Australia Day Honours Pay Homage to Maitland's Strong Community Spirit
Four Maitland community members and a local community group have been honoured during Maitland City Council’s official Aus Day ceremony.
Almost 100 new Aussies Welcomed at Lake Mac Citizenship Ceremony
Martina Carney will never forget her first Australia Day as an Aussie citizen.
Citizenship Ceremony Leads Change and Celebrates Diversity
City of Newcastle welcomed 200 new Australian citizens on Wednesday at its first citizenship ceremony for 2023 at the Civic Theatre.
Lake Mac Festival Back with a Bang
Fireworks, food and family fun are set to buoy community spirits at a raft of local parks and foreshores when the Lake Mac Festival returns.
Broadway Smash Hit Come From Away Breaks Ticket Sale Records
The Civic Theatre has set a new box office record less than a month out from the Newcastle debut of the hit Broadway musical Come From Away.
New flood-proof Bridge Spans Dora Creek
A new flood-proof bridge over Dora Creek is set to link pedestrians and cyclists travelling between Cooranbong and Morisset.
Outdoors Program Putting the Fun into Fungi
Pam O’Sullivan doesn’t need magic mushrooms to make her wild about fungi.
First Nations Voice Amplified by 2023 Newcastle Citizen of the Year Accolade
A passionate advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities has been selected as Newcastle’s 2023 Citizen of the Year.
2023 Senior’s Festival ‘Celebrate Together’ Unites Community with Lively Events and Programs
Cessnock City Council is excited to release the 2023 Cessnock City Seniors Festival program.
Grant to Create Accessible Swim Spot at Toronto
Toronto will be home to fully enclosed and accessible swimming baths following the announcement of a $1 million grant.
Don't Miss the Boat When River Regatta Returns to Maitland this Australia Day
Grab an oar and get ready to row, row, row your boat when Maitland River Regatta returns from 3.00pm to 8.00pm on Thursday 26 January.
Playground Program Breathes New Life into the City's Recreational Spaces
Young people will soon be swinging, sliding and climbing around five local playgrounds.
Success of Sir Elton John’s Newcastle Tour Extends Across the City
The sun may have gone down on Sir Elton John’s Newcastle tour, but local tourism and hospitality operators are still revelling in the wake.
Purple Seal of Approval: Bonza Achieves its Licence to Fly
Bonza, Australia’s only independent low-cost carrier, has been granted its AOC from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
Council Grant Funding to Help Maitland Community Groups Celebrate and Recognise Important Days
A new round of grant funding has opened to help community groups and organisations mark Commemorative and Recognised Days across Maitland.
