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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Mother keeps fighting for Tighes Hill crossing

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

Despite several knockbacks from council, local mother Alex Terry will not give up until a safer school crossing is installed in Tighes Hill. For the past seven years, she’s been walking her children to school on Bryant Street. The stretch is home to the south entrance of Tighes Hill Public School and a childcare centre, but is missing crucial infrastructure; a zebra crossing.
Greens call for council to opt out of missile manufacturing support

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

City of Newcastle (CN) Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe is calling for residents to have their say on local missile manufacturing. Her plea comes as a 76-hectare parcel of land adjoining the Newcastle Airport and Williamtown RAAF Base, known as Astro Aerolab, turns into Australia’s newest innovation, defence and aerospace precinct. But, Cr McCabe is asking locals to look behind the curtain on what it truly meant for Newcastle.
Floods won’t stop Newcastle’s outback camel riders

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

After riding her first camel at the age of six, Emily Parrott knew that it would be more than a hobby; turning it into a lifelong passion and career. Now, she’s eyeing off a new challenge. The Newcastle local has been surrounded by the beloved mammals since she was four years old, when her father made a surprise purchase. However, she’ll go it alone in the upcoming Desert Champions Way: Outback Camel Trail.
Newcastle’s young chefs to be put to the test

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

Young culinary enthusiasts across Newcastle and the Hunter will soon compete for the title at Nestle’s Golden Chef Hat Award. The high-stakes regional event has been operating for 60 years, making it Australia’s longest-running competition of its type for young people. On Tuesday 1 July, 25 chefs aged 16-25 will go head-to-head in the local cook-off, hosted at TAFE NSW’s Hamilton Campus.
UoN ranked 2nd globally for climate action

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

The University of Newcastle’s (UoN) strong commitment to sustainability has landed them in second place for climate action globally. A recent analysis conducted in the 2025 Times Higher Education Impact (THE) Rankings looked at more than 2,300 universities worldwide. Based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, institutions are graded on how they are progressing towards each of the 17 targets. And, UoN seemed to be charging ahead in several areas.
The brave Novocastrians baring all this winter solstice

1 week ago | newcastleweekly.com.au | Laura Jackel

If you noticed the sun was slow to rise this morning, it’s because today marks winter solstice, the day of the year with the least amount of direct sunlight. In Newcastle that means the sun comes up just before 7am on 21 June and sets just before 5pm. While some Novocastrians might choose to stay cosy in bed on such a dark morning, other’s like Ursula plan to embrace the magic with a “cheeky” swim.
Newcastle renters feel the pinch of housing crisis

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

More than 450 households in Newcastle faced eviction last year, as renters across the city are finding themselves locked out of a market where demand far exceeds supply. Despite being the largest regional city in NSW, the LGA’s infrastructure is failing to keep pace with its rapidly-growing population. According to City of Newcastle (CN), the populace was expected to increase by 21.24% between 2021 and 2046, exceeding 205,000 residents.
Crossland confident young Knights can rise to challenge Dolphins

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

Blunting the Dolphins’ potent attack will be at the forefront of the Newcastle Knights’ plans to upset the inform outfit heading into this weekend’s round. With young gun Isaiya Katoa pulling the strings, the Redcliffe club’s surged into the NRL’s top eight on the back of massive victories over the St George Illawarra Dragons (56-5) and North Queensland Cowboys (58-4).
New rehab program tackling Hunter youth ice usage

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

A new rehabilitation service aims to tackle drug and alcohol use among Hunter youth, with a unique holistic-based approach. Palm Youth Rehab, created by the Ted Noffs Foundation, is a three-month withdrawal management and treatment program designed for adolescents aged 12-to17. Based in Newcastle, the initiative supports young people through complex trauma, alcohol and other drug use, and behavioural challenges, with the goal of helping them “safely move forward in their lives”.
Hunter water prices to climb more than 20% by 2030

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

Hunter Water users can expect to cop a hefty increase, at least 20%, to their statements over the next five years. Starting on 1 July, bills for a typical household customer – who utilises the state-owned corporation’s services – will rise by an average of $86 (or 6.9%) including inflation until 30 June 2026. Charges are then expected to escalate by an average of $53 (or 3.8%) annually, plus inflation, in each of the following four financial years until 30 June 2030.