

Seven Performances SOLD OUT – Don’t Miss the Magic! Hunter Drama Presents Disney’s Frozen JR. at The Playhouse These School Holidays
A snowstorm of excitement is sweeping through Newcastle as Hunter Drama’s highly anticipated production of Disney’s Frozen JR. is in hot demand—with seven performances already sold out, even before the school holidays begin!


Whale Tales returns this Winter with a new guest speaker
Discover the wonders of the annual whale migration in Port Stephens at a free headland whale watching talk this Winter.


Northstars Claim Two Wins in Powerful Weekend On and Off the Ice
It was a weekend of high emotion and high performance for the Newcastle Northstars, who secured back-to-back wins defeating the Melbourne Mustangs 7–4 on Saturday night, and edging out Perth Thunder 3–2 in overtime on Sunday.


NNSWF Partners with Pride in Sport Ahead of Annual Pride Round
Northern NSW Football is delighted to announce it has become the newest member of the Australian Pride in Sport program, committing to further develop and enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ people.


A Wheelie Good Outcome For The Islington Community
Children and the wider community will find it safer and easier to walk and cycle in Newcastle following the completion of the Islington Cycleway project this month.


$1 million funding boost to support new life for Lambton Park cafe
A renovation of a former café site at one of the city's most popular parks will kick off later this year as City of Newcastle breathes new life into the historic Lambton Park building.


Disney On Ice Brings Hero Magic to Newcastle
The Newcastle Entertainment Centre is set to transform into a dazzling realm of colour, music, and skating magic as Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero glides into town from 3–6 July.


Maitland Council seeks community feedback following comprehensive review of Development Control Plan
Maitland City Council is seeking community feedback on its draft 2025 Development Control Plan.


Newcastle Museum exhibition highlights history of German-speakers in the Hunter
Hedy Fairbairn, Associate Professor Julie McIntyre, Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge, Julie Baird, Dr Sacha Davis, Tim Crakanthorp and Dr Jaime...


Four times the fun as City of Newcastle begins $750,000 playground upgrades
Work will begin tomorrow on a new playground and half-court basketball area at Beauford Avenue Reserve in Maryland as part of City of Newcastle's annual Playground Replacement Program.


Retire to the Good Life: Newcastle Hunter Retirement Village and Resort Expo
Are you a retiree who is looking to downsize? Is maintaining a house and garden becoming too physically demanding? Do you wish that you lived closer to friends or enjoyed a more active social life? If so, making the move to a retirement village or resort might be the perfect lifestyle option for you.


Young Business Mind Awards 2025 – Igniting the Next Generation of Innovators and Entrepreneurs
The Young Business Mind Awards (YBMA) are back for 2025, and Career Links is calling on the Hunter’s next generation of entrepreneurs, problem-solvers and creative thinkers to pitch their big ideas for a chance to win prizes, mentorship and recognition.


Dr Karl set to headline Living Smart Festival
He has spent more than 45 years making sense of science for everyday Aussies and now Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is set to share his wisdom with Lake Macquarie.


City of Newcastle prioritises asset renewal in record Budget
Councillors will vote on the adoption of the 2025/26 Budget and Delivery Program at Tuesday night's Council meeting, which will see more than $154 million invested across 344 projects.


Maitland’s road to recovery following May’s natural disaster
Maitland City Council is facing a long road to recovery, following last month’s natural disaster which brought significant rain and flooding to the region.




































































































