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.

Adopting an animal is a rewarding and fun experience, but what if you could adopt an entire ecosystem?

A new splash of blue now appears along the New England Highway at East Maitland, as Maitland City Council partners with the Blue Tree Project to raise awareness of mental health and remind the community they are not alone.

Maitland City Council says it has “made great strides” towards shaping a greener, more sustainable city in the two years since councillors and the Maitland community greenlit its first comprehensive environment strategy.

City of Newcastle is taking the first steps towards engaging local Aboriginal communities to develop public art at four of the city’s significant cultural landmarks.

City of Newcastle is leading a Hunter-first trial of AI technology to help pool lifeguards respond to potential incidents up to six times faster.

Wingham is set to come alive this November as local country music sensation James Johnston headlines the annual Wingham Music Festival, a special three-day event, this year dedicated to flood recovery and community resilience.

Step into a world of high heels, high hopes, and higher spirits this December, when Newcastle’s Chookas Entertainment presents the Tony Award-winning musical Kinky Boots at the Civic Theatre. From 18 to 21 December, audiences will be swept up in a feel-good celebration of self-expression, courage, and community, perfectly timed for the festive season.

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The Highland Games make their long-awaited return to Saltire Estate in Lovedale on Saturday, November 22, after heavy rains postponed the original event earlier this year. This celebration of Scottish tradition, wine, and Hunter Valley hospitality promises an unforgettable day among the vines.

Get ready for the ultimate afternoon out! Down the Park debuts at Foreshore Park on Thursday, 20 November, 4–7pm! This free, family-friendly event celebrates local music, food, and community with something for everyone.

Audiences will follow the Yellow Brick Road this November when more than 50 young performers aged 8-15 years from across Newcastle and the Hunter take the stage in Hive Youth Theatre's 2025 production of The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition.