

Hunter Drama Announces a Daring 2026 Season
Hunter Drama has unveiled its bold 2026 Season, a year packed with rebellious fairytales, glittering musicals, searing dramas, and two brand-new Hunter Drama Originals.


Newcastle Museum Unveils 'Model Newcastle' Exhibition
Newcastle Museum has unveiled its next major exhibition, and there's one notable difference to the items on display – their size. Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things opened on 27 September, delving into the intricate world of models and miniatures that pack maximum impact despite their diminutive scale.


Record Crowds Celebrate Grug at PACC Exhibition Opening
The PACC Art Gallery buzzed with excitement as record numbers of families, longtime fans, and local media turned out for the opening of Ted Prior's Grug retrospective exhibition on Saturday, 27 September.


LIGHTS, CAMERA, ADVENTURE | Hunter Drama's Epic October Holiday Program
Hunter Drama returns this October with an exciting school holiday program packed with creativity, performance, and fun for students of all ages. With returning favourites and new workshops, there's something to spark every imagination.


Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things
Step into a world where the tiniest details tell the biggest stories. Newcastle Museum’s headline exhibition for 2025–26, Model Newcastle: Big Stories, Little Things, invites you to experience the city and its stories through the captivating lens of miniatures and models.


Beloved Aussie Icon Grug Sprouts to Life at PACC
The loveable, shaggy creature who captured hearts across Australia is being celebrated at Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) in a delightful retrospective exhibition honouring Ted Prior's iconic creation, Grug.


Pets, Podcasts, & Pure Joy: Meet the Young Voices of the Placed to Speak Episode 1
In a world where podcasts often cover politics, pop culture, or crime mysteries, a group of young storytellers from the Place Based Abilities Program supporting young people with disability, are proving that sometimes the most joyful stories come from the backyard.


Family Fun Takes Centre Stage at New Annual Festival
Newcastle's New Annual festival is rolling out the red carpet for families this year, with two standout events that promise to captivate audiences of all ages while delivering unforgettable experiences right in the heart of the city.


Young Business Minds Awards Inspiring Future Innovators
The Young Business Minds Awards (YBMA) is an exciting opportunity for the region’s brightest young innovators.


Hunter Science Festival Returns to Ignite Young Minds
Curious minds, families, and future innovators— get ready! The Hunter Science Festival 2025 is back, transforming the Newcastle Museum into a powerhouse of discovery and imagination on Sunday, 17 August from 10am to 2pm.