Customise your Zoom background. Here are the best free Zoom virtual backgrounds to download from TV shows, movies & travel like Star Wars, Disney, Pixar, Game of Thrones & The Simpsons.
Located two hours west of Sydney, the Blue Mountains in New South Wales is a fabulous destination for a family holiday with plenty of fun activities for both parents and kids!
Want to borrow or donate a book and get to know your neighbours? Get involved with a Street Library movement in the Newcastle and Hunter region.
Choose the best public or private school for your children in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Hunter region.
Get outdoors and enjoy a picnic with family or friends! Here’s our list the best picnic spots in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & Hunter Valley area.
Kids books are a popular choice for presents. This year, support local and buy a book from a local author or illustrator. The Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region is full of talented individuals who have written or illustrated a wonderful selection of children’s books suitable for all ages.
Get out and enjoy the water around the region in a kayak or on a stand up paddle board. Here list of places where you can go for a paddle with your family around the region.
Need childcare? Check out the Newy with Kids child care guide conveniently listed by suburb. Whether it’s long day care for a baby, preschool or early learning centres for toddlers or preschoolers, there’s a centre for your child.
Enjoy a picnic in Lake Macquarie! We’ve put together a guide to the best Lake Macquarie picnic spots including those with barbecues, playgrounds and amenities.
Newcastle Permanent is bringing Christmas Under the Stars to King Edward Park on Saturday 13 December 2025. Event includes Christmas carols & a movie.
Looking to buy a car for your family? Our guide helps you with the ins and outs of buying a suitable vehicle.
Teach your kids where fruit and veggies come from and go to farmers markets. There’s a few to choose from in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Maitland area.
Head to Centennial Park in Cooks Hill. Kids will love the playground with slides, swings, balancing equipment & more. It’s the perfect spot for meet ups and kids parties.
Searching for family-friendly accommodation in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Hunter Valley or Port Stephens? Here’s a list for you of kid-friendly hotels, resorts & holiday parks.