Kotara and the Newcastle Interchange.

The Escadia Newcastle Northstars have secured six points in Canberra this weekend, defeating the Brave 6-1 on Saturday and 4-3 on Sunday.

Hunter Water’s newly upgraded Arcadia Vale reservoir has been reimagined as a striking piece of public art, celebrating local wildlife while strengthening connections with the surrounding community.

Lake Macquarie City Council has joined forces with Biraban Local Aboriginal Land Council to preserve one of the city’s most scenic stretches of lakeside land.

Work has begun beneath Queens Wharf as preparations get underway for the safe demolition of the fire-damaged western building.

Previously unseen details from thousands of historic photographs are being revealed for the first time following a five-year digitisation project by City of Newcastle.

Hunter Water is urging customers to make Smart Water Choices as the Lower Hunter records its highest April water usage in 20 years, alongside declining dam levels and ongoing dry conditions.

Lake Macquarie City Council has recommended funding 27 community and school‑led projects to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026, alongside four university research projects tackling everything from low‑carbon construction to amphibian disease monitoring.

Newcastle Knights NRL and NRLW players, alongside cheerleaders, will visit Charlestown Square this May as part of two special Thursday night shopping events.