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newy.com.au – A new competition aimed at promoting road safety has been launched in Port Stephens, with local residents invited to take part in a creative campaign encouraging safe driving speeds. The 'Local Voices' competition opened on 30 June 2025 and is seeking submissions from people of all ages across the region. Participants can enter by creating a personal story, a campaign message, a sign or slogan, or a video […]

newy.com.au - Breast Cancer Trials has partnered with the Minns Labor Government to launch a campaign raising awareness of breast cancer clinical trials, timed to coincide with the inaugural NRLW Magic Round in Newcastle next month. The campaign, supported by a $50,000 NSW Government grant, will feature during the high profile women’s rugby league event at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday 2 August, when more than 60,000 fans are expected […]

newy.com.au - A new $7 million fire station has officially opened in Cessnock, delivering a major boost to fire and emergency services across the Hunter Valley. The facility, funded by the NSW Government, replaces the previous station and is now four times larger, accommodating two fire trucks and up to 27 staff. Located centrally, the station enhances emergency response capabilities for more than 50,000 residents and supports a network of […]

newy.com.au - Construction is now underway on City of Newcastle’s major inclusive playspace and waterplay area at the western end of Foreshore Park, marking a significant milestone in the Harbour Foreshore Masterplan. The facility, named Livvi’s Place, is being developed as a regional level, all-abilities destination that celebrates Newcastle’s industrial, maritime and Aboriginal heritage. The playspace is expected to open by late 2026, following the awarding of a design and […]

newy.com.au – Community organisations in the Hunter region are among the recipients of nearly $5.2 million in NSW Government funding to support local efforts aimed at preventing domestic, family and sexual violence. Announced on 1 July 2025, the grants will support 11 organisations through the Primary Prevention Multi-Year Partnerships Grant Program, which is part of the state’s Pathways to Prevention strategy for 2024 to 2028. The funding targets projects that […]

newy.com.au - Maitland’s heritage sites are set to receive a $172,900 boost through the 2025–2027 NSW Heritage Grants Program, part of a record $8.65 million investment by the Minns Labor Government to preserve and promote historic places across New South Wales. Three projects in Maitland will benefit from the funding. Maitland City Council has secured $100,000 for remediation works at Maitland Town Hall, a significant civic building in Central Maitland. […]

newy.com.au – A series of community and sporting events across Lake Macquarie will receive Council funding after 21 applications were approved at the ordinary meeting held on 30 June 2025. The funding, totalling $75,004, falls under round one of the 2025–2026 Event Funding Program. Key recipients include Let’s Surf Lake Mac at Redhead Beach and the Youth Surfing National Battle, which will be held at Caves and Hams Beach. Other […]

newy.com.au – A vibrant and personal exhibition by local artist Steffie Yee is now on display at Maitland Regional Art Gallery, running until 24 August 2025. Titled Chinese Restaurant Playground, the exhibition reflects on Yee’s childhood experiences growing up in her family’s Chinese restaurant in Branxton, New South Wales. The show combines stop-motion animation, drawings, family memorabilia and nostalgic items to portray everyday life behind the restaurant counter. A looping […]