Summer Archives

New wave of female lifeguards hits Newcastle beaches

Community Kayla Stephenson - September 27, 2026

A new generation of female lifeguards will hit Newcastle’s beaches this summer, as the city prepares for another busy patrol season. Lexi Sutherland and Bronte Bowker are the latest recruits to complete Newcastle’s...

The best boozy ice cream recipes

Food & Wine Stephanee Sargent - October 26, 2025

Summertime calls for a tasty sweet treat and we’ve got the perfect list for those looking for something cool, easy and a little bit boozy.

Lake Mac prepares for bumper summer period

News Rod Thompson - December 24, 2024

Traffic management measures are expected to be in place at several popular Lake Macquarie hot spots during the summer period.

Dixon Park Beach welcomes Sunnyboy Kiosk

Food & Wine Rebecca Riddle - December 21, 2022

A new coffee stop along Bathers Way has opened just in time for summer, with Dixon Park Beach now home to Sunnyboy Kiosk.

Cooler, wetter… Bureau issues summer weather predictions

News Rebecca Riddle - November 25, 2022

Cooler than average temperatures, higher than average rainfall but La Nina is set to ease early 2023 - Bureau issues summer predictions.

Hunter surf lifesavers continue to patrol city’s beaches

News Elizabeth Symington - January 26, 2021

Hunter Surf Life Saving volunteers have been working hard to keep swimmers safe at the region’s beaches this year. President Henry Scruton admitted the season was busy but "not as much as it...

Dive into summer

Lifestyle Nicole Somerville - November 22, 2020

Get ready to dive into summer with this year’s swimwear trends.

Wet weather creates perfect conditions for an itchy summer

News Calum Thomson - November 21, 2020

The wet weather forecasted for this summer is set to create a bumper season for mosquitoes, and a University of Newcastle competition has sought solutions to stop the itch. The Bureau of Meteorology...

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