Newcastle based eco builder Future Built teams up with Aussie start up Urbotanica
Newcastle based eco – friendly home builder Future Built has teamed up with Aussie start up Urbotanica to provide each... Read Story
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Whale whisperer
A close encounter with a killer whale changed the course of Lisa Skelton’s life. Born and raised in Lake Macquarie, 30-year-old Lisa Skelton was always going to have an affinity with the water, but she had no idea how deep their relationship would become. The excitement she felt when she first experienced a killer whale... Read Story Read StoryCoastal Dream
The owners of this beachside home in Corlette, Richard and Rachel, had already built six houses. This is their masterpiece and, they say, their ‘forever home’. As you climb the beautiful, Blackbutt staircase to the main living area of this four bedroom family home you can’t help but feel on top of the world (in... Read Story Read StoryIn his nature
When it comes to understanding the natural history of this region, nobody lives and breathes it more than Bill Dowling. Bill Dowling has more than a home in this valley, he has a history going back four generations. More importantly he has a profundity of knowledge of the nature of this place, an intimacy with... Read Story Read StoryShe’s got your back
Melissa Histon is the Founder and CEO of Newcastle-based charity Got Your Back Sista (GYBS), which for the past three years has provided relief and support to hundreds of women and children across the region. While that has meant countless hours of work and stress for Melissa, the positive outcomes she sees first-hand make it... Read Story Read StoryA holiday in history
On the banks of the Paterson River, at a property called Duninald, sits Old Duninald, a house reputed to be the region’s oldest standing home. It was built in 1822 as a result of a land grant to William Dun and his descendants owned the property until 2005. The Duninald property contains two homesteads, some... Read Story Read StoryBrokenwood
From hobby to heavyweight: Sally Evans on the past and the present of one of the Hunter’s most prestigious wineries. My earliest memory of James Halliday is from so long ago that he still had hair. He is in stubbies and gumboots, sitting on a concrete floor surrounded by empty wine bottles, into which he... Read Story Read Story
Newcastle dentist’s lost WW I letters revealed
A book about the World War One experiences of Newcastle dentist Ben Champion, who returned from Europe an amputee, will... Read Story
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Flotilla opens in Wickham
Are you looking for exquisite, yet honest food based on quality Australian produce? In an intimate space with an inviting... Read Story
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Christ Church Camerata: 10th anniversary season
26/05/2019, 18/08/2019, 1/12/2019 In its 10th anniversary season, Camerata will present another three concerts in Newcastle’s Christ Church Cathedral. Founded... Read Story
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Paterson Allyn Garden Ramble
What a gorgeous day and what a great way to spend it! The inaugural Garden Ramble by the Paterson Allyn... Read Story
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Focus Home Care expanding services in Newcastle and the Hunter
Focus Home Care is a privately held Australian company that provides aged and dementia care. With a home base in... Read Story
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Mount View High Student Ryan Dixon at the 24th National Schools Constitutional Convention
Ryan Dixon may have helped changing the Australian Constitution. He attended the 24th National Schools Constitutional Convention last week. 120... Read Story
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Newcastle Emerging Art Prize
Do you have an inner artist and want to share your skills with the community? Then it’s time to register... Read Story
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Drive buy
Brent Davison checks out the local market and takes us for a spin through the new cars for 2019 The... Read Story
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Grapes of Mirth heading to Newcastle
11 May 2019 After eight sold-out events in wine regions across the country, GRAPES OF MIRTH has announced its first... Read Story
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