Get your family thinking fast and play the 5 Second Rule game. In this board game, players have to come up with three answers within 5 seconds. Sounds easy but when the pressure’s on, it can be a challenge.
Losing a first tooth? Here’s how much the tooth fairy leaves in Australia, a free letter template, and the best tooth fairy gift ideas, including the Royal Australian Mint’s Tooth Fairy $2 coin.
National Science Week is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology. Here are local events in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter for National Science Week.
Learn about koala conservation by visiting the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. This facility supports the long-term rehabilitation and preservation of koalas.
Celebrate Save the Koala Month this September with our local guide to koala spotting, sanctuaries and family activities around Newcastle and Port Stephens.
Round 2 vouchers for 2026 just opened. Here’s how Hunter families can check eligibility, apply and use the $50 NSW Active and Creative Kids Voucher.
Family bike trails in Cessnock and the Hunter Valley, from the flat Hermitage Way Cycleway to Werakata National Park’s Deadmans Loop. Distances, difficulty and tips inside.
Explore the joy of toys and play-based learning with a toy library. You can borrow toys, puzzles, dress ups and more from Maitland Libraries Toy Library.
Feeling isolated as a new parent? Here’s where to find mum groups near Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter, plus real ways to make mum friends.
Real ways to make extra money from home in Australia, including side hustles that fit around school pickup, maternity leave or a regular job.
Have you heard about The Share Shop? It’s a library of things where you can borrow things instead of buying them
They’re small and cuddly but babies can cost a fortune! It seems like there are so many things to get for pregnancy, birth and beyond. A pram, baby clothes, car seat, diapers, baby wipes, toys, the list is endless. Here are our best tips on how to save money when you expecting a baby.
Everything families need to know about the NSW Family Energy Rebate, including how much you can get, who qualifies and when applications reopen.
Go for a walk along Newcastle Memorial Walk and enjoys spectacular coastal views and celebrate the history of the Anzacs.