Striking Multi-Arts Centre to become a cultural landmark in Lake Mac / December 3, 2018 by Kian West

A striking $2 million Multi-Arts Space featuring spectacular waterfront vistas will become a new focal point for arts and culture in Lake Macquarie.

A panel of expert judges today selected University of Newcastle undergraduate student Samantha Bailey’s concept design from a short-list of five for the new Speers Point Park facility.

Newcastle Tower’s Cinema Closing After 4 Decades. By Meghan Richardson / November 12, 2018 by Newcastle Discovered

While 2016 may have been the year of dying celebrities, 2018 is the year of losing Newcastle icons. Novocastrians were devastated yesterday when Tower Cinema announced that they would be closing and officially switching off the projectors forever come December 5th.

Share your ideas to create a vibrant nightlife in Lake Macquarie / October 9, 2018 by Kian West

“We’re talking about more than just pubs and clubs – this could be anything taking place from early evening to late at night, including sport and exercise activities, night time markets or events, cinema under the stars, live music performances, late-night shopping experiences and more.”

Goodbye, Goodpie. Darby's Pies closed, by Meghan Richardson / October 3, 2018 by Newcastle Discovered

The iconic chain, Darby’s Pies, is closing its doors permanently after forty years of serving hot pies and other pastries to the people of Newcastle. The chain of scattered stores along the Hunter and Central coast has closed 27 shops and 120 ex-employees are now jobless.

Crack X Festival 2018 / September 17, 2018 by Kian West

September 27 to 30th, 2018 in Newcastle NSW

Newcastle man’s first album to life, nine years after his death / September 14, 2018 by Kian West

An eight-year labour of love for a talented mate whose promising music career was tragically cut short is finally a reality. “It has been hard to complete but we hope we have done his talent justice”

Public Health Alert: The “Too Busy & Important” Epidemic, By Ed Vassie / September 12, 2018 by Ed Vassie

The Metaphorical Health Department (MHD) has released this judgmental health alert the people of Newcastle to be on the lookout for signs and symptoms of chronic “busyness” and “self-importance”.

Have an all-ages friendly event in mind? check out MusicNSW Grants. / August 30, 2018 by Kian West

Currently taking submissions until September 20th at 5pm, MusicNSW are offering grants of up to $5,000. Newcastle has a long history of all-ages events, but currently they don't seem to be as present as many people would want them. Here is an opportunity for smart young locals to win some cash and produce an event.

The Future is Now: Smart Bench Bringing Power to the People / August 28, 2018 by Brooke Tunbridge

A solar-powered smart bench has been installed on the Warners Bay foreshore. It features wireless recharging for compatible phones, multiple USB ports and the future capacity to act as a WiFi hotspot.

8 Hectare Sports Complex Opens in Cameron Park / August 27, 2018 by Brooke Tunbridge

Over the weekend, the ribbon was cut to officially open a $15 million sports complex in Cameron Park. The complex features one of Lake Macquarie's biggest sporting fields, a skate park and a host of other sport and recreation facilities.

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