For something billed as the Mother Energy Mulletfest Grand Final 2025, the event certainly had B.D.E …..Big Donation Energy (shame on you, what did you think we meant?). The annual pilgrimage of winning Mullets from all over the country landed back in its spiritual home this year, The Chelmsford Hotel, Kurr Kurri.

The Minns Labor Government has unlocked the latest eco-tourism holiday offering with a new $1.9 million campground at Belmont Wetlands in the Lake Macquarie region, giving visitors the option to stay overnight at this iconic destination.

Just in time for summer, Hunter Water has completed renewal works at its reservoirs at The Hill, Morisset and Arcadia Vale, and has delivered a new reservoir at Cameron Park, helping to maintain strong water pressure and ensuring reliable supply during peak demand periods.

The festive season is here, and The Levee Central Maitland is coming alive with Christmas cheer, family-friendly activities, festive displays and plenty of opportunities to shop local.

The Stockton Special Advisory Panel (SSAP) has met for the final time in 2025, which covered the finalisation of the $6.2 million Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program (CERMP), and commencing works funded by the $21.5 million investment from the NSW Government.

Newcastle Airport today celebrated a significant boost in regional connectivity as Jetstar’s inaugural Newcastle to Hobart service takes off, marking the first direct air link between the two cities and another major milestone in the airport’s expanding domestic network following the announcement of direct flights to Perth in May.

Some of the Hunter's brightest young minds have explored the wonders of numeracy at the Newcastle Permanent Primary School Mathematics Challenge held in Newcastle on Tuesday.

The feminist book they tried to ban in France becomes a must-see theatrical experience.

Mark Friday 12 December in your diary – Clyde St Arts is throwing open its doors for a festive evening of creativity, community and Christmas shopping with a difference.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Maitland, and this year the celebrations roll right through summer with a vibrant program of family-friendly events and community activities. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, from outdoor movie nights and Christmas lights to New Year’s celebrations and roller discos.

Thirty years ago, the Princess of Wales travelled to Sydney to open the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute’s newest location. Now, local theatre company Hyde Entertainment is giving Newcastle audiences a glimpse into the beloved late royal’s life in 2026 with its season of the Broadway musical Diana.

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When the festive season arrives, there's something undeniably special about wandering through the historic streets of Morpeth. This charming village transforms into a Christmas shopping haven where every purchase feels personal, meaningful, and delightfully unique.

Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things is Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025/26, bringing the city’s history, imagination, and creativity to life in miniature.

Newcastle's stunning 11-metre Christmas tree returns this year, with three weekends of festive celebrations, Santa photos, a festive DJ, live performances, children's craft activities, and food trucks.