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!
Celebrate Australia Day 2026 with free family entertainment at Coogee Beach. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, wildlife encounters, and classic Aussie competitions.
Feed the family for under $25! Red Rooster's Whole Roast Dinner deal includes a rotating freebie each week until 3 February. CEO Sam Bragg says it takes the hard work out of roast night.
Your guide to Perth's top events this week, from Wildlands Festival and family theatre to live music. Find dates, venues, and ticket details to plan your week.
Struggling with bored kids in Broome these school holidays? Our guide covers structured sports, free hub events, a reading quest, laser tag, and more to keep them entertained until February 2.
Perth is set to host six world-class sporting events in 2026, including the FINA World Swimming Championships and the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. Discover the full schedule.
Thousands celebrated New Year's Eve in Newcastle as families and visitors enjoyed the Foreshore festivities. NSW Police ran a major operation amid health warnings about dangerous drugs in circulation.
NSW Police launch one of their largest annual operations to ensure safety at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens New Year's Eve events. Plan your travel and stay safe.
Your complete guide to celebrating New Year's Eve in Townsville. Find times for family and midnight fireworks, event locations, transport tips, and essential road closures for a safe and spectacular night.
The Turner family from Perth faces an unimaginable crisis after father Mick and 13-year-old daughter Maddie were both diagnosed with cancer in the same week. Read their heartbreaking story and how the community is rallying to help.
Newcastle is getting its own pop-culture convention, Newy-Con, at the 2025 Newcastle Show. Meet the local cosplay king behind the passion project. Free entry with show ticket.
Adelaide's ambitious $20 million Grand Opera project is back on, with fresh dates locked in for 2025. Discover the new timeline and what it means for the city's arts scene.
The Australian Ballet's family-friendly Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker is performing in Canberra this January. Former local Paul Knobloch helps bring the magic. Get tickets now.
Your complete guide to ringing in 2026 across Perth. Discover Crown's luxurious black-tie event, free family festivities at Elizabeth Quay, and the best parties city-wide. Plan your perfect celebration now!
Perth's festive season is in full swing as thousands of families enjoyed free fun at the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival. The weekend event featured carnival rides, Santa visits, and outdoor movies.
Your guide to Perth's best events this festive week, from the Optus Stadium Christmas Festival to Boxing Day beach parties. Find free family fun and major concerts.
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.
Forget stressful family trips. Discover how Discovery Parks — Narooma Beach on the NSW South Coast offers true relaxation for parents with kids, featuring heated pools, playgrounds and idyllic Handkerchief Beach.
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.
The City of Canning invites residents to a free New Year's Day concert and fireworks display at Shelley Foreshore on January 1, 2026. Enjoy live music, family activities and a stunning finale over the Canning River. Plan your visit 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.
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.
Experience over 4.5 million lights, new attractions, and festive fun at Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular from Nov 7, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026. Book tickets now!
Belmont Forum transforms Christmas shopping with a free 4D grotto, interactive selfie zones, and daily letter-writing prizes. Discover festive fun for the whole family.
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.
Perth's Elizabeth Quay transforms into a festive wonderland this Saturday, December 6, with free markets, live music, Santa visits, and the Bridge of Light finale. Don't miss it!
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.