A new recycling event in Lake Macquarie is aiming to eliminate the elephant in the room when it comes to Australia’s obsession with ‘fast fashion’.

To mark Mental Health Month this October, Maitland City Council will host a free community screening of the documentary The Promise on Thursday 30 October from 6pm at Reading Cinemas, Maitland.

Newcastle’s youngest Deputy Lord Mayor has passed the baton of civic leadership to the first Greens councillor to hold the role in almost a decade during a ceremony at City Hall today.

Iconic 19th century author Jane Austen entered the life of Hunter writer and director Sallyanne Scotton Moonga the “traditional” way:  through a smouldering Colin Firth emerging from a lake in a wet shirt.

Maitland City Council is developing its first Social Strategy, which will set out a roadmap to strengthen social wellbeing and build a more connected city with thriving communities.

A new STEM program at Windale Hub, bilyabayi, is inspiring the next generation of female innovators to think big and dream bigger.  The 10-week TechCreate Girls initiative isn’t just teaching technology, science and engineering skills to its young participants – it’s giving them the freedom to be creative.

High-speed boats, jaw-dropping stunts, a 15-kilometre run, surfing and family fun will hit the city this spring as Council presents Lake Mac Action Fest.

Port Stephens Council is inviting the community to help shape the future of events, arts and culture, as part of the Our Incredible Place Strategy review, with a survey now live.

Overwhelming community support for free and accessible active recreation at Camp Shortland is helping drive the design for the future of the popular coastal site.

The Newcastle Jets are proud to announce nib as the new Principal Partner of the Club’s A-League Women’s team, marking a significant milestone in the promotion of women’s sport in the region. By sponsoring elite female athletes and promoting active lifestyles, nib is committed to improved health outcomes for women.

More than 12 hectares of Crown land at Anna Bay will be returned to Worimi ownership following successful Aboriginal land claims.

The Minns Labor Government’s Aviation Attraction Fund (AAF) will support a brand-new seasonal flight from Hobart to Newcastle, connecting the two cities directly for the first time.

Construction is underway to transform a locally significant building in one of the city’s most popular parks into a vibrant, accessible café at the heart of Lambton.

Prepare to unplug from reality and rewire your imagination as Newcastle Permanent's iconic Cinema Under the Stars program returns to Maitland this October. 

Residents are encouraged to cash in on clutter as the Garage Sale Trail hits Port Stephens over two weekends this November.