Rose Bergin - Another beautiful week in Newcastle

Monday, it’s a wonderful hot day in Newcastle so let’s go surfing at beautiful Newcastle Beach.

Tuesday, it’s warm but not very good for swimming we should check out the skate park at Bar Beach with a view of the waves.

Wednesday is cold and windy so how about a trip to Blackbutt Reserve where we can see animals big and small.

Thursday, it’s a bit cloudy so then come with me and catch the Stockton ferry over to the park. We are hungry now, how about fish and chips as we watch the tugs bring in the gigantic ships.

Friday, it’s sunny but we are really exhausted so we should do something relaxing today like walking to Nobbys lighthouse and saying hello to the seals.

Saturday, there is a humongous storm so let’s hit the museum, where we can look and interact with the hands-on science experiments.

Sunday is a gorgeous, tropical day so let’s go to the ocean baths at Mereweather for a splash.

That was a magnificent week, I cannot wait to see what is in store for next week!

Leisa - Kau-ma Park Fletcher

The steel eagle at Kau-ma park Fletcher, overlooking the wetlands. A beautiful place for a walk. Awabakal land, with historical indigenous significance.

Fletcher Herron - Scooting at Nobby’s break wall watching the ships come in

‘Scooting at Nobby’s break wall watching the ships come in at sunset’ by Fletcher, 5 years.

Charlotte Wilkins - Inside Civic Theatre

I love performing at, and the atmosphere of seeing a show at, Civic Theatre. This photo was taken inside the theatre during the 2024 Junior Theatre Festival.

Nathan McCurley - Tyrrell House - A Timeless Landmark in Newcastle

Standing proudly against the clear Newcastle sky, Tyrrell House is a striking reminder of the city's architectural heritage. Its intricate brickwork, classic facade and vintage clock tower tell stories of a bygone era while continuing to serve as a symbol of community and resilience. This photo captures the charm, history and character that make Newcastle such a unique place to live, work and explore.

Laura Risti - Snapper at Stockton

Catching snapper at Stockton

Zoë-Mae Croese - Lola living her best life in Newcastle

Lola’s favourite thing to do is to is to go for a ride on the back of the bike with her Mum & Dad around Newcastle, she is a social butterfly and loves meeting new animals and people. We are a little family of 3 lucky enough to be living in Honeysuckle & the bike was our best purchase yet as you can see why, especially around the beaches which we have specially named them “Lola Lane” & she knows exactly what that means.

Claire Green - Bar Beach Christmas Carols

The sun setting at bar beach during the 2024 Christmas Carols.

Grace Yeshe - Returning to Newy

When I moved to Newcastle I’d never even visited beforehand and had no idea that I had family history here.

My great grandfather was the fire chief at Cooks Hill fire station and my grandfather was born there. My dad started school in Adamstown whilst living at the Brunker Road army housing. I found all of this out whilst I was living a few blocks away on Henry St.

I left Newy one year ago and quickly realised how much I missed the lifestyle, beaches, bushwalks, location and friends I’d made. I worked at John Hunter and on Darby St so very much experienced two worlds. I miss Autumn Rooms coffee and getting a lions mane at Estabar and watching the surfers at Newcastle Beach. I miss Glenrock and the Fernleigh and surfing at Susan Gilmore.

In the three years of living there I lost a close family member and was driving 9 hours each way while they were in hospital. I had friends looking after my dog and my dear neighbours looking after my house. I came home after the funeral to a fully stocked fridge.

I have such a sense of community and made friends for life and I am overjoyed to be returning this year to set up my dream life in this special city and delve more into my family history here.

Returning soon… Grace.

Nathan McCurley - Newcastle Uni’s (unofficial) Mascot (not sorry, Hunter!)

Spotted this kookaburra keeping watch over the Callaghan campus! It's a reminder that even in our bustling city, nature is always nearby. Newcastle's unique blend of urban life and natural beauty is what makes it so special.

Jeremy Whyte - Today Starts Here

Sunrise walks at Bar Beach to breathe in the day in the best place on earth.

Linh Nguyen - Sunset on Newy Harbour

Living in Newcastle for more than a year, I’ve fallen in love with vibrant colours of the sunset over Newcastle harbour. Whenever I have a chance, I would have a walk here and take photos of this magnificent scenery.

Claire Green - Merewether Baths

This is the Merewether baths at sunrise - one of the many spots in Newcastle where you’ll find the community coming together.

Michelle Pietroboni - Newy

N o other place celebrates all that is

E ternally true blue Aussie!

With many areas walk, sit, take in the views!

Y es, Newcastle is where it's at!