Newcastle Weekly

Newcastle Weekly is the only glossy magazine dedicated to news and lifestyle in the Hunter region, and it comes at no cost to readers! Debuting in May 2015, Newcastle Weekly was founded by Nick Samaras and is a sister publication to Canberra Weekly. With a strong emphasis on community engagement and a dedication to providing top-notch editorial content, Newcastle Weekly is crafted in the Hunter for the residents of the Hunter.

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Mayfield residents battle for removal of 'destructive' trees

4 days ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

Residents on Abel Street in Mayfield are calling on council to remove a row of trees they say have caused decades of property damage. Cracked pipes, stained cars and endless foliage covering driveways are just some of the problems locals believe occurred due to the street’s ageing vegetation. A long-running battle between community and City of Newcastle (CN) has also resulted in a multiple year back and forth debate over who should take responsibility for the destruction.
Locals could decide fate of 2025 Rising Tide event

5 days ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

After much controversy over the past few years, residents are now being invited to have their say on the 2025 Rising Tide People’s Blockade. Ahead of the event in November, the organisation has applied for a licence to utilise Hamilton North’s Richardson Park and Camp Shortland. Under the Local Government Act, a public notice is required for occasions, which occupy community land for longer than three consecutive days.
Teen, 13, among several arrested in Newcastle crime surge

5 days ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

Several teens have been arrested following a three-day high-visibility crusade focused on preventing and disrupting crime in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. During Operation Soteria, police detained and charged seven people with a combined 18 offences and conducted 44 bail compliance checks.
Hunter businesses push to rebuild NSW train fleet

5 days ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

Hunter businesses are racing to the finish line, as an industry survey to determine the location of future train manufacturing comes to a close. Open until Friday 6 June, the review will be used by the NSW Government for engagement for the Future Fleet Program. The initiative is seeking to revive domestic manufacturing of trains to replace the aging Tangara fleet by early 2027. A goal of 50% local content has been set for designing, building and maintaining the new set of locomotives.
Councillors vying to protect Hunter bushland

6 days ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

City of Newcastle (CN) has committed to protect more than 80 hectares of bushland and wetlands, home to threatened species and significant habitats. In April, councillors unanimously voted to seek input from the community on the reclassification of 22 parcels of terrain across six suburbs. The areas, which combined cover 112 soccer fields, are currently classified as operational lands or road reserves.
‘Leave our jobs alone’, UoN staff fights back

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

After countless legislative changes, several staff from the University of Newcastle (UoN) say they are now fighting for their own employment. A recent round of Enterprise Bargaining, between the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) and numerous institutions, a push was made for the secure employment and conversion of casual employees.
Duck into Hunter Street Mall for fun scavenger hunt

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Olivia Goeldner

Six little ducks went swimming one day over the hill and far away. Mother Duck said: “Quack quack quack quack”… and they all raced to Hunter Street Mall instead. That’s not exactly how the nursery rhyme goes but it’s close to what will occur in the Newcastle CBD this weekend. Shoppers in the area have an opportunity to take part in a duck scavenger hunt between 10am and noon on Saturday 31 May, with some amazing prizes on offer.
Ex-NSW Deputy Police Commissioner appointed flood recovery coordinator

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens will oversee the recovery of the Hunter and Mid-North Coast in the wake of the devastating floods. And, he’s no stranger to the role. Previously, he acted as the NSW state recovery coordinator for several severe weather events, including the East Coast Low in June 2016 and the Central Western floods in September of that year.
Newcastle Airport launches direct flights to Perth

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

It’s been described as a defining moment for the Hunter. Newcastle Airport will host its first-ever direct flights to Perth, with QantasLink services launching from Monday 8 September. The route is expected to operate three times a week on Fridays, Sundays and Mondays with a 150-seat Airbus A319, bringing 900 weekly seats and more than 45,000 annually to and from Western Australia.
Lake Mac, Newcastle residents lodge more than 1,200 flood insurance claims

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Rod Thompson

More than 1,200 flood insurance claims have been lodged from the Lake Macquarie and Newcastle LGAs in the past few days. That’s according to the Insurance Council Australia, as residents throughout the Hunter and Mid-North Coast begin the clean-up and recovery from last week’s flooding event. Insurers received almost 6,000 applications, an increase of about 1,000 since Monday, with the Mid-North Coast, taking in the Taree and Wingham Local Government Areas, submitting the most with 1,223.