The Get Back in the Game program, funded by the NSW Government and delivered by local not-for-profit organisation Career Links, aims to inspire and support disengaged youth across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter through one-on-one mentoring, career pathway planning, and support.

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Sometimes, the difference between chaos and comfort is just one person. Emergency and short-term foster carers step into a child’s life when they need safety, stability, and compassion; fast.

Sixteen years ago, I received a phone call to say that a pregnant Border Collie had been dumped at a local pound. She was safe with a foster family and was due to give birth any minute. This meant that in a couple of months, there would be puppies that needed to find new homes.

In a time when genuine human connection is more essential than ever, Soul Song Choirs are striking a powerful chord—blending music with community spirit in a way that’s anything but traditional.

The Maitland Heritage Festival is a free, fun, family day out. To be held throughout Maitland on Sunday, 15 June, the festival is a day of heritage and community celebration, showcasing Maitland’s rich history through engaging activities, games, displays, stalls, food, performance and storytelling.

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

Skip the M1, park out front, and fly west the Newy way. From 8 September, Perth is just five hours away.

Lake Macquarie City Council will forge ahead with its $389.7 million Operational Plan for the next financial year.

Career Links is announcing the launch of the EmpowerHer Pathways Program, a three-year initiative designed to create pathways for women to build rewarding careers in the high growth sectors of Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Digital and Technology, across the Hunter region.

As severe weather continues to impact the NSW Mid-North Coast, communities are being urged to remain on high alert.

Work is ready to commence on the next stage of City of Newcastle's East End Village project, with onsite crews mobilising next week for the section of Hunter Street between Thorn and Wolfe streets, and on Wolfe Street between King and Scott streets.

Newcastle High School has been praised by Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp for supporting students to learn about local biodiversity first-hand.

Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards recognise exceptional talent, dedication and achievements across 12 categories, capturing the breadth of our local visitor economy. Award winners have just been announced at the annual Awards Gala, held at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.

In response to the continuing wet weather, Council has increased pothole patching crews across Port Stephens.