Vivid Sydney cancels shows after 83 drones plunge into Darling Harbour Event organisers blame ‘unforeseen technical difficulties’ for the drone malfunction, with four performances cancelled The Guardian - AU · May 26
Global festival skips Australia as state funding pulled A future-forward global conference will not return to Australia in 2026 with a state tourism agency deciding not to chip in for the popular event. AAP · Jan 14
Vivid Sydney Has Dropped Its Jam-Packed Lineup For 2025 & It’s Looking Like A Beauty Keen for some good art, food, music and chats? Vivid Sydney makes a return for 2025 and here's what's on. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 12, 2025
Newcastle Airport gets funding for new flight destinations International and domestic routes are being discussed. Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2024
Vivid Sydney’s future seems bright if it can balance spectacle with subtlety – but challenges abound It’s the year 2008, and some members of the International Association of Lighting Designers are gathered in a boardroom in North Sydney, myself included. My colleagues Mary-Anne Kyriakou (who would later be Vivid’s inaugural festival director) and Michael Day are sharing a vision of what’s almost unthinkable at the time. The Conversation · May 29, 2024
Cessnock hoping to attract Supercars race after Bathurst 500 flop The NSW government remains silent on its plans for next year. Newcastle Herald · Mar 31, 2024
Unite Round begins to placate A-League GF backlash The A-League knows it has work to do if it is to build on a solid if unspectacular opening Unite Round. AAP · Jan 14, 2024
A-League unveils 'Unite Round', ditches Sydney GF call A-League fans will have their own answer to "Magic Round" after bosses ditched the unpopular grand final deal for a weekend-long football jamboree. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Does the NSW government want Supercars to go ahead? Mired in mistrust: Without funding, the Newcastle 500 looks dead for 2024 and beyond Newcastle Herald · Oct 6, 2023
Councillors steer clear of making Newcastle Supercars decision Newcastle remains in the dark about next year's Supercars race. Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2023
Lord mayor says Supercars 'very successful' for Newcastle The Mexican stand-off between the council and government continues. Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2023
Council resists government pressure on Newcastle Supercars deal MP Tim Crakanthorp has contradicted his government on the issue. Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2023
Newcastle council backs away from hosting Supercars next year The council says a proposed one-year deal is 'inconsistent' with past consultation. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023
Massive mansions aren't helping alleviate the housing crisis 'Expensive, luxurious homes add to mortgage stress' Newcastle Herald · Sep 5, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Sep 4, 2023 Talk of Supercars one-year deal 'not doing anyone any favours' ANALYSIS: A one-year option hasn't won over those against the race.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2023 One-year deal on table for Supercars to return SUPERCARS: State government cools on five-year extension for Newcastle 500
Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2023 Council wanted feedback on Supercars, now they have it what is next? Councillors will decide whether to renew Supercars for another five years.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 21, 2023 Newcastle MP supports view of survey majority who don't want Supercars back The NSW government said discussions about the race were ongoing.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 1, 2023 Underwhelming buildup to A-League Men grand final fails to justify controversial NSW deal The ‘week-long extravaganza’ of football touted by officials six months ago has not materialised
Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023 Lord mayor expects better bump-in if Supercars returns in call for race feedback Cr Nelmes addressed the track construction while urging residents to participate in the council's survey about the future of the race.
ABC News · Dec 14, 2022 A-Leagues grand final fallout continues with war of words erupting at club level A Melbourne Victory shareholder and former director criticises the current chairman, as other A-Leagues clubs distance themselves from the grand final debacle.
Motorsport · Dec 14, 2022 Public to be consulted on Newcastle 500 future Community consultation will be key to the future of the Newcastle 500 Supercars event following an amended motion that passed through council last night.
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 9, 2022 Here’s Your Easy Breezy Five Step Guide To Navigating Sydney WorldPride By Me, A Known Gay Step 1: invest in good shoes.
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022 ‘That’s my yard – get out’: Aussie farmers blast Instagrammers trampling fields Bright yellow meadows have sparked a trend for trespassing
Newcastle Herald · Aug 24, 2022 Council endorses 2023 Supercars dates The 2023 race is the final event under Newcastle's existing five-year deal to host.