

The Best of Bill Bryson
Join Bill Bryson as he shares the major advances of science uncovered in his complete rewrite of the biggest-selling popular science book of the 21st century, explaining the Earth, the universe, and everything in-between - A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 - plus Bill’s hilarious travel, forays into the Body, and Bill being Bill.


From Snowflakes to Stars: Brian Cox Returns
After performing his smash-hit show Horizons to nearly half a million people across the world, Professor Brian Cox is back with his new world tour, Emergence. Check it out at Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, 19 May 2026, for one night only!


Some big events are coming to Newcastle Racecourse
Anticipation is building at Newcastle Racecourse….


February Horoscopes 2026
Discover what's written in the stars for you this month with the February horoscopes!


More than 8,000 first home buyers get their start in the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
New data reveals that 8,280 first home buyers in the Hunter, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie have been given a helping hand by the Minns Labor Government, saving an average of $21,513 off the cost of their first home.


Newcastle Airport achieves record quarter as international growth accelerates
The final quarter of 2025 delivered Newcastle Airport’s highest ever passenger results for any quarter. A total of 340,778 passengers travelled through the terminal in October, November and December, ending a successful year for the airport which included the completion of the expanded terminal and new direct flights to Bali, Perth and Hobart.


Multi-million-dollar road maintenance blitz kicks off across Maitland
The drive through Maitland is set to be smoother this summer, with Maitland City Council investing $3.3 million to improve more than 70 local roads.


Maitland libraries receive $9,900 grant to support community cohesion
Maitland City Council has received a $9,900 Community Cohesion Grant to deliver a range of library programs designed to connect and support people across the Maitland Local Government Area.


City of Newcastle receives national recognition for leadership in equitable workplaces
City of Newcastle is one of only two councils in Australia to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the peak national body for diversity in the workplace.


All aboard! New school bus services roll into Maitland and Newcastle
As Hunter kids get ready to head back to school next week, the Minns Labor Government is today announcing better school bus connections – ensuring a growing population of local families have the services they need for the school run.


Port Stephens Annual Awards recognises community champions
Port Stephens’ most dedicated community members recognised at the Port Stephens Annual Awards, announced as part of Australia Day celebrations.


Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars back for the 17th season!
Prepare to unplug from reality and rewire your imagination as Newcastle Permanent's iconic Cinema Under the Stars program returns to Lake Macquarie this February.


$2.5 million Lung Bus tour of NSW begins in Newcastle to protect workers against dust diseases
The Minns Labor Government maintains its commitment to protect workers from dust diseases with its $2.5 million state-of-the -art Lung Health Mobile Clinic which is providing lung health checks to thousands of people across New South Wales.


Lake Mac welcomes almost 100 new citizens
Almost 100 people from 32 nations have become official ‘Aussies’ at a citizenship ceremony in Lake Macquarie.


Caution urged as school zones return
Lake Mac motorists have been urged to take care around schools as school zones come back into force from Tuesday 27 January.































































































