Townsville Carols by Candlelight Draws Massive Crowd
Townsville's annual Carols by Candlelight event brought festive joy to thousands at Jezzine Barracks. The free community celebration featured local performers and a visit from Santa.
Townsville's annual Carols by Candlelight event brought festive joy to thousands at Jezzine Barracks. The free community celebration featured local performers and a visit from Santa.
Adrian Barich reflects on 30 years in Perth's iconic Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant, from camel mishaps to broken floats, proving festive chaos is mandatory. Discover the magic.
Perth's St Georges Terrace transformed into a glittering spectacle for the 2025 Christmas Pageant, featuring 2500 performers, 21 dazzling floats, and beloved local icons. Relive the magic.
Get ready for festive fun at the South Canberra Community Markets this Saturday, 10am-2pm. Enjoy Santa photos with pets, farm buggy rides, kids' crafts, stalls, food, and live music, all supporting local youth charities.
Work is now underway on The Merewether, a luxury over-55s community at Newcastle's golf club. Over half the $100M+ apartments are sold, with residents moving in within 18 months. Discover more.
Join the festive fun at Scarborough Beach on Sunday, December 14 for a free community carols night featuring live music, Santa, and fireworks, all supporting Neuromuscular WA.
A 16-year-old Newcastle student with a life-limiting condition traded the school bus for a horse, fulfilling a dream ride through the CBD. Read this heartwarming local story.
Perth families can step into a North Pole wonderland at the Perth Convention Centre from Dec 6-24. The immersive village features Santa, rides, shows & festive attractions.
The beloved Mt Lawley Christmas Fete is cancelled after a 30% funding cut and rising costs, ending an 8-year community tradition. Discover the impact and community reaction.
Geelong's Gallery FUSE announces its spectacular 2025 dance concert featuring local talent. Discover dates, venues and how to experience this cultural highlight.
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Beloved Inglewood Monday Night Markets cancelled after a 40% funding cut and rising costs. The 10-year community tradition ends just before summer. Find out how to help.
SRU Community Hub faces critical funding crisis, needing $100,000 to secure new premises and maintain essential domestic violence support services for Hunter families.
A Charlestown man allegedly fabricated a dog attack story, prompting a community fundraiser. CCTV evidence contradicts his claims as the case returns to court in December.
Newcastle residents demand council action on Beaumont Street anti-social behaviour. Read about the community's frustration and the debate over spending priorities in our latest report.
Hundreds of children experienced early Christmas magic at McDonald Jones Stadium during Variety's annual party, featuring Santa, gifts, and inclusive activities for all abilities.
Fort Scratchley's major fundraiser, the Music of the Guns concert, was unexpectedly cancelled, costing the historical society $2000 and disappointing ticket holders. The event is now rescheduled for February.
Thousands celebrated WA Day at Burswood Park with family activities, live music, and innovation exhibits. Discover the highlights from the vibrant festival finale.
Hunter writers are invited to enter the Newcastle Herald's annual short story competition. Inspired by local photographs, entries close December 22, 2025, with great prizes to be won.
Western Australia's vibrant multicultural community came together for an unforgettable weekend at Burswood Park Festival. Discover how this event showcased WA's diversity and unity.
City of Newcastle's executive manager Nick Kaiser responds to criticism of community consultation processes, explaining the principles behind transparent engagement.
Join Santa and his elves for Newcastle's magical Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 28. Enjoy free family activities, festive treats, and live entertainment in Wheeler Place.
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service. Discover his inspirational journey from Nepal to becoming a Hunter leader.
Cairns Fashion Week 2024 launches with powerful displays of family heritage and cultural storytelling through fashion. Discover the emerging designers and local talent.
Novocastrians voice strong opinions on light rail extension costs, high-speed rail impacts, and political controversies in latest community letters. Read the diverse perspectives shaping Newcastle's future.
Western Australia's capital is hosting an unprecedented lineup of world-class sporting events, from tennis to football and cricket. Discover how Perth became the nation's sporting epicentre.
Prabesh Paudel receives his second consecutive Newcastle Volunteer Award for outstanding community service and inspiring immigrant success story. Discover his remarkable journey from Nepal to Newcastle.
The Salvation Army's annual Toy Drive, supported by NGM Group, seeks community donations to help a record number of Newcastle families facing cost-of-living pressures this Christmas. Donate until Dec 12.
Geelong's popular Roam festival will return in 2027 after delivering a $23 million economic boost to the region. The event attracted thousands of visitors and showcased local talent.
Perth's LGBTQIA+ community reports escalating homophobic abuse and assaults. New data shows a troubling reversal in Australian attitudes since 2017. Community leaders demand action.