A Modern Take on a Heritage Classic
From the moment you walk across the convict-built, deep sandstone gutter, through the stone and iron fence and onto the... Read Story
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Mid Century glamour
The renowned 1960s residence has been lovingly renovated and restored. When Kym Cowley went to inspect the iconic Hudson House in New Lambton Heights in 2012, she had no intention of buying it. In fact, she was just about to put a deposit on a home in Hamilton South. “I just wanted to have a... Read Story Read StoryWine news
Celebrating outstanding service and achievements with Legends Awards The annual Legends Awards united more than 360 industry professionals and guests from the Hunter Valley wine and tourism industry. The awards honour the region’s rich and vibrant history, celebrating the lasting influence and legacy of those who contribute outstanding service to the industry. The pinnacle of... Read Story Read StoryWho’s buying, who’s selling?
A look behind the scenes of the region’s property market. By Jonathan Chancellor. Frangipani House Frangipani House, the 1918 post-Federation residence in the Cooks Hill conservation area has been listed for sale, seeking $3.3m through Natalie Tonks and Paula Ashcroft of Presence. Located on Corlette Street, the five-bedroom, three-bathroom house comes with frangipani trees out... Read Story Read StoryWhat’s On in Newcastle
From the Upper Hunter to Newcastle and up and down the coast: here is what’s happening in November. Christmas Lights Spectacular 1 November – 26 January | This Christmas season, the Hunter Valley Gardens has lit up with the biggest Christmas lights display in Australia, featuring more than four million lights. In addition to strings of fairy... Read Story Read Story
A Classic Renovation
Standing prominently on the corner of a popular Merewether street, facing the ocean, this grand residence has been a family... Read Story
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St Thomas’ New Life
Located in Young Street, Carrington, Kathryn, together with her husband Craig, undertook a slightly larger than expected renovation to bring... Read Story
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A Caring Career
Driven in part by the expectation on girls of that era to take up nursing, Jenny was also motivated by... Read Story
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Fit for Life
Inspired by European and Scandinavian exercise styles, Physical Culture, or physie as it is now known, was developed by Danish-born... Read Story
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Stay in the Chalets
After graduating in medicine from the University of New South Wales in 1985, Jacqui Harvey relocated to Newcastle thirty years... Read Story
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Seaside Stylish Sanctuary
Home designer, Lake Macquarie based, Melanie Symington of Seaside Homes has created a highly recognised reputation for her excellence when... Read Story
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Supercars a win for the city
There were ‘no vacancy signs’ on most accommodation venues throughout Newcastle for the running of the inaugural Coates Newcastle 500... Read Story
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A Bushland Retreat
The owners of a tree-studded 2.5 acre block of rainforest located in the highly sought-after suburb of Whitebridge, accessible to... Read Story
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Brush Strokes of Success
I have strong memories of the smell of oil paints when I visited an aunt’s home which remains with me... Read Story
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