The long-awaited restoration of the historic Newcastle Post Office has been given the green light by City of Newcastle following the approval of a modified development application.

More than $14,000 in grant funding has been recommended for approval by Lake Macquarie City Council to support local NAIDOC Week events. 

Davidson Business Advisory has confirmed in a Public Briefing to Councillors and the community that its independent review of City of Newcastle's processes, procedures and performance has found no instances of fraud, corruption, breaches of legislation or maladministration.  

One of the Hunter's most popular community assets will remain open to the public during vital maintenance work that will improve the safety, longevity and functionality of the Fernleigh Track tunnel.

Initiatives that educate and support multicultural and First Nations communities, promote environmental sustainability, and provide vital mental health wellbeing support to the Hunter region and beyond are just some of the projects to receive funding under Port of Newcastle’s 2024 Your Port, Our Community grants program.

Swimmers are being invited to dive into discussions around a proposal to trial reduced entry fees at City of Newcastle's five inland pools next season

Lake Macquarie City Council is set to roll out surveys over the next 18 months to help identify koala populations throughout the local government area.

Entries are open for the region’s most prestigious business awards, the Business Hunter Awards, with 19 categories available to celebrate our top businesses, organisations and employees. 

Looking to kickstart your career, explore study options, or switch industries? Don’t miss the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Career Expo—the region’s largest career-focused event for students, parents, and now, the general public!

A careless act has left a glittery trail winding through fragile wetlands at Redhead, releasing millions of microplastics into the surrounding environment.

A Public Briefing Committee will be held on Thursday on the final report for the independent review of City of Newcastle's processes, procedures and performance.

City of Newcastle has cooked up a series of special events to commemorate the 10th anniversary of being formally recognised as a Refugee Welcome Zone.

Novocastrians are being given their first view of Newcastle Art Gallery's significantly expanded footprint as the scaffolding starts to come down around the once-in-a generation project.

On Tuesday 6th May, The Salvation Army in the Hunter is launching this year’s appeal urging the local community to get involved in raising vital funds to continue supporting the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in our region.

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