Fun school holiday activity: DIY planter box
Keep kids busy these April school holidays with this step-by-step guide to making a DIY planter box for the home.
Ron Mueck’s Pregnant Woman sculpture at home in Maitland
Life-like sculpture Pregnant Woman from world-renowned artist Ron Mueck is on display at MRAG, a loan from National Gallery of Australia.
Football and Lake Mac still Craig Johnston’s ‘passions’
Australia’s most decorated footballer and Liverpool legend Craig “Skippy” Johnston is zealous about many things.
Employees ‘rage-applying’, toxic workplaces to blame
Half of our workforce has admitted to ‘rage applying’ since the start of 2024, with 65% blaming a toxic workplace culture.
Pets of the month
Say hello to our April pets of the month. Get to know all about their favourite activities, toys, treats and special talents.
Dog-friendly beaches in our region
Grab the leash and a poop-bag and let’s go and explore some of the Hunter’s best dog beaches across Newcastle.
Frugal Newcastle dad helping shoppers save with Grocerize
A Newcastle dad has created 'Grocerize', a website he says can save hundreds of dollars on grocery items and help ease cost-of-living stress.
Jess Farchione: Nothing better than sinking your teeth into a ‘hot’ dish
My Achilles heel when it comes to this deep passion of mine is the temperature at which food is served. Food must be PIPING hot.
Your guide to FREE school holiday fun in the Hunter region
There are ways to keep kids entertained in the Hunter region without spending a cent. Here's our guide to FREE school holiday fun.
Krystal Sellars: Cessnock ready to pay its respects on Anzac Day
Anzac Day is coming up on 25 April and, across Cessnock, hard-working committees will be finalising the details of their commemorations.
Matt and Brett: Can we all be happy campers?
Most of us have memories of camping with our family and friends as kids, say Newcastle Weekly travel gurus Matt and Brett.
CSIRO scientists find ChatGPT not what the doctor ordered
A study has found the more we seek answers to medical ailments using ChatGPT, the less accurate the answers become.
Plotting Success: From design to construction
Creating perfect outdoor spaces at your home, needn't be a headache. From design to construction, here's what you need to know:
Daylight savings ends Sunday 7 April
Sunday 7th April marks the end of daylight savings in NSW. Don't get caught out, clocks will change at 3am.
Newcastle’s Betty Loves Books at The Station is turning two
Betty Loves Books has been luring bookworms to its unique home at The Station for the past two years, have you discovered this treasure yet?
The Finders Keepers, Cedar Mill, another Morisset coup
The stars keep aligning for the Lake Mac suburb of Morisset, with the news The Finders Keepers Market could become a regular at Cedar Mill
Adam Schultz: 5 minutes with Lake Macquarie Deputy Mayor
When Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser announced last month that she was stepping away from her role, not standing for re-election in September, attention soon turned to talk about who might fill...
Easter craft – hop to it
Keep little fingers busy this long weekend with our selection of Easter craft ideas, designed to offer a chocolate-break for familes
Easter egg-speriments to keep you busy this long weekend
We've dug through the Newcastle Weekly archives to find some egg-cellent craft ideas to help fill your Easter long weekend..
Explore Newcastle’s fish and chip scene
Whether you like your fish grilled or battered, here is where to get the best fish and chips in Newcastle.
What’s open in Newcastle this Easter long weekend
Wondering which shops are open and closed over the Easter long weekend? - don't worry, we've got you covered
