Adam Morgan from Cardiff has been named in the WorldSkills Australia national training squad - the first step towards representing Australia at the 48th WorldSkills International Competition in Shanghai, China, in September 2026.

An innovative environmental initiative is providing crucial nesting sites and shelter for native fauna in Lake Macquarie.

City of Newcastle will transform an undeveloped five-hectare site in Maryland into the first new district level sports facility in more than two decades to be delivered from the ground up.

Newcastle’s annual love affair with Strut & Fret’s Spiegeltent continues this year with their latest sensation of circus, cabaret and spectacle, La Ronde.

Your complete guide to what's on in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley...

Spring has officially sprung in Maitland, and locals are in for an absolute treat with the region's most exciting events calendar yet. From world-class country music festivals to hands on bee experiences and spectacular light shows, there's something to spark everyone's imagination this season.

Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and embrace your inner Dancing Queen – the world's most beloved feel-good musical is heading to Newcastle this October! Mamma Mia! will light up the Civic Theatre from 11 October for a strictly limited season that promises to have audiences singing, dancing and falling in love with ABBA all over again.

The loveable, shaggy creature who captured hearts across Australia is being celebrated at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) in a delightful retrospective exhibition honouring Ted Prior's iconic creation, Grug.

Bell Shakespeare’s national tour of Romeo & Juliet has kicked off, but with no Newcastle dates, Novocastrians keen to see the Bard’s star-crossed lovers will have to look elsewhere.

Support live music this September with our local gig guide for Newcastle, the Hunter and Lake Macquarie.

Your guide to local farmers & artisan markets in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter.

In a world where podcasts often cover politics, pop culture, or crime mysteries, a group of young storytellers from the Place Based Abilities Program supporting young people with disability, are proving that sometimes the most joyful stories come from the backyard.

For Kerry Brownell, style has never been just about clothing; it’s about empowerment. As the founder of Kerry’s Style Sessions, KSS Dress Hire, and her newest venture in hair styling, Kerry has created a multifaceted business dedicated to helping women feel more confident and beautiful.

Newcastle's New Annual festival is rolling out the red carpet for families this year, with two standout events that promise to captivate audiences of all ages while delivering unforgettable experiences right in the heart of the city.

# This is Not Journalism (#TINJ) is hailed as an urgent comedy about truth, news and alternative facts. A powder keg 75-minute comedy drama written and directed by Ross Mueller for some of Newcastle’s finest actors, including Philip McGrath and Mark Pegler, # TINJ is presented by UpStage at The Playhouse (Newcastle Civic Theatre) from Friday 26 September until Saturday 4 October.