Winter magic is coming to the Hunter Valley, and there's no need to brave icy mountain roads or endure expensive ski field trips. From 28 June to 27 July, Snow Time in the Garden returns to Hunter Valley Gardens, offering families an accessible winter wonderland less than an hour from Newcastle.

Hunter Drama is thrilled to announce its biggest and most inclusive school holiday program yet, with creative and performance workshops now open to both junior and senior students for the very first time!

There’s no better place to keep the family entertained than at the Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

For millions of Australians, Dry Eye Disease (DED) is more than a daily nuisance - it’s a chronic condition that affects comfort, clarity, confidence, and quality of life.

At The Place, we know that when people are supported to connect, learn, and grow in a culturally safe space, incredible things happen. That is why we are thrilled to be part of the Digital Sisters program - a program designed to enhance the digital confidence and skills of migrant and refugee women as they adapt to life in a new country.

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.

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

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 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!

The Newcastle Entertainment Centre is set to transform into a dazzling realm of colour, music, and skating magic as Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero glides into town from 3–6 July.

It may not be the land of ice and snow, but Lake Macquarie faces a battle to combat climate change of a different kind in its western suburbs.

Following a successful launch in May, Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson will continue her Monthly Mayor Meet Ups this June, offering locals more opportunities to connect, be heard, and share what matters most in their place.

Newcastle's Marketown Shopping Centre has become the first shopping centre in Newcastle and the Hunter region to win a Shopping Centre Council of Australia (SCCA) Marketing Award, taking home the Community (Small) category for their innovative intergenerational program.

Prepare your taste buds and clear your camera roll, the Viral Food Festival is bringing the most talked-about, drool-worthy dishes from your social media feeds straight to Newcastle for the very first time!