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More than 120,000 fans expected at five McDonald Jones Stadium events

More than 120,000 fans are expected at five major events at McDonald Jones Stadium between 7 November and 8 December, the NSW Government says.

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Community invited to walk new Singleton Bypass on 22 November open day

Locals can walk the new $700 million Singleton Bypass at a free community open day on 22 November, ahead of its opening in late 2026.

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Your Newcastle weekend: World Cup footy, open studios and Morpeth treasure hunting

Morning Newy! It's a cracker of a weekend, with World Cup rugby league in town, artists opening their doors around the lake and plenty of great reasons to…

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Emergency Management and Community Resilience Expo coming to Maitland Showground

Free emergency expo at Maitland Showground on Saturday 14 November, 9am to 2pm, with more than 30 emergency services and agencies.

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Muswellbrook public holiday set to boost Big Dance Day race crowd

Muswellbrook has a public holiday on Tuesday for Big Dance Day, with the race club expecting more patrons and its Silks luncheon sold out.

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Nearly 100 garage sales registered in Maitland for final Garage Sale Trail

Nearly 100 garage sales are registered in Maitland for the final Garage Sale Trail on 7-8 and 15-16 November, with Morpeth's St James Church leading the way.

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29 Oct

Your Newy weekend: Halloween frights, Katy Steele and a million Christmas lights

The weekend's shaping up to be a beauty, Newy — grab the costumes, the picnic rug and maybe a vampire cape, because there's something on from Stockton to…

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26 Oct

Two First Nations exhibitions open at Maitland Regional Art Gallery Friday

Two First Nations exhibitions, including Too Deadly: Ten Years of Tarnanthi, open at Maitland Regional Art Gallery on Friday 30 October.

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15 Oct

Your Newy weekend: Strummingbird, superboats and Frozen on stage

The sun's out, the lake's roaring and the Civic's about to melt hearts — here's where to be across the Hunter this weekend.

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08 Oct

Your Newy weekend: Riverlights, rodeo thrills and Frozen on stage

Spring has well and truly sprung across the Hunter, and this weekend serves up floating lanterns on the Maitland river, bucking broncos, markets by the lake…

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01 Oct

Your Newy long-weekend guide: Spiegeltent sparkle, Tina Turner and Grand Final fever

Spring has well and truly sprung across the Hunter, and from Charlestown to Pokolbin there's a weekend packed with cabaret, blooms, footy and markets…

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28 Sept

Emergency preparedness expo coming to Maitland Showground on 14 November

Dungog, Maitland and Port Stephens councils host a free Emergency Management Expo at Maitland Showground on 14 November, 9am to 2pm.

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24 Sept

Development Coach netball workshop set for Raymond Terrace in December

Netball NSW will run a Development Coach Workshop at Port Stephens Netball Association in Raymond Terrace on Saturday 5 December 2026. Cost is $75.

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24 Sept

Your Newy weekend: spiegeltent sparkle, glowing bushwalks and sculptures in the vines

Spring has well and truly sprung across the Hunter, and this weekend serves up circus glamour, market strolls and art around every corner — here's where to…

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24 Sept

Seven new works debut as New Annual festival opens in Newcastle

New Annual festival opens in Newcastle 25 September with seven new commissioned works, 402 artists and 40 events across 10 days.

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17 Sept

Your Newy weekend: Spiegeltent sparkle, garden rambles and off-road action

Spring has well and truly sprung across the Hunter, and this weekend serves up everything from circus glamour in the city to blooming gardens in Maitland…

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17 Sept

City Hall tours to let Novocastrians wear Lord Mayoral robes

Newcastle City Hall tours from 28 September to 1 October will let visitors wear replica Lord Mayoral robes and explore 160 years of local government history.

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08 Sept

Newcastle Pride pauses Fair Day for 2026 over funding shortfall

Newcastle Pride will not hold Fair Day in 2026 after failing to secure sponsorship and grant funding, but plans the event's return in 2027.

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08 Sept

Newcastle Writers Festival announces four-event Spring Program for 2026

Newcastle Writers Festival's four-event Spring Program features Suzie Miller and Andrew O'Hagan across September–October 2026. Tickets on sale now.

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07 Sept

Murrook Festival returns to Williamtown under the stars this November

Murrook Festival returns Saturday 14 November 2026, 5pm-9pm at the Murrook Culture Centre, Williamtown, with the theme MIRRIIYNDJA DALIGA 'Under the Stars'.

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03 Sept

RAAF No. 2 Squadron to exercise Freedom of Entry in Maitland

RAAF No. 2 Squadron will exercise its Freedom of Entry to Maitland on 12 September 2026, with a parade along High Street and two PC-21 flyovers.

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28 Aug

HMRI's Poo Palace returns to Newcastle Museum for Science Week

HMRI's free Poo Palace exhibit returns to Newcastle Museum on August 22-23 for the 2026 Hunter Science Festival during National Science Week.

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27 Aug

Your Newy weekend: home show fun, hand-made markets and a big weekend of art

Winter's on the way out and the region is buzzing, so grab your calendar because we've found something for everyone from Maitland to the lake this weekend.

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25 Aug

Riverlights returns to Maitland in October celebrating more than 50 cultures

Riverlights returns to Maitland from 6 to 10 October, with more than 50 cultures celebrated at The Levee, including cultural villages, a parade and light show.

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23 Aug

Your Newy weekend: home show fun, dance festival magic and a Kenny Rogers singalong

The last weekend of winter is packed right across the region, so grab a coat and let's map out your Friday to Sunday.

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18 Aug

Blue Heeler Film Festival entries close midnight Sunday 6 September

Entries for the 2026 Blue Heeler Film Festival close midnight Sunday 6 September, with $10,000 on offer for the Open Category winner.

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14 Aug

Newcastle Writers Festival announces spring program with four September and October events

Newcastle Writers Festival unveils a spring program of four events in September and October, featuring Suzie Miller and Booker nominee Andrew O'Hagan.

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14 Aug

Andrew O'Hagan to speak at Newcastle Library on 14 October

British writer Andrew O'Hagan will discuss his novel Caledonian Road with Rosemarie Milsom at Newcastle Library on Wednesday 14 October, 6.30-7.30pm.

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13 Aug

Hunter Science Festival returns to Newcastle Museum with battle robots

Hunter Science Festival returns to Newcastle Museum on Sunday 23 August with battle robots, bubble theatre and 40 stalls for National Science Week.

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11 Aug

Civic Theatre to host first-ever paranormal investigation nights in September

Civic Theatre will hold its first-ever Paranormal Investigation Nights on 28-30 September, with tickets on sale tomorrow alongside extra backstage tours.

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