Pride of place
Connection to place has laid strong foundations for bestselling Newcastle author Lee Christine’s novels, the latest of which is set in her own backyard.
Alpaca Appeal
Australia has embraced the alpaca and for one Hunter Valley couple, the joy of these creatures is in sharing them with others.
Celebrating 35 years of Prosperity
We asked founder and CEO Allan McKeown about Prosperity, a multi-disciplinary financial advisory firm of 20 directors and 180 staff with offices in Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane.
Hunter wineries bring home the bling
The wine show season is in full swing and Hunter Valley wineries have been blitzing the field for many of the top trophy awards.
The pulse of the port
In one of the country’s busiest and most picturesque ports, Newcastle harbour master Captain Vikas Bangia and marine pilot Captain Riley Oxenbridge carry on the century-old tradition of keeping seafarers and local communities safe.
Newcastle Show: The dawn of a new era
For over 120 years, the Newcastle Show has been a staple in the hearts of locals and visitors from far and wide. Now, a team of passionate volunteers is taking the much-loved event back to its agricultural roots.
Kayaking the Hunter
Scott Bevan takes us on a journey along the region’s most important waterway, from its headwaters to the sea.
The Making of Living Legends
Cathy Gadd is tracing the life stories of the four most recent inductees in the Hunter’s hall of wine and tourism fame, their passion for the Valley, its wines, its heritage and future success.
The castaway from Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay’s resident survivalist talks about going it ‘Alone’ on reality television and why life is better with adventure.
Pokolbin – Pescara Restaurant
Following a tree change, restaurateurs Kelvin Foster and partner Nicole have opened Pescara Restaurant at Hermitage Lodge.