Jamala Wildlife Lodge offers a truly oneof-a-kind escape. Set within the grounds of the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra, it is one of Australia’s most interactive and memorable experiences. Featuring 18 five star, African-inspired suites spread across the grounds of the zoo, Jamala is designed to bring you eye-to-eye with some of the planet’s most extraordinary and endangered creatures. It is no surprise that Jamala has won numerous national and international awards.

For The Place: Charlestown Community Centre, providing opportunities for community connection and social interaction are crucial.

In recent years, families, charities, and business owners have faced an increasing overlap between legal and tax issues. Estate planning often raises questions about capital gains tax and stamp duty, while business transitions or property sales can trigger complex dealings with the ATO or Revenue NSW.

ack pain is treatable, and it’s much easier to address when it first presents. That said, if you’ve put it off, it’s not too late. Find a trusted physio or other health professional, and they’ll help you on the path to recovery.

Weight loss surgery is more than a procedure — it is a holistic, life-changing journey toward long-term health and wellbeing. For people living with obesity and its related conditions, bariatric surgery offers a proven pathway to sustained weight loss, improved mobility, and a significant reduction in risks associated with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and sleep apnoea.

Have you ever wondered how doctors know which medicines actually work? Or how they figure out if a new treatment is safe? The answer lies in clinical trials, and it's one of the most important processes in modern medicine.

Discover what's happening in your local community this October...

Even silent movies were never really silent. Since the first silent film was released in 1902, music has been used to heighten viewers' emotions and enhance the storyline. Music could convey a character's emotions without a single word of dialogue. Cast an ominous mood to denote danger or leave you in tears as lovers are torn apart, or a key character dies.

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

Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025–26, Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things, invites you to experience the city and its stories through the captivating lens of miniatures and models.

A newly minted partnership between Lake Macquarie City Council and Central Coast Council is set to drive investment, innovation and advocacy across the two local government areas.

Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary now offers a new 3 Day Pass, allowing visitors the value and flexibility to spend more time with Australia's most iconic wildlife, by returning for 3 consecutive days at no extra cost.

Hunter Sports Centre will be the new training hub for the Newcastle Jets A-League women’s team as they take flight for the 2025-2026 season.

Councillor Colin Grigg will serve as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months after being elected at Monday night’s Council meeting.

City of Newcastle will launch a trial of reduced entry fees for all visitors at four of its five inland pools when the new swimming season begins on Saturday.