Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement 2025-2045, which sets out a 20-year vision for land-use in the city, was approved at tonight’s Council meeting.

Foreshore Park will become a hub for youth conversation, connection and creativity this month as part City of Newcastle’s inaugural Down the Park event.

Maitland Community Connection Day returns to Maitland Town Hall this International Men’s Day from 9.30am to 2pm, bringing together local organisations, support services and community groups to share resources and encourage open conversations about men’s health and wellbeing.

Registrations are now open for Newcastle’s favourite festive community chorus, with Civic Theatre’s One Song Sing event returning to Wheeler Place next month.

Residents of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland have invested almost $3 million in renewable energy as part of a joint-Council program to improve solar and home battery uptake.

Donations accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December.

Join Bill Bryson as he shares the major advances of science uncovered in his complete rewrite of the biggest-selling popular science book of the 21st century, explaining the Earth, the universe, and everything in-between - A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 - plus Bill’s hilarious travel, forays into the Body, and Bill being Bill.

Port Stephens Council is proud to announce the local businesses who are supporting the 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, helping our next generation of leaders pursue higher education.

Two new citywide development contribution plans, to help fund essential local infrastructure that supports the city’s growth, have been adopted at tonight’s Council meeting.   

The revitalisation of Newcastle’s city centre is set to continue with City of Newcastle today calling for tenders to deliver the next stage of the East End Village project.

Infrastructure Australia has recommended prioritising the Newcastle to Sydney section of the National High Speed Rail (HSR) project in its stage three business case evaluation report, citing the region’s population density and potential housing and employment benefits. 

Local initiatives designed to promote cultural diversity, tackle food insecurity and foster social connections have received a $220,000 boost from City of Newcastle.

Maitland Regional Art Gallery (MRAG) will celebrate a significant milestone in 2025, marking 50 years as a cultural hub of art, community and connection on Wonnarua Country.

Constituents in the Charlestown electorate are encouraged to nominate an outstanding older person in the community for the 2026 NSW Local Senior of the Year Awards.

Darby Street will come alive this weekend with live music, street performers, and family-friendly activities thanks to City of Newcastle’s annual Special Business Rates (SBR) program.