JobKeeper extension throws business a lifeline
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed the continuation of wage subsidies for businesses affected by COVID-19 but says some businesses...
Celebration of Aboriginal culture on display at Finnan Park
Hunter Water has revealed a vibrant new mural at its public recreation area at Grahamstown Dam, with the Aboriginal artwork highlighting...
Calling all creatives: show us what life in rural Australia means to you!
The National Rural Health Alliance, the peak body for rural health in Australia, is pleased to announce that the 2020 Friends #loverural...
Why the behaviour of women on social media has changed more so than men
Yellow surveys Australians six months apart to see what Covid-19 has done to their habits. What Australians are searching for on social...
$600,000 federal grant for quick 30 minute COVID-19 test
Australian owned and Melbourne based biotech company ZiP Diagnostics (ZiP) has received a $600,000 grant from the Federal Government to...
Report calls for decisive action to get business back on track
One in three businesses receiving JobKeeper have not planned for when payments stop and about half have indicated they will be unable to...
Stage set for reopening of Civic Theatre
The Civic Theatre will serve up a much-needed dose of laughs to lift our spirits when the Newcastle landmark reopens its doors to the...
Help make Lake Mac even better for kids
Lake Mac is home to over 55,000 families, and 31,000 children aged under 12, and in order to support these growing families, Lake...
Applications open for NAIDOC 2020 funding
Lake Macquarie City Council is offering local community groups, not-for-profit organisations, schools and early childhood centres grants...
Newly Upgraded Maitland Netball Courts Ready For Season Restart
Local netballers will notice a huge difference when they hit the courts again in Maitland, as 17 courts have now been reconstructed at...
Life in lockdown: what social media can teach us about the COVID-19 experience
Australians’ experiences of COVID-19 have played out over social media, with many using the platforms to express the highs and lows of...
RACGP speaks out against "Anti-virus Activewear"
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has questioned the promotion of “Anti-virus Activewear” by Lorna Jane. As...
Spike in number of young Aussies seeking help online for body image and eating disorders during COVI
New data released today by leading mental health organisations Butterfly Foundation and ReachOut show a sharp spike in the number of...
10,500 Free Footballs Roll Out Across Northern NSW As Community Football Kicks Off
Northern NSW Football (NNSWF) is thrilled to announce 10,500 free footballs have been rolled out across northern NSW following Community...
New map offers helicopter view of local development
A bird’s eye view of all development applications in Newcastle is now available online via an interactive aerial map on the City’s...
