Port Stephens Council has proudly announced the recipients of the Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, celebrating outstanding local students as they prepare to commence tertiary study this year.

One of Australia’s largest community environmental events is fast approaching, and Lake Macquarie City Council is encouraging residents, schools, businesses and community groups to register a Clean Up Australia Day site for Sunday 1 March.

The colour, characters and locations that have become synonymous with Surfest have inspired a special mural that will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic event.

Last night Council unanimously endorsed support for a bid to host one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal sporting and cultural events.

City of Newcastle is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal artists to develop public art that reflects local stories and contributes to the city’s identity as an arts and cultural destination.

Donations and flood mitigation were the primary topics of discussion at Lake Macquarie City Council’s first meeting of the year at the Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko.

Three art lovers are being given the chance to walk away with a permanent reminder of Newcastle Art Gallery’s nationally significant collection as part of the opening weekend celebrations. 

City of Newcastle expresses its disappointment following confirmation the NSW Government will not provide rate relief to the residents displaced by the 2025 New Lambton landslip.

Maitland City Council has adopted an interim approach to assessing development applications for flood-prone properties until the flooding chapter of the draft Maitland Development Control Plan 2026 (DCP) returns to Council for further consideration.

Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) has unveiled a major upgrade to imaging capabilities with the installation of a new Siemens Healthineers MAGNETOM Cima.X Fit MRI scanner at the Hunter Medical Research Institute Imaging Centre, strengthening the region's capacity for world-class medical research.

Illegal e-bikes will be seized and crushed to stop the use of high-powered and doctored bikes that perform more like motorbikes than bicycles.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers across the state have begun the year in high demand, completing 668 search and rescue missions during January, including 162 emergency responses and the safe return of 1,644 people to shore.

A stacked line-up of world-class sport, music and stage performances is ensuring Newcastle continues to be the hottest ticket in town for fans and promoters of live events.

Community champions fill finalist list for Lake Mac Awards 2026

Collaboration between councils and housing affordability emerged as key priorities at today’s Newcastle Business Club Mayor’s Luncheon, held at Newcastle City Hall and attended by nearly 200 business leaders from across the Hunter region.