The Place: Charlestown Community Centre is delighted to announce that its Place Based Abilities Program (PBA) will continue for another year, thanks to Australian Government funding.

You're not just getting a piece of metal when you order a handmade wrought-iron product from Cosy Iron Design - you're getting a physical manifestation of an age-old artisanal craft, and the culmination of over 50 years of experience from master blacksmith René Rasmussen.

Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival returns to Lake Macquarie to celebrate sustainability with one of Australia’s largest free community events, now in its 15th year.

The Hunter Valley has never been short on cellar doors. But Latitude 32 Wines understands that today's visitors want more than a tasting bench and six wines poured in a row. They want a story, an experience, a reason to linger. That's exactly what the Pokolbin winery has set out to build.

Hunter Valley Gardens is transforming five hectares into a dazzling world of colour and light for its biggest and most interactive Christmas Lights Spectacular yet.

Celebrate the Newcastle community in the spring sunshine as the beloved Cooks Hill strip transforms into a bustling alfresco precinct, embracing Newcastle’s creativity and culture.

Strummingbird returns to Newcastle, bringing country music to Awabakal Country for another day of live performances, line dancing, BBQs, and a mechanical bull.

Now in its sixth year, Newcastle's flagship arts festival returns with its biggest program yet: 402 artists, 40 events and seven new commissions across beaches, ocean baths, laneways and parks.

Crafted Festival returns to the Foreshore for a full day of craft beer, live music and coastal vibes that the festival has become known for.

Newcastle's beaches, ocean baths, laneways, parks and best-loved landmarks are about to become stages once again, with City of Newcastle unveiling the full program for New Annual — the city's flagship arts festival, running from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, October 4.

The Pretty Amazing Jono will add a touch of magic to the Hunter Science Festival celebrations on the outdoor stage in Newcastle Museum Park. Science is about to take over Newcastle Museum, with the Hunter Science Festival set to bring 40 stalls, live stage shows and a whole lot of hands-on discovery to the city for National Science Week. The free, family-friendly event runs on Sunday, August 23, taking over the Museum and its surrounding grounds for a full day of experiments,

The Escadia Newcastle Northstars brought the curtain down on their home season at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium this past weekend, splitting a physical, milestone-filled double header that saw them fall to Canberra Brave on Saturday before roaring back with a 6-3 win over Perth Thunder on Sunday — a weekend of big hits, big goals, and two career milestones that speak to just how much heart this club has built over the years.

The Civic Theatre is about to reveal its spookier side, with Newcastle's historic venue throwing open its doors for three Paranormal Investigation Nights, a first for the almost 100-year-old building.

Hawes & Trnka Credit: Jess Fuller The Escadia Newcastle Northstars have bounced back from Saturday night's heartbreaking defeat to the Sydney Ice Dogs, securing a dramatic 4-3 victory at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium after Santeri Haarala scored with just 0.6 seconds remaining. Newcastle entered Sunday's clash looking to respond after surrendering a three-goal lead in Saturday's 5-4 loss at Macquarie Ice Rink. The Northstars made the perfect start on home ice, with defenceman Br

The Escadia Newcastle Northstars have officially secured their place in the 2026 AIHL Finals after a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the Perth Thunder at Hunter Ice Skating Stadium on Sunday night.