For something billed as the Mother Energy Mulletfest Grand Final 2025, the event certainly had B.D.E …..Big Donation Energy (shame on you, what did you think we meant?). The annual pilgrimage of winning Mullets from all over the country landed back in its spiritual home this year, The Chelmsford Hotel, Kurr Kurri.

The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the latest eco-tourism holiday offering with a new $1.9 million campground at Belmont Wetlands in the Lake Macquarie region, giving visitors the option to stay overnight at this iconic destination.

Just in time for summer, Hunter Water has completed renewal works at its reservoirs at The Hill, Morisset and Arcadia Vale, and has delivered a new reservoir at Cameron Park, helping to maintain strong water pressure and ensuring reliable supply during peak demand periods.

The festive season is here, and The Levee Central Maitland is coming alive with Christmas cheer, family-friendly activities, festive displays and plenty of opportunities to shop local.

The Stockton Special Advisory Panel (SSAP) has met for the final time in 2025, which covered the finalisation of the $6.2 million Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program (CERMP), and commencing works funded by the $21.5 million investment from the NSW Government.

Newcastle Airport today celebrated a significant boost in regional connectivity as Jetstar’s inaugural Newcastle to Hobart service takes off, marking the first direct air link between the two cities and another major milestone in the airport’s expanding domestic network following the announcement of direct flights to Perth in May.

Some of the Hunter's brightest young minds have explored the wonders of numeracy at the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Challenge held in Newcastle on Tuesday.

The feminist book they tried to ban in France becomes a must-see theatrical experience.

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Wallsend will be buzzing with festive cheer this festive season as local businesses and creatives come together for a day of music, markets, and sustainable fun on Saturday, 6 December.

We are excited to celebrate the spirit of Warners Bay with the launch of a stunning new mural at Warners Bay Village.

Hunter based not-for-profit organisation, Mentor Support Network (MSN), has awarded educational scholarships to a group of more than 50 financially disadvantaged students as they enter their senior years of high school or trade college studies.

Lake Macquarie City Council will invest more than $30,000 annually in emerging local talent under a new sponsorship program designed to help high-performing young people reach their full potential.

The Minns Labor Government has secured a blockbuster lineup of Rugby League World Cup 2026 matches for Newcastle, reinforcing the city’s growing reputation as a world-class destination for international sporting events.