Newcastle Letters: Food, Disability, and Global Tensions
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Newcastle Herald readers share views on local food security amid population growth, positive disability access experiences, and global political shifts under Trump. Read the community pulse.
Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
The HONK! Oz street music festival's Grand Street Parade filled Wollongong's Crown Street Mall with vibrant performances despite soaring temperatures. The 11th annual free festival celebrates community, music, and social justice.
Eleven former Adelaide Festival leaders have penned a scathing letter over the board's decision to drop a Palestinian author from Writers' Week. Discover the fallout and who has pulled out.
Your essential guide to the hottest acts at Fringe World Perth 2026. Discover award-winning circus, bold cabaret, and side-splitting comedy from January 21. Plan your festival adventure now!
Arizona's 'desert honky-tonk princess' Brea Burns is touring Australia for the first time, bringing her unique sound and a cover of Olivia Newton-John's 'Physical'. Catch her at Full Throttle Ranch and Tamworth.
Ditch the knife and tears. The KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Mini Food Chopper is a compact powerhouse for effortless cooking prep, now just $109 in a limited-time Amazon deal.
Australian food regulators urge manufacturers to stop using nitrites and nitrates unnecessarily due to a possible cancer link. Learn which foods are affected and how to reduce your risk.
The Braddon Fringe Festival launched Summernats 2026 in sweltering 35-degree heat, drawing car enthusiasts and families to Lonsdale Street. Discover the event's evolution and local impact.
Dreamfields Festival is officially returning to Townsville in 2025 after a massive debut. Get ready for another epic weekend of music and camping in North Queensland!
The Adelaide Festival board has removed Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its 2026 Writers' Week lineup, citing cultural sensitivity. A major backer has withdrawn support. Read the full story.
Oliver's fast-food chain launches a nutritious 'Feel Good Meal' for kids, featuring baked & grilled options from $14.95. A fresh, healthy choice for Aussie families on the go.
A delicious recap of the Illawarra's biggest food stories from 2025, featuring award-winning restaurants, iconic closures, and exciting new openings. Discover the region's culinary heartbeat.
The Beyond the Valley music festival returns to Geelong for New Year's 2024-25. Get all the details on dates, location, and what to expect for the major summer event.
A tornado ripped through the Beyond the Valley music festival in Lardner, causing chaos and injuring two. Read the full report on the severe weather event and emergency response.
A major new Fresh and Save Food Warehouse is coming to Townsville, transforming two former industrial sites. The development promises jobs and cheaper groceries for locals. Read more about this exciting project.
Townsville Public Health Unit warns residents about dangerous bacteria in festive foods. Learn how to protect your family from Listeria and Salmonella this holiday season.
Canberra Times food critics Chris Hansen, Jasper Lindell and Amy Martin share the dishes they can't forget from 2025, their favourite eateries, and hopes for 2026's dining scene.
Townsville secures the major Country Fest QLD music festival, set for July 2025. The move promises a significant tourism and economic injection for North Queensland. Discover the lineup and impact.
OzHarvest chef reveals 5 simple tips to reduce festive food waste, saving households money and keeping edible food out of landfill. Learn how to transform leftovers and use ingredients fully.
Professional storyteller Jo Henwood captivates audiences at West Wallsend Cemetery, unearthing 130 years of local history. Plus, a national treasure status for Newcastle's maritime collection.
Many Australians distrust the voluntary Health Star Rating on food packaging, as the government considers making it mandatory. Learn why the system is confusing shoppers.
Newcastle's vibrant theatre community celebrated a record-breaking 47th CONDA Awards, with Opera Hunter's 'Sweeney Todd' and local talents taking top honours. Discover all the winners.
Local favourites Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will open Sunnyboy Park at Foreshore Park in January, offering family-friendly food and coffee. The new kiosk and accessible amenities mark a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Newcastle's nationally significant maritime heritage collection is homeless as its lease expires in March 2026. Councillors clash over accountability and solutions for the 8,500-item cache.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
MasterChef's Simon Toohey reveals his favourite Geelong eateries for the festive season. Discover where to find the best food and drinks in town. Plan your summer feast now!
Over 240 vulnerable and homeless people in Newcastle enjoyed a festive Christmas lunch hosted by Soul Hub at NEX, supported by 60 volunteers and local partners. Read about the community spirit.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
A vegan traveller's search for the best plant-based banh mi in Hanoi, Vietnam. Discover four unique spots, from tourist hubs to hidden alley gems, with honest ratings and prices.