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Culture and community at heart of new Lake Macquarie Aboriginal action plan

Community Tianna Sadaj -
A new Aboriginal community plan aimed at tackling inequality and improving wellbeing will be launched in Lake Macquarie this weekend.

Local exhibition asks Hunter to imagine life beyond mining

Community Tianna Sadaj -
An exhibition in Newcastle is expected to encourage locals to stop and consider what comes next when looking toward a future beyond coal mining.

Myuna dispute putting Hunter jobs, communities at risk

Community Olivia Arigho -
Local businesses are raising the alarm over the potential closure of Myuna Colliery, warning that hundreds of jobs would be lost.

Port Stephens woman honoured among NSW’s most inspiring leaders

Community Tianna Sadaj -
A Port Stephens local, who works to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities across the state is being recognised.

Powering ahead in a trade that delivers stability

Community Tianna Sadaj -
New national data shows more adults are turning to trades later in life with locals like Joshua Jones leading the charge. 

Hope Street Community Kitchen upgrade to feed more locals in need

Community Tianna Sadaj -
BapistCare Hope Street Community Kitchen in Wallsend is set to reopen after a major upgrade to assist locals doing it tough.  

Young lifesavers lead way as Hunter’s best juniors recognised

Community Tianna Sadaj -
Two young volunteers have been named the Hunter’s Junior Life Savers of the Year at the 2026 Newcastle Permanent Branch Championships.

Hunter dads offered support to strengthen family relationships

Community Olivia Arigho -
Family Support Newcastle, in partnership with Thou-Walla Family Centre, is coordinating the free Understanding Dads group.

Green light for 58 new homes as Northview Estate nears completion

Community Tianna Sadaj -
Plans for the final stage of Muswellbrook’s Northview Estate have been given the green light, delivering 58 new homes to the area. 

Aaron celebrates 20 years of inclusive employment at Maitland Private Hospital

Community Rod Thompson -
Aaron is a long-time grounds and outdoor maintenance worker at Maitland Private Hospital who recently celebrated a major milestone.

Popular local personality set to ‘weather’ talks in Coalfields

Community Rod Thompson -
Former television presenter Gavin Morris will share his insights of science and storytelling during a special visit to the Coalfields this week.

Green grants put Lake Mac, Cessnock in the shade

Community Rod Thompson -
Two Hunter councils will share in more than $600,000 to help increase the “tree canopy” in their respective LGAs.

SurFebruary sees local Dumplings hit the water

Community Olivia Arigho -
Bar Beach locals are backing SurFebruary, with sunrise swimmer Michelle Faithfull and the Dumplings fundraising for cancer research.

Dedicated trio bestowed Port Stephens Medals

Community Rod Thompson -
A trio of devoted residents were bestowed Port Stephens Medals during a special Australia Day ceremony this week.

Cessnock celebrates ‘true blue’ community spirit

Community Rod Thompson -
Cessnock celebrated its “true blue” community spirit by welcoming more than 70 new "mates" to the LGA this week.

Prestigious honour to motivate Sleapy and his team even further

Community Rod Thompson -
City of Newcastle’s (CN) 2026 Citizen of the Year Peter Sleap believes the award will motivate him to go “above and beyond” even further.

Selfless residents share Newcastle’s Senior Citizen of the Year award

Community Rod Thompson -
City of Newcastle honoured two seniors as joint winners of a top award, acknowledging their decades of service to vulnerable communities.

Lake Mac rolls out welcome mat for 100 new citizens

Community Rod Thompson -
Nearly 100 people from 32 nations officially became “Aussies” at a citizenship ceremony in Lake Macquarie on Australia Day.

Sleapy’s a well-deserved Newcastle Citizen of the Year

Community Rod Thompson -
David “Dib” Fleming believes there is no-one more deserving than Peter Sleap for Citizen of the Year honours.

Teacher Trevor Lynch head of the class as Maitland’s top citizen

Community Rod Thompson -
Long-time educator Trevor Lynch has moved to the top of the class after being awarded Maitland’s Citizen of the Year.

Artists called to shape Tomaree Sports Complex

Community Olivia Arigho -
Artists are invited to submit designs for a major new public artwork at the Tomaree Sports Complex as part of planned upgrades.
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