Foocastle Rocks: Foo Fighters Set to Make Newcastle History
Newcastle is about to become the epicentre of rock as the legendary Foo Fighters bring their Take Cover Tour to McDonald Jones Stadium on 12 November — marking the band's very first concert in the Hunter.
Cowboy lassos loving new home
This brown-eyed Cowboy is proof you don’t need pedigree to find the paw-fect canine partner.
Extra shot of opportunity for hospitality as Art Gallery Café opens doors in Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook’s Art Gallery Café, proudly supported by AGL, has officially opened as a working venue with a mission to train the next crop of hospitality workers.
Half a million reasons to celebrate new era for Newcastle Art Gallery
City of Newcastle has kicked off 2026 with a $500,000 boost from the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation as final preparations occur before the opening of the $48 million expansion project.
NSW Government to trial council developed system that slashes DA times by 50%
The NSW Government has provided funding of $2 million to City of Newcastle for a DA approval process that has seen the council slash its DA times by more than 50%.
Rocky start to relationship but Lake Mac crew makes Valentine’s day
A Lake Macquarie City Council crew has leapt into action after a wallaby found itself stuck between a rock and a hard place at Valentine.
Art and environment combine to create community connections to Newcastle creek
A group of junior football players have kicked off a community art project designed to strengthen Newcastle residents’ relationships with their local waterways.
New Plan provide a stronger voice for the Aboriginal community
Lake Macquarie City Council will provide a stronger voice for the Aboriginal community and work to improve its overall health and wellbeing under a new plan set to be launched this weekend.
Outstanding local students recognised through Mayoral Academic Scholarships
Port Stephens Council has proudly announced the recipients of the Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program, celebrating outstanding local students as they prepare to commence tertiary study this year.
Paddling for a purpose: Lake Mac locals gear up to clean up
One of Australia’s largest community environmental events is fast approaching, and Lake Macquarie City Council is encouraging residents, schools, businesses and community groups to register a Clean Up Australia Day site for Sunday 1 March.
