The latest news from the city.
Newcastle Weekly's 2026 reader vote for the Hunter's Best Pub Steak is in, with the Heddon Greta Hotel taking first place. The guide runs through the top three and the runners-up, with menus, prices and opening hours for each.
The 2026 Newcastle Gold Cup has opened Newcastle Racecourse’s Spring Racing Carnival, with Group 3 racing and a A$300,000 feature race. Ladies Day follows on Saturday with Fashions on the Field, live music and family-friendly entertainment.
From Newcastle City Farmers Market to vineyard events in Lovedale and Pokolbin, the Hunter region has markets for fresh produce, handmade goods and regional treats. Here’s where to go and when to plan a visit in late 2026.
The Newcastle Knights have locked in their next finals venue, and Newcastle's sports bars are ready. A guide to the best places to watch the game, from official bar Wests City to The Del, The Commy and The Happy Wombat, plus a round-up of pubs across the region.
Shake & Stir Theatre Co brings GRIMM, a dark, adult reinterpretation of the Brothers Grimm fairytales, to the Civic Theatre Newcastle on 16 and 17 September. Recommended for 14+, it runs about 80 minutes with no interval, with tickets from A$60.
A practical look at Warhammer Newcastle in Monument, covering its miniatures, paints, tabletop activities and wider craft range. The post also includes staff feedback, access details, payment options and current opening hours.
Casa Nova Italian Restaurant & Bar sits in Newcastle's Honeysuckle dining precinct with handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza and a range of set menus. It's part of a five-site NSW group, holds a 4.4-star Google rating and opens seven days a week.
The Foo Fighters bring their Take Cover Tour to McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday 12 November for their first-ever Newcastle show, with The Buoys and C.O.F.F.I.N. opening. Tickets are on sale via AXS, show times are TBC, and the stadium is at 294 Turton Road, Broadmeadow.
A guide to the Hunter Valley's three wine sub-regions — Pokolbin, Lovedale and Broke-Fordwich — with the most celebrated cellar doors, signature styles and practical tips on tastings, opening hours and getting around.
A look back at Father's Day across Newcastle and the Hunter on Sunday 6 September, from free family days at Hunter Valley Wildlife Park and The Lucky Hotel to lunch cruises, Tocal Homestead's slow-cooked feast and a busy cinema line-up.
