Roaring Canberra: Up close and personal
For a trip to the wild side, you can’t go past Canberra’s Jamala Wildlife Lodge. For the ultimate experience, book into uShaka Lodge.
How to preserve a delicate balance
One of Newcastle’s most iconic commercial heritage buildings has been successfully transformed for luxe urban living.
Growing family bliss
Trish and Dave thought looking at homes in a nearby display village would be fun for a couple of hours. But they ended up falling in love with the design for their forever family home.
Dancing queen …only 17
Young Novocastrian Lilliana Eneliko's dream of becoming a professional dancer has just taken her half-way around the world, to San Francisco.
Mid-century perfection
When Robyne embarked on building her stunning new home, little did she know that she was returning to family roots stretching back to the early 20th century.
Wickham’s new lighthouse
Two striking new townhouses in Newcastle’s inner-city suburb of Wickham reference the area’s maritime history while giving a glimpse of its urban future.
50 years of innovation
Cathy Gadd is taking us on a journey of firsts, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Hunter Valley Wine Show.
The Junction
While The Junction may now carry a boutique village feel, the much-loved neighbourhood wasn’t gazetted as a suburb until 17 May 1991. The industrial heritage of railways fashioning the official suburb name. (From left) William Jenkins’ Federal Store, 1901. Lang, Wood & Co subdivision pla
Paint the town
Since 1945, Newcastle Art Gallery has proudly cared for one of Australia’s most significant public art collections. Works of renowned artists, many of them Novocastrian, are now lifting the value of the gallery’s 7,000-plus collection. Thanks to generous donations and grants, the Newcastle Art G
Cocktail hour
We have selected three specialty gins fit for Spring time happy hour. Each an invigorating and refreshing beverage, sip cocktail hour Australia gin Sweet spring gin Producer: The Farmers Wife Distillery Origin: New South Wales Style: Inspired by the classic pairing of gin and vermouth, this gin has