The great tradition of the beach kiosk has seen a happy evolution in the past few years in Newcastle. No longer does a c... [more]
Pico Iyer, the famous essayist and travel writer once remarked that travel was "a little bit like being in love. Suddenl... [more]
There's nothing like putting a bit of the weird and wonderful back into our lives and here in the Hunter we are pretty d... [more]
Ever tried to fake it so others can't see the real you?
In Tennessee William's "A Streetcar Named Desire", arguably on... [more]
Does the idea of scrapbooking make your face twitch but you're handy with a glue stick or pen? Do you prefer more of a f... [more]
One of the best music festivals Australia has to offer happens right here under our noses in the form of Fat as Butter. ... [more]
Renew Newcastle is at it again, creating new and innovative creative spaces to regenerate our beautiful inner city into ... [more]
Every year Newcastle hosts one of the best known independent arts festivals in Australia, and it's free to attend! Ironi... [more]
Over the Blue Mountain range, about 3 hours from Sydney, lies one of the most beautiful cities NSW has to offer. Orange ... [more]
Do you want to see what Renew Newcastle is doing in town? What better opportunity than a Saturday afternoon/evening free... [more]
This Spring, The Leukaemia Foundation is once again holding a series of Light the Night events across Sydney and Austral... [more]
Each Spring the Leukaemia Foundation organises a series of walks across the nation to raise funds for individuals and fa... [more]
It's that time of year again to head to the Newcastle Basketball Stadium for the Lifeline Book Fest to bag some bargains... [more]
Every year in Newcastle during the September/October school holidays, the Mattara Festival springs into action. It's one... [more]
Do you have a hot date and want to take your special someone to a place that's intimate, quiet and where you can be assu... [more]
Birthdays used to be cinch when I was a kid. Anyone with a cake, some junk food and perhaps a decent round of 'pass the ... [more]
Over the years I have heard a number of people rave about the Toronto markets out at Lions Park off the main road to Tor... [more]
Regular attendees of the famous Art Bazaar Markets which often take place in town at Civic Park will be excited to h... [more]
Is technology stripping you and your family and friends of fun and laughs? Whip out the games and get everyone communica... [more]
Despite the fact we have been having some prolonged warm weather of late in Newcastle, we are in for a treat over the ne... [more]
Movie reviews are curious things. Some films can be ceremoniously panned for no good reason. I run a movie group and l... [more]
There are times when you just need to go to a place that will offer something for everyone and where you know you will n... [more]
Bored with nothing to do? Sick of your iPod/iPad/computer games? Why not get the other side of your brain in gear with s... [more]
The plot for Here Comes the Boom starring Kevin James in the lead, is a very familiar one - clapt out teacher finds ... [more]
It's horrible arriving at your favourite destination and suffering for the first few days with a large dose of jet lag. ... [more]
Who doesn't love a good zoo? Whether it's the way the elephants squirt water at each other or how the chimps scratch the... [more]
So you've been asked to bring a salad to the BBQ, but you're sick of iceberg lettuce and cucumber? You are not alone.
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Up to your eyeballs in 'To Do' lists or deadlines? Jack of technology? Sick of the phone? Will you scream if you see ano... [more]
I am open to a good musical but I rarely find one. This statement probably sums up my appreciation of musical theatre.
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On a recent trip to America, I found certain travel apps indispensable on my phone and iPad. Like many overseas travelle... [more]
Every week it seems, some journalist somewhere is questioning whether eBooks are going to kill the publishing industry a... [more]
Does the idea of searching through piles of cheap clothes, discovering a second hand board game you haven't played in ye... [more]
