Crakanthorp still 'knocking on minister's door' to see Hunter Park business case The Broadmeadow redevelopment has been on Infrastructure Australia's priority list since 2021. Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2023
Crakanthorp urges patience on key Hunter infrastructure projects The Newcastle MP and new Minister for the Hunter spoke to the Herald about Hunter Park, light rail and a host of other issues facing the region. Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023
More events on the cards in new plan for McDonald Jones Stadium It opens the door for more variety of events, such as carols and markets. Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2023
Lord mayor demands action on Hunter Park redevelopment A consultant's report seen by the Newcastle Herald shows the extent of planning work which has gone into the Hunter Park project since it was announced almost six years ago. Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 2023
Pink returns to Newcastle for stadium concert "Summer 2024 can't come soon enough!" Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2023
Turf war: dispute over stadium playing surface after supercross Venues NSW replaced the turf playing surface at the stadium after the event. Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023
'Every song's a hit': gearing up for Sir Elton's visit to Newcastle It's less than a month until McDonald Jones Stadium becomes the scene of a major concert for the first time in more than three decades - Sir Elton John's first (and final) shows in Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022
Show boss stands ground over Hunter Park housing plan Newcastle Showground would become a community garden inside an apartment precinct under Broadmeadow's urban renewal plan. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2022
Hunter Park plan needs more political will The NSW government appears less than giddy with excitement about the prospect of building a new entertainment centre in Newcastle. Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2022
Trots ready to harness new site to make way for Hunter Park "If funding was made available for Hunter Park, we won't be standing in the way." Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2022
Sports see new entertainment centre as game-changer A proposed 11,000-seat stadium could host top-level basketball and netball games. Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022
Hunter Park business plan a welcome step: now to get the money Big-picture proposal for Hunter Park Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2022
Sydney Football Stadium punters offered refunds after faulty seats mar NRL, rugby games Venues NSW confirms some punters who attended the first two games at Sydney's new stadium have been offered refunds after their seats gave way on them. ABC News · Sep 6, 2022
Allianz rebuild $145m over original budget The final cost of demolishing and rebuilding the Sydney Football Stadium has been revealed a day before it hosts its first NRL match - $874 million. AAP · Sep 1, 2022
AAP · Aug 30, 2022 Souths shrug off latest stadium lock-out The South Sydney playing group are unfazed by Venues NSW's move to block them from training at Allianz Stadium ahead of the first NRL game at the new ground.
Newcastle Herald · Jul 19, 2022 Elton John to play first McDonald Jones Stadium show The 25-time platinum artist will perform in Newcastle for the first time ever on January 10, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Jul 8, 2022 McDonald Jones stadium concert plan isn't music to everyone's ears The Matildas always draw good crowds when they play in Newcastle but they won't play here on a damaged playing surface.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2022 Rock concerts for McDonald Jones Stadium under new plan The Herald understands plans are already well underway to bring a major international music act to the Newcastle stadium.
Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022 Push for basketball stadium in each city "I maintain basketball needs to remain in Broadmeadow and another stadium built in Lake Macquarie with better access."