Catholic Heath Australia’s Nurse of the Year
The Calvery Mater’s Clinical Nurse Consultant Lyndal Moore has been named as Catholic Health Australia’s 2024 Nurse of the Year.... Read Story
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Minimalist oasis
The story of Michael and Alana Maurushat’s cover-story home begins thanks to another magazine featuring an equally luxe property. “We saw a home on the cover of Green Magazine in 2012 and immediately felt an affinity to the contemporary design,” Michael explained to Hunter and Coastal Lifestyle. Michael reached out to the owner and architect... Read Story Read StoryPeace of paradise
Wander south to Marramarra lodge, an exclusive wilderness hideaway that’s fit for a king. Before you even reach the calming grounds of Marramarra Lodge, about an hour and a half drive from Newcastle, you’re forced to slow to a float. The exclusive escape is set on Fisherman’s Point on the Hawkesbury River. Is only accessible... Read Story Read StoryThe Hunter’s hatted restaurants for 2025
Six hunter establishments awarded chef’s hats at the Good Food Guide Awards The Hunter has always been known as a destination for great wines and fine dining and year by year the region’s reputation continues to flourish. In November, six of the best local restaurants were recognised for their excellence at the 40th annual Sydney... Read Story Read StorySummertime social sips
As summer arrives and social invitations intensify, our lifestyle editor Laura Jackel shares the wines she’ll be sharing with friends this season. First Creek Non Vintage Bontanica Brut Cuvee The pop of a cork symbolises the start of any great celebration, and First Creek’s delicious sparkling white is an absolute party in a bottle. Made... Read Story Read StoryOpulence reimagined at McGuigan House
The Hunter Valley icon that’s starting a whole new life. From the very first moment Meg and Luke Berry set eyes on McGuigan House it was love at first sight. The Hunter Valley property, set on 10 acres with sweeping views of the Brokenback Mountain Ranges, captured both their hearts and imaginations. But it was... Read Story Read Story
Mark Hughes Foundation Turns 10
After being diagnosed with brain cancer, former Knights player Mark Hughes and his wife Kirralee banded together to make a... Read Story
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Newcastle’s Chris Jones crowned NSW’s ‘kindest’ person
Chris Jones has devoted her life to helping those in need, working with the community members and families for more... Read Story
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Samaritans turns 40
It was a bittersweet moment for the team at Samaritans this year, with the locally based-based welfare agency celebrates its... Read Story
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World first “Hazardous Area Rescue” ambulances in Rutherford
Rutherford will soon be home to a world-first Hazardous Area Rescue Ambulance (HARA), expanding the service’s response capabilities in the... Read Story
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Hunter Volunteer of the Year: Jill Stuart
Kahibah local Jill Stuart was crowned Hunter Volunteer of the Year for her pioneering support and therapy services for people... Read Story
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Funding to revive Lower Hunter Dry Rainforest
More than $240,000 has been allocated towards environmental education to revive the Lower Hunter Dry Rainforest. A project, led by... Read Story
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Stars of Newcastle smashes records
On September 20, Civic Theatre was pumping with local talent as the annual Cancer Council Stars of Newcastle event dazzled... Read Story
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NSW’s first accessible skate bowl in Newy
Paralympian Paul Nunnari will be the first to “drop in” on Newcastle’s pioneering inclusive infrastructure. The new wheelchair-accessible skate bowl... Read Story
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Newy’s 205,000 calorie chocolate sculpture
Suspended in the air with a two-metre wingspan, this Australian Sea Eagle sculpture had audiences’ tummies rumbling. Made entirely of... Read Story
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