Newcastle Interchange

Work is progressing on the Newcastle Interchange which is said to have the potential to reshape Wickham. More information here.

National Anthem Change

Lake Macquarie Council are set to write to the Prime Minister regarding changes to the lyrics of Advance Australia Fair in order to reflect the long history of Australia's First Nations. More information here.

Winter Heat 2017

The Winter Heat is back for its 11th year at the Honeysuckle Precinct. Head on down this Saturday, July 1 for a night of fun for the whole family. More information here.

UON Pregnancy Survey

Researchers at the University of Newcastle are looking for pregnant women to take part in a study investigating proper food portion sizes. More information here.

Hunter Valley Zoo

The Hunter Valley Zoo is looking for volunteers interested in working in the captive animal industry. More information here.

Budget Sporting Rebate

Families will be able to access a new $100 sporting rebate as part of the NSW State Budget to help kids get into sport and stay active. More information here.

Ability Links

Ability Links is a State Government funded service to support people living with a disability, their families and carers to live the life they want, as valued members of their community. More information here.

Disease Detection

Scientists have developed a device which has the potential to allow screening for over 100 different diseases simultaneously in less than an hour. More information here.

Hunter Valley Wine Festival

The Hunter Valley Wine Festival is back for its fifth year this Saturday, June 24 at the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley. More details here.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15  is the main day in the year when the world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older people. More information here.

Stroke Research Recovery

New technology is assisting in rehabilitation for stroke sufferers. 
​More information here. 

'We Breathe What We Eat"

A public lecture investigating nutritional approaches to managing respiratory disease, with a particular interest in asthma is taking place on June 15. More information here.

Coalfields Steam

Coalfields steam is an annual event recognises and celebrates the history of steam in the coal mining and railway industries of the Hunter Valley. 
​More information here.

Fall Reduction Trial

A trial run by the George Institute for Global health and Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is looking to help older Australians reduce their risk of falls.
​To get involved, contact Kristen Jacobsen on (02) 8052 4379 or platform@georgeinstitute.org.au

Driverless Cars in the Hunter

Newcastle is set to become the site for the first driverless cars trial in NSW.
​More details here.

'A Way We Go' screening

A new film investigating public transport is premiering at this Friday at Tower Cinemas. For more information, click here.

Battle of Messines memorial

A Newcastle soldier killed in action at the Battle of Messines is among those to be remembered and honoured during a special 100th anniversary memorial service at Sandgate Cemetery on 7 June.
​More information here.

World Environment Day

World Environment Day is June 5, so celebrate by going outside and showing that you’re #WithNature. Breathe in the beauty and remember that by keeping our planet healthy, we keep ourselves healthy too. More information here.

World Wildlife Art Exhibition

Morpeth Gallery presents the 'World Wildlife Art Exhibition", displaying birds, animals and plants, painted by Australia’s leading wildlife artists, all of whom have won international art prizes – in a spectacular display of investment art. More information here.

Tinned Food & Blanket Run

Help support the great work of Soul Cafe by bringing your current date tinned food, cleaned blankets, or cash to purchase SWAGS and other essentials.
​More information here.