Newcastle swimmers ready to dive into new season
City of Newcastle (CN) is gearing up to welcome swimmers back to its public pools after undertaking a significant program of improvements.
Funlab and headspace team up to bowl over a Day of Fun
Charlestown will host an event putting the fun back in fundraising on 5 September, amassing much-needed funds for headspace.
Teens on the autism spectrum gain financial confidence
Students on the autism spectrum at Thornton’s Aspect Hunter School are continuing to gain fiscal confidence.
Commemorating Bellbird mining disaster’s 100th anniversary
On 1 September 1923, countless miners headed underground to start their afternoon shift at the Bellbird Colliery.
Port of Newcastle seeking help to shape future clean energy
Port of Newcastle is inviting Hunter residents to learn about its planned Clean Energy Precinct project and share feedback on future plans.
Roll the dice for Hunter Valley Monopoly
Cessnock City and Singleton councils have finally launched the much-anticipated local edition of Hunter Valley Monopoly.
Newcastle nursing students the most skilled in Australia
Newcastle nursing students are proving to be the best in the country, winning medals at the Worldskills Australia 2023 National Championships.
Calvary Mater marks 40 years of palliative care
Calvary Mater Newcastle's Palliative Care Service turned 40 this week, prompting a look back at its humble beginnings.
Thousands expected to sample a taste of uni life
One of the biggest events on the University of Newcastle’s (UoN) calendar, Open Day, returns this weekend.
Inspirational Matilda Emily van Egmond receives Key to the City
A humble Emily van Egmond thanked the region for its support after playing a major role in the Matildas’ inspiring run at the World Cup.
Bike repair station to get Newcastle back in the saddle
Newcastle welcomes its first bike repair station and cycleways plans for Broadmeadow to Hamilton East, Newcastle Interchange and Jesmond.
Million-dollar investment to support innovative local business projects
Recent SBR recipient Lee-Anne McDougall is encouraging local groups to take advantage of the City of Newcastle (CN) funding initiative.
Fun-filled Knockers and Moles returns to fundraising calendar
Due to its success in 2022, the extremely popular Knockers and Moles extravaganza is back on the calendar this month.
Winning photos to mark History Week in Singleton
Singleton, it's your chance to contribute to History Week by entering your best 'Voices from the Past' photographs of the LGA.
800% rent rise threatens future of Club Lambton
What do you do when your landlord bumps up your lease by a whopping 800% in less than 12 months? That's what the Club Lambton CEO is asking.
Arts extravaganza EASEL’D to brighten Newcastle CBD
A celebration of Newcastle’s thriving visual art community is set to brighten the CBD next month, thanks to EASEL'D.
Meet the locals at Singleton Emergency Services Expo
The region's fire, police, SES, ambulance and rescue helicopter teams will all be on show at this month's Singleton Emergency Services Expo.
Poo Palace returns to Newcastle Museum
Know what makes farts? Think your poo looks normal? There is a way to find out - at the Poo Palace at Newcastle Museum this week.
Homegrown World Cup star van Egmond buoyed by school spirit
When homegrown Matildas star Emily van Egmond runs onto Stadium Australia on Wednesday, she’ll have a special cheer squad barracking for her.
Awabakal Elders welcome babies to the community
There was an abundance of cuteness throughout the Hunter last week when Awabakal Elders welcomed more than 80 babies to the community.
Lifeline to open first shop in Warners Bay
With more people requiring assistance these days, Lifeline Hunter will open its first ever shop in Warners Bay this month.
