

The Personal Touch Transforming Hunter Valley Holidays
Georgia Smith has always believed that managing a holiday home is about more than keys, calendars and clean sheets — it’s about people. It’s about trust, relationships, and the little things that turn a short-term stay into a lasting memory.


Young Business Minds Awards Inspiring Future Innovators
The Young Business Minds Awards (YBMA) is an exciting opportunity for the region’s brightest young innovators.


Tuesday Club: A Place to Connect, Share, and Belong
Every Tuesday morning at The Place Charlestown, something special happens.


Pioneering Medical Research Facility Comes to the Hunter Region
A groundbreaking new facility is set to transform the accessibility of medical research in regional NSW, with Novatrials opening Australia's first purpose-built Phase I clinical trials unit outside metropolitan areas.


Community News
Discover what's happening in your local community this September...


Sparking Joy | On Tour With the Kid
Occasionally, on weekends, we attend open houses that we've seen online. We're on the lookout for an investment property, but sometimes it’s purely out of curiosity...


September Horoscopes 2025
Discover what's written in the stars for your star sign this month with September's Horoscopes!


Pedalling with purpose: locals gear up to cycle across NNSW
This week, Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW 21st annual Ride for Sick Kids (RFSK) fundraiser kicks off the 500 kilometre journey to support local families with seriously ill or injured children.


Community Environment Grants open for business
A worm farm in Wyee is working wonders, transforming food waste into nutrient-rich compost and liquid fertiliser to help community gardens thrive.


First Rhythms: Adam Manning and the Australian Art Orchestra premiere new work at 2025 New Annual Festival
The 2025 New Annual Festival will feature First Rhythms, a powerful and immersive new work by acclaimed Kamilaroi artist, composer, and percussionist Adam Manning, in collaboration with the Australian Art Orchestra (AAO).


Davies Shoes to Close After 98 Years of Service
After nearly a century of dedicated service, Newcastle’s iconic Davies Shoes is closing its doors for the final time.


CEO Morven Cameron set to step down in September
Lake Macquarie City Council CEO Morven Cameron will step down next month after eight years in the role.


Future Choices Transition Expo: Supporting Young People with Diverse Needs
Navigating life after school can be daunting for any young person—but for students with disability or diverse support needs, the journey comes with added complexity, and just as many opportunities. The Future Choices Transition Expo is here to support and empower that journey.


Have your say: Plans for Morpeth to Walka shared pathway now on public exhibition
Maitland residents are being invited to have their say on a citywide pathway project, with new designs for the Morpeth to Walka shared pathway now on public exhibition.


Wet weather making Get the Site Right even more crucial
A bi-annual blitz kicking off on Monday 25 August will target builders and developers in a bid to prevent building site soil and sediment polluting waterways.































































































