Just over an hour's drive from Melbourne, the picturesque maritime playground of the Mornington Peninsula between Port Phillip and Western Port bays offers that rare combination of world-class wine, exceptional food, and landscapes that make you stop mid-sentence to simply absorb the beauty.

For those who’ve recently enjoyed this local icon, you’ll know that Wallsend Diggers isn't just another club – it's where locals go to unwind, catch up with mates, and enjoy a proper meal. The club has built a solid reputation around good food, regular entertainment, and a genuine care for the community it serves.

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When my now-teenage kid has argued with someone, I always let her vent to me. She knows I am her biggest defender. Once she calms down, I try to present the other side of the story, if I see there might be one. She doesn’t always appreciate this. When someone you believe should be on your side presents a viewpoint that differs from yours, it can feel like an attack.

A playful and deeply personal tribute to childhood and cultural identity, Chinese Restaurant Playground by local artist Steffie Yee will be a highlight of Maitland Regional Art Gallery’s winter program, on display now through to 24 August 2025.

Hunter Water welcomes the release of the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal’s (IPART) final pricing determination.

Newcastle Art Gallery is home to the most valuable public art collection in Australia outside of a capital city following an independent valuation of $145 million.

It is with great sadness to learn of the recent loss of former Lord Mayor Jeff McCloy, who passed away on Friday, 27 June, following a courageous battle with motor neurone disease.

Lake Macquarie City Council will trial the introduction of ‘tiny homes’ affordable housing in Belmont North as part of a multi-pronged approach to tackle Australia’s housing crisis.

Raymond Terrace is experiencing a wave of development growth, with a sharp rise in applications and renewed interest from investors helping to shape a stronger future for the town.

This weekend music festival is set to further cement Lake Macquarie’s growing reputation as a destination for live music entertainment.

A snowstorm of excitement is sweeping through Newcastle as Hunter Drama’s highly anticipated production of Disney’s Frozen JR. is in hot demand—with seven performances already sold out, even before the school holidays begin!

Discover the wonders of the annual whale migration in Port Stephens at a free headland whale watching talk this Winter.

It was a weekend of high emotion and high performance for the Newcastle Northstars, who secured back-to-back wins defeating the Melbourne Mustangs 7–4 on Saturday night, and edging out Perth Thunder 3–2 in overtime on Sunday.