Young Indigenous artist brings new story to iconic Newcastle Harbour sign
Newcastle’s most prominent waterfront billboard has been given a refresh, with the work of emerging Indigenous artist Alliyah Bromell now welcoming seafarers and visitors to Port of Newcastle from the iconic sign at Dyke Point.
Read MoreMeet the robot scientists transforming research discovery
University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of chemical combinations, opening new opportunities in medicines, critical minerals, water treatment and advanced manufacturing.
Read MoreNewcastle invited to walk for women recovering from breast cancer
The Hunter community is being invited to walk in support of local women at YWCA Hunter Region’s Walk for ENCORE, held at Empire Park, Bar Beach, on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Read More$20 Million Vision for Newcastle’s Historic Station
A $20 million investment by Ashbridge Capital could see Newcastle’s former railway station restored and reimagined as a significant new hospitality destination.
Read MoreInaugural scholarship recipient determined to honour legacy of beloved Councillor
A Newcastle sustainability advocate who co-founded two community-led climate action groups has become the first recipient of a scholarship in memory of former Councillor Sinéad Francis-Coan.
Read MorePort of Newcastle powers ahead as first port in NSW with battery storage approval
Port of Newcastle (PON) has become the first port in NSW approved to safely store grid-scale lithium-ion batteries at its Mayfield Multipurpose Terminal. This approval further strengthens the Port’s position as the State’s leading logistics gateway for renewable energy infrastructure, providing project owners greater flexibility in the delivery of critical energy projects.
Read MoreThe Store Commercial & Retail Brings New Generation Workspace and Retail Opportunities to Newcastle’s West End
Premium retail and commercial accommodation is now available for sale or lease within one of Newcastle’s fastest-growing transport and business precincts.
Read MoreHoneysuckle HQ to deliver homes, jobs and a vibrant waterfront
The Minns Labor Government is continuing to drive Newcastle’s transformation, on 20 May announcing DOMA Group as the successful delivery partner for Honeysuckle HQ, the final piece in the revitalisation of Newcastle Harbour.
Read MoreFirst massive renewable energy components leave Port of Newcastle for Uungula Wind Farm
Port of Newcastle has marked another milestone as the leader in renewable energy logistics, with the first oversize and/or overmass (OSOM) wind farm movement from its Multipurpose Terminal to the Uungula Wind Farm in Central West New South Wales.
Read MoreTrain manufacturing jobs coming back to the Hunter
Almost 40 years since the Tangara trains were built in Newcastle,
the work to extend their life is coming back to the Hunter, with
the NSW Government establishing two new production lines at
the rail facility in Cardiff.