Dr Karl set to headline Living Smart Festival
He has spent more than 45 years making sense of science for everyday Aussies and now Dr Karl Kruszelnicki is set to share his wisdom with Lake Macquarie.
City of Newcastle prioritises asset renewal in record Budget
Councillors will vote on the adoption of the 2025/26 Budget and Delivery Program at Tuesday night's Council meeting, which will see more than $154 million invested across 344 projects.
Maitland’s road to recovery following May’s natural disaster
Maitland City Council is facing a long road to recovery, following last month’s natural disaster which brought significant rain and flooding to the region.
Council to consider proposed $2 pool entry trial
Councillors will vote next week on implementing a $2 entry fee trial at Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend swimming centres for the 2025/26 swimming season while retaining a $6 all-day entry fee for Lambton Pool.
City of Newcastle driving major EV charging expansion
A project to triple Newcastle’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network is nearing completion, with 34 new charging ports being added across 11 locations citywide.
Region rallies behind Newcastle Airport’s international terminal in full-scale trial
Newcastle Airport's new international terminal reached a major milestone today as over 120 local volunteers participated in a full-scale Mass Passenger Exercise to test the facility before opening.
Our climate goal will be the western shore
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.
Mayor and Councillors hit the road for Community Catch Ups
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.
Marketown Makes History with SCCA Award Win, Donates $5K Prize to Soul Hub
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.
City of Newcastle dishes up new community facility and café at Blackbutt Reserve
City of Newcastle has delivered the last major milestone in a shared vision for Blackbutt Reserve after officially opening the doors today on its new $3.2 million multipurpose community facility.
