The Minns Labor Government is driving long-term viability and growth in the live music industry by supporting events and venues to build audiences through local music festivals, all ages gigs, digital platforms and content.

The Prosperity Advisers 2026 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards have drawn an unprecedented number of entries across 12 categories, shining a spotlight on the strength and diversity of the region’s hospitality venues, tourism operators and industry partners. With so many high-quality submissions to consider, judges have been carefully assessing each entry to determine this year’s standouts.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) presents Fire Scars, a powerful new solo exhibition by photographer Renae Saxby exploring fire as both a destructive and regenerative force.

Work is underway on a $2 million transformation to Blacksmiths boat ramp – one of the most popular gateways for anglers and other boaties using Swansea Channel.

Hunter Drama is bringing the battle to the stage with The Bugs, a riotous comedy by acclaimed American playwright Don Zolidis that blends ecological chaos, labour disputes, and a dash of Greek mythology into a fast-paced theatrical adventure.

The two scribes are among a host of literary luminaries set to feature at this year’s Write Here Festival, celebrating all things reading and writing from 15-17 May.

After captivating local audiences with standing ovations and glowing reviews, the internationally acclaimed production “You Got It! – A Salute to Roy Orbison” is returning to Cessnock this May for one unforgettable night at PACC.

City of Newcastle is making live performance more inclusive for people who are hard of hearing thanks to new assisted listening technology at the Civic Theatre and Playhouse.

Maitland City Council invites the community to have their say on the draft plans that address service delivery, financial sustainability and infrastructure investment for the next financial year and beyond with a number of strategic documents now on public exhibition until Sunday 24 May 2026.

Netballers from across the Hunter will have more opportunities to step on the court this season thanks to renewed support from Greater Bank.

Twenty‑eight women from Arabic, Afghan and Indian backgrounds have turned their creative skills into a source of income thanks to a mentoring program supported by City of Newcastle.

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The Escadia Newcastle Northstars have kicked off the season in style, claiming a thrilling home victory on Saturday before backing it up with a win on the road on Sunday.

Beautiful one day, blown out the next – such was the topsy turvy world of the 2025-2026 Lake Macquarie beach season.

City of Newcastle is planning to deliver 274 projects and forecasting a fifth consecutive surplus as it releases its draft Budget for the upcoming financial year.