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.

Variety – the Children’s Charity NSW/ACT is calling on local businesses, community groups and fitness enthusiasts to help raise $100,000 for children in need by registering a team for the 10th anniversary of Variety Spin 4 Kids Newcastle.

Hunter Writers’ Centre, in partnership with Presenting Partner, the University of Newcastle, is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Newcastle Poetry Prize.

Two of the Hunter's brightest young surf lifesavers have been announced as the Newcastle Permanent Junior Life Saver of the Year at a ceremony at Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club on the weekend.

Sand dunes closest to Redhead Surf Life Saving Club would be reshaped, protective fencing installed and native flora planted under a draft Redhead Dune Management Plan out for public feedback.

Maitland City Council has launched the Maitland Seniors Festival 2026 program, inviting older residents to ‘Live Life in Colour’ with two weeks of activities, entertainment and opportunities to connect, running from Monday 2 to Sunday 15 March 2026.