The predominate city in the Hunter Region, Newcastle acts as the regional hub for the area, with the Port of Newcastle the world’s largest coal export centre. Also home to a flourishing arts scene, the City holds various festivals throughout the year, notably the Mattara Festival and the Shootout Film Festival, which both attract visitors from around Australia.

The Cultural Framework of Newcastle City Council, 'Our Wonderful Life,’ guides the cultural directions for the organisation and especially the Cultural Development team.

Our Wonderful Life contains a diverse range of objectives and strategies that celebrate the great things about living in Newcastle, builds on the breadth of current creative activity and addresses issues of community well being, participation, diversity, acceptance and identity.

Contact Mardi Ryan at Council for more information.

Newcastle's City Council's Community Directory is located at www.ncc.nsw.gov.au/my_community/community_directory .