

New For Now Festival
Fresh off a sold-out AU/NZ tour and a breakthrough North American debut, Rum Jungle are returning home to Newcastle to celebrate their ARIA-chart-topping deluxe album Recency Bias (New, For Now) with a one-night-only mini-festival!


Dungog Tea Party
The historical town of Dungog invites everyone to the Dungog Tea Party as a fabulous, fun and free way to celebrate the return of Spring.


Dashville Skyline
This ‘Cosmic Country Weekender’ is unlike any other, commonly known as a country music festival, featuring an extensive list of both local and international talent.


The Personal Touch Transforming Hunter Valley Holidays
Georgia Smith has always believed that managing a holiday home is about more than keys, calendars and clean sheets — it’s about people. It’s about trust, relationships, and the little things that turn a short-term stay into a lasting memory.


Young Business Minds Awards Inspiring Future Innovators
The Young Business Minds Awards (YBMA) is an exciting opportunity for the region’s brightest young innovators.


Tuesday Club: A Place to Connect, Share, and Belong
Every Tuesday morning at The Place Charlestown, something special happens.


Pioneering Medical Research Facility Comes to the Hunter Region
A groundbreaking new facility is set to transform the accessibility of medical research in regional NSW, with Novatrials opening Australia's first purpose-built Phase I clinical trials unit outside metropolitan areas.


Community News
Discover what's happening in your local community this September...


Sparking Joy | On Tour With the Kid
Occasionally, on weekends, we attend open houses that we've seen online. We're on the lookout for an investment property, but sometimes it’s purely out of curiosity...


September Horoscopes 2025
Discover what's written in the stars for your star sign this month with September's Horoscopes!


Pedalling with purpose: locals gear up to cycle across NNSW
This week, Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW 21st annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) fundraiser kicks off the 500 kilometre journey to support local families with seriously ill or injured children.


Community Environment Grants open for business
A worm farm in Wyee is working wonders, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost and liquid fertiliser to help community gardens thrive.


First Rhythms: Adam Manning and the Australian Art Orchestra premiere new work at 2025 New Annual Festival
The 2025 New Annual Festival will feature First Rhythms, a powerful and immersive new work by acclaimed Kamilaroi artist, composer, and percussionist Adam Manning, in collaboration with the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO).


Davies Shoes to Close After 98 Years of Service
After nearly a century of dedicated service, Newcastle’s iconic Davies Shoes is closing its doors for the final time.


CEO Morven Cameron set to step down in September
Lake Macquarie City Council CEO Morven Cameron will step down next month after eight years in the role.




































































































