Finalists announced for 2022 Lake Mac Awards
Sixty-seven outstanding finalists have been selected for the 2022 Lake Mac Awards, which recognise and celebrate our city’s sporting...
New basketball courts unveiled as multimillion dollar investment in National Park continues
More than $10 million is being invested into facility upgrades at Newcastle's largest recreational reserve, with four new basketball...
Northern NSW Football extends partnership with Newcastle Permanent
Northern NSW Football and Newcastle Permanent are delighted to announce the extension of their partnership into a 15th year. Newcastle...
$500,000 program of events to boost the Newcastle CBD throughout May
Outdoor cinema, street parties, pop-up bars, special exhibitions, and picnics in local parks are just some of what will be a month-long...
Thomson welcomes technology investment to keep women safe across the Hunter
Nationals candidate for Hunter, James Thomson, has today announced a further $150 million investment into a range of measures to deliver...
‘Ugly’ illustrations help author’s career take flight
Author and illustrator Sami Bayly can thank the humble ‘bin chicken’ for her first break in the publishing world. The former University...
Open day rounds out inaugural Lake Mac Women’s Sports Festival
The door leading into a lifetime of sport and social activity has opened that little bit wider for hundreds of budding female athletes...
Three inspiring locals recognised on International Women’s Day
Beth Innes, Shannon Whyte and Renee Goreham-Selby have each received a $1000 scholarship from Port Stephens Council to mark International...
New events toolkit launched to aid Port’s COVID-19 recovery
Port Stephens Council has launched a new online toolkit aimed at encouraging more events to Port Stephens while helping to re-boot the...
Lake Mac repair café diverts waste away from landfill
A pop-up café in Lake Mac is teaching locals how to live a more sustainable lifestyle, by repairing broken items otherwise destined for...
Seniors Festival aiming to reconnect over-55s
Art classes and a photo exhibition celebrating older people are among the features of Lake Macquarie City Council’s 2022 Seniors Festival...
Concept plans reveal grand ambition for second stage of No.1 Sportsground upgrade
A proposed major refurbishment of Newcastle's No.1 Sportsground grandstand will transform the facility into a modern venue able to cater...
Live performances give Novocastrians something to smile about as restrictions ease
Newcastle’s rich cultural scene is set to be reinvigorated with almost 70 live performances being delivered across 18 venues during the...
Grant program boosts NAIDOC Week events
The unique history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be celebrated in Lake Mac during NAIDOC...
Acclaimed musicians cement their reputation as an extraordinary trio for Musica Viva Australia
Pianist Bernadette Harvey, violinist Harry Bennetts, and cellist Miles Mullin-Chivers are fast becoming a trio to reckon with. Their...
