NEWCASTLE’S 20 BEST VENUES
Head inside and stay a while at these 20 best venues, perfect for sharing a rich glass of wine and a nice view. 1 COAL AND CEDAR, NEWCASTLE Hidden behind an unassuming entrance, Coal and Cedar’s low lighting, intimate spaces and expertly crafted cocktails create the perfect setting to settle in fo
5 Skincare mistakes to avoid this winter
As the air turns cooler and drier, maintaining that fresh, dewy glow can become a little more challenging. With a few mindful adjustments and plenty of hydration, however, your complexion can remain radiant and healthy all season long. Here are five skincare habits worth reconsidering. DON’T FORGE
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Claudia Tolhurst on purpose and passion A passionate community advocate, Claudia Tolhurst, has dedicated much of her career to helping improve the health and wellbeing of people across the Hunter. As Executive Officer of the Hunter Melanoma Foundation, Claudia has become a leading voice in melanoma
Blackbutt reserve
How a century of community determination turned a working colliery into Newcastle’s most beloved bushland reserve From Coalfield to Bushland Sanctuary Tucked just six kilometres from Newcastle’s city centre, the beautiful Blackbutt Reserve today hosts 182 hectares of living bushland, a s
5 MINS WITH jacqueline brown
Sprout Catering’s award-winning chef shares her passion for exceptional food, genuine hospitality and creating celebrations that bring people together. HOW DID SPROUT CATERING BEGIN, AND WHAT INSPIRED THE JOURNEY? After spending years working overseas and in some of Australia’s leading resta
A Taste of Lucia Roche
There’s a fresh reason to linger a little longer in Pokolbin, with Lucia Roche Estate bringing Italian-inspired dining, estate wines and relaxed hospitality to the heart of Hunter Valley wine country. Now open at Roche Estate, Lucia has been designed for everything from a leisurely lunch among the
Latitude 32 welcomes new winemaking talent
Hunter Valley winery Latitude 32 has appointed experienced winemaker Amy Blackburn to lead its winemaking operations, marking an exciting new chapter for the growing winery. Bringing more than two decades of experience across some of Australia’s leading wine businesses, Blackburn jo
We’re Hiring | Deputy Editor
Hunter & Coastal Lifestyle and Newcastle Weekly are looking for a driven journalist to join our team as Deputy Editor, with a pathway to transition into the role of Editor within the next four to six months. This is a rare opportunity for a journalist who understands the importance of local med
The Best New Country Experiences in Central NSW
Mini donkeys, divine design and delicious produce await on a winter road trip inland. There is something quietly luxurious about a country escape in winter. Crisp mornings, long lunches, roaring fires and the kind of slow travel that invites you to linger a little longer. In Central NSW, a new colle
