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SOAK at the baths, punk at the museum: Newcastle, are you ready to rock?

The soundtrack to New Annual 2026 tells a story about a city and its people.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 19

DST Inventory Just Hit a Record $3.9 Billion: What 1031 Exchange Investors Should Do Next

1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.

Kiplinger · Jun 14

'More than a magazine': Newcastle fashion bible Facon turns 10 in style

Editor-in-chief Lara Lupish has championed her home town and its people. Now it's her time to shine.

Newcastle Herald · May 23

Miniature Newcastle steam trains on display for one weekend only

Ross Balderson has worked on it for more than a decade.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 7, 2023

Superstitious objects and other magic secrets in old Hunter homes

You never know where 'magic' objects will appear

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11, 2023

'Hugely proud': First Nations culture reimagined in new show

The works of 16 Indigenous artists will feature in 'FIRST'.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

Exhibition tells veterans' stories through their tattoos

"So I think it is a really timely exhibition that reminds us that we still have people who serve. It's not just people who are serving in the Great Wars as they're known."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

The Burke Museum set up to memoralise the explorer is expanding beyond its remarkable origins

An eclectic collection of curiosities was brought together 160 years ago in the name of the man in charge of the Burke and Wills expedition. Now the museum is exploring the repatriation of First Nations artefacts.

ABC News · Jan 20, 2023