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Newcastle Digest 30 July
Explore local treasures, catch up on the latest news, and plan your perfect weekend in Newcastle.
Good morning, Newcastle! Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest.
A gastro bug has run rampant in the Digest household, so this edition is not as jam-packed as normal. I still have added enough for you to get by this weekend.
Keep in mind, we are supposed to have a spell of wet weather, so some outdoor events may be cancelled.
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Newcastle News |
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Hunter Seeks Bigger Slice of Chinese Trade Pie: A delegation from Beijing has visited the Hunter region, sampling local wines and seeking new trade opportunities, as the region aims to increase its share of Australia's over $200 billion in exports to China. See more |
Traffic Changes Across Hunter as Major Road Projects Progress: Motorists in the Hunter will experience changed traffic conditions this week due to ongoing work on the Hexham Straight Widening project and the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace, with lane closures and reduced speed limits in place. Read more |
Two Men Charged Following Mayfield Home Invasion with Shotgun: Two men in their 30s have been charged with serious offences, including special aggravated break and enter, after a home invasion on Bull Street, Mayfield, in May where a gunshot was heard and damage consistent with a shotgun discharge was found. Read more. |
Newcastle Airport's New $110M Terminal Welcomes First Passengers: Newcastle Airport's state-of-the-art $110 million terminal is now officially open, welcoming its first passengers from Melbourne, Brisbane, and beyond this morning, a significant milestone for regional travel. Read more. |
New to Newcastle
Union Street Pastry
Last week I introduced Union Street Pastry, I could not resist getting my hands on a pastry asap.
They had a wide range of pastries, both sweet and savoury. We tried a berry danish and a ham and cheese danish. As well as the pastries, they also serve delicious coffee. This is a must-try and highly recommended.
Location: 9 Union Street, Wickham, Newcastle
Newcastle trivia
Who won Bar of the Year in the 2024 Bar Awards |
🎸 Rock / Metal | 🎺 Jazz / R&B | 🎵 Hip-Hop / Rap |
🪕 Country / Folk / Acoustic | 🎧 DJ / Electronic | 🌿 Indie / Alternative |
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Families
NRLW Magic Round Day One – McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow | 2 August from 12pm
Triple-header of NRLW games plus kids' activations, hair-braiding, merchandise and live shows.
Impressions by Hourglass Ensemble – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle | 3 August 2.30pm
Opening concert of Newcastle Music Festival with works by Brahms, Harberg, Torke and more.
Polar Plunge – Merewether Ocean Baths, Merewether | 3 August 10am (registration from 9am)
Jump in for a good cause supporting Special Olympics Australia. Open to ages 12+.
NRLW Magic Round Day Two – McDonald Jones Stadium, Broadmeadow | 3 August from 11.50am
Second round of NRLW games with post-match stadium walk-on, Bluey & Bingo live and more.
Adults
Press Club “To All The Ones That I Love” Album Tour – King Street Bandroom, Newcastle | 1 August 7pm
Melbourne punks Press Club bring their new record to town with special guests Trophy Wyfe and The Sooks.
Winter Song Regional Tour – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle | 1 August 7.30pm (doors 7pm)
Newcastle Chamber Choir’s travelling winter concert features classic choral works and a special guest harpist.
Newcastle Maritime Art Prize Opening Night – Mission to Seafarers, Wickham | 1 August 6pm
The seafarers’ mission in Wickham opens its annual exhibition; enjoy drinks, hors d’œuvres and the first look at this year’s maritime-themed artworks.
Lady Lyon “Cub” Tour with Kingsley James – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield | 1 August 8pm
Sydney indie outfit Lady Lyon preview their debut LP Cub in a free entry show with jangly alt-country/garage-psych.
ODYSSEY with Prizefight – Lass O’Gowrie Hotel, Wickham | 1 August 8pm
Canberra DJ/producer Prizefight brings trance and UKG to the Lass alongside Michael Dowell, RedC and more.
Primal Resonance – Rasa Lila Arts, Marton Street, Shortland | 1 August 6:30pm – 8pm
Winter hibernation causing stagnancy in your body?
Come join us in this affordable experience where you will shake it off to feel into the pleasure of your vibrational mechanics at a beautiful community venue and lean into the ending edge of winter’s grip! More info
80s Rock Party at the Blackbutt Hotel! – 80 Orchardtown Road, New Lambton NSW 2305 | 1 August 8:30 pm
Local band Rock Rhapsody are back for another awesome night at the Blackbutt Hotel Friday 1st August! Performing 80's rock classics from artists such as BON JOVI, MOTLEY CRUE, TWISTED SISTER, GUNS N' ROSES, WHITESNAKE, QUEEN and many more! Entry to this event is totally FREE!
The Grunge Show: Live and Loud – King Street Warehouse, Newcastle | 2 August 8pm
A 90s grunge tribute show with music from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Alice in Chains.
International Blues Music Day: Merewether Fats Celebration – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Mayfield | 2 August evening
Live blues from Hat Fitz & Cara, Jack and The Axes and the Merewether Fats Blues Band.
Plant-Based Winter Cooking Class – Harmony Centre, Cooranbong | 2 August afternoon
Hands-on class exploring vegan winter dishes like fritters, dal, roast and herbal teas.
Newcastle Cross Country Awaba #2 – Awaba Public School, Awaba | 2 August morning
Fun run hosted by Newcastle Cross Country Club across scenic gravel tracks (3km–7km options).
Newcastle Pro Wrestling: Shattered IX – Hamilton Station Hotel, Islington | 2 August 7.30pm
High-energy wrestling night with local legends throwing down in the ring. 18+ event.
Bed by 10 Is Coming to Newcastle NSW! – 15 Steel Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302 | 2 August 4 pm – 9 pm
Bed By 10 is a chance for ravers over 30 to relive the peak of the 80s, 90s & early 2000s clubbing scene! Expect crazy visuals, confetti showers, Co2 cannons and more as our resident DJ spins all the club classics. Good vibes only! Our event is designed for those who love to dance, socialise, and enjoy great music—all while being home and in bed by 10 PM.
Symphony No. 5 “Return to Middle Earth” – Harold Lobb Concert Hall, Newcastle | 3 August 6.30pm
Johan de Meij’s Lord of the Rings-inspired symphony performed by Fernleigh Wind Ensemble.
Newcastle Maritime Art Prize Public Viewing – Mission to Seafarers, Wickham | 3 August 10am – 4pm
Ongoing exhibition of maritime-themed artworks running through 10 August.
Queens Wharf Hotel – Bowie & 80s! – Queens Wharf Hotel, Wharf Road, Newcastle East NSW | 3 August 2 pm
As well as David Bowie classics, the Thin White Dukes show: ‘Bowie and Beyond’ delivers the Models, Psychedelic Furs, Simple Minds, INXS, the Cure, New Order and more.
Markets
Olive Tree Market – Civic Park, Newcastle | 2 August 9am – 2pm
Newcastle’s most popular handmade design market returns with 130+ stalls and live music.
Pelican Foreshore Market – August – Lakeview Parade, Pelican NSW | 2 August 9 am – 1 pm
Morisset Shop & Feast Markets – Morisset Showground, Morisset | August 9am – 2pm
Monthly market with street food, artisan stalls, kids’ activities and dog-friendly lawn space.
Speers Point Park – Homegrown Markets – Sun 3rd August – Park Road, Speers Point NSW 2284 | 3 August 10 am – 2 pm
Homegrown Markets curate a lineup of quality handmade & design stalls from across the Hunter region in one stunning lakeside location
Newcastle City Farmers & Makers Market – Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow | 3 August 7am – 1pm
Fresh produce, handmade goods, live music and stalls.
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Pet of the week
Halley
This is Rachael’s furbaby, Halley. She is a 4 year old Kelpie x Border Collie. She loves her trips to Redhead Beach, and loves chasing the ball (but never returns it). She also loves rolling in anything smelly she can find on the sand!!
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