Beauty all around
NEWCASTLE IS BLESSED TO BE SURROUNDED BY SEVERAL SCENIC BEAUTY SPOTS. WHETHER YOU’RE KEEN TO SWIM, WALK OR SIMPLY SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE VIEW, THESE GEMS PROVIDE THE PERFECT DESTINATION. Nothing better than day trips from Newcastle. On warm days, the sea is awash with boogie boards, kayaks, an
Two of a kind
Melissa Calder-mason and her daughter Taya are beautifying Newcastle, one property and one dress at a time. If you’ve noticed the city looking particularly gorgeous lately, it’s likely due to boutique property developer Melissa Calder-Mason and her entrepreneurial daughter, Taya. While Taya is b
Newcastle Beach
ICONIC NEWCASTLE BEACH Shown above, Newcastle Beach looking south towards The Hill and Royal Newcastle Hospital 1972. The central hospital servicing Newcastle from 1817 to 2007. The hospital closed in 2007 making way for redevelopment of apartments. Below, Surf Carnival at Newcastle Beach in October
Business is blooming
Florists and co-owners of Blooms on Darby Melissa and Natalie Hart share the art of fresh design. MORNING It’s an early start for Blooms on Darby mother-daughter duo Nat and Mel. Their day begins well before sunrise when they drive the M1 to the Sydney Flower Markets at 3am in a bid to source the
Jewels of the bay
Create an effortless and romantic look this Spring, perfect for exploring the streets of Double Bay, by combining luxurious fabrics, hints of pearl, with casual chic accessories. Download our Style Fashion Srping2022 guide HERE Alémais Solitaire Midi Dress in Watercolour, $595, Mode Sportif Vintage
Building a knowledge factory
Roger Smith is the founding father of Hunter Medical Research Institute/HMRI.
Time to shine: Hunter wine show stars
Up against the best around Australia, Hunter Valley wines have had some terrific results at a number of wine shows across the country, yet again impressively confirming the quality of Hunter Valley wines both on a local and world stage.
By sea and by land: New Nature & Wildlife Tour by Coast XP
Join CoastXP for a Lake Macquarie cruise and guided nature walk with views of the largest saltwater lake in the southern hemisphere.
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.
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.