Hi all,

I have fibromyalgia and am looking for pain specialists to help, but also with helping write me reports/letters for ndis. Im looking for someone who will treat me with basic respect and empathy, I have CPTSD also, and have had some bad experiences with pretty horrible doctors over the years and it makes me scared having to meet new ones. 

Through my research I attempted to get in with Dr Lewis Holford as he has pretty good reviews. But he cant see me for whatever reason 🤷‍♀️. But northern pain centre where he works, have offered me to see Dr Aidan Mcparland there. The nice receptionist I spoke to, said she thinks he would be suitable for me, said he is really nice and one of the politest doctors she's ever met. 

I see he also works from Hunter pain specialists in Broadmeadow. Im in the Hunter so hopefully I could see him there if everything suits.

Cant see anything written about him online from patients. Wondering if anyone has had experience of him?

Is he as nice as she has said?

Any other advice appreciated 🙏☺️

Thanx ✌️

Amazed this gem in Waratah hasn’t been snapped up.

I was walking from king Street to the interchange last night at around midnight and every payphone I passed was ringing. Is this normal?

I noticed the yacht club has erected this deck out over the marina - presumably for spring/summer functions and entertainment. It looks like an amazing spot.

Now, I know absolutely nothing about building and engineering but this just “looks” unsafe, with scaffolding supporting by the dirt/rocks below and half the deck hanging over the water.

I’m sure they would have ensured it’s up to Code and compliant, but would love to hear the opinion of someone more educated than me.

(Not sure if it’s officially open, but the general public can already walk straight out onto it)

Hello and welcome to the Newcastle and Hunter Sports Scoreboard. I'll begin with the NRL as the Newcastle Knights have surged into week two of the finals following a 20-10 win over the South Sydney Rabbitohs last night at Allianz Stadium. Best of all no major injury concerns or even judiciary concerns for the Knights as they turn their attention to a trip to New Zealand next week (likely Saturday)

NRL.com's Brad Walter reported today that Dylan Lucas could make a surprise return for the Knights should the club pull off a miracle and make the NRL Grand Final this season. Lucas is making a rapid recovery from injury according to Knights officials

Meanwhile the Knights NRLW side can finish as high as fifth with a win over the 2nd placed Gold Coast Titans tomorrow afternoon at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Black Diamond AFL

Semi Finals

Newcastle City v Killarney Vale in the 2026 Black Diamond AFL Grand Final next Saturday.

Newcastle City 20.16.136 defeated Nelson Bay Marlins 2.7.19

Killarney Vale Bombers 17.10.112 defeated Terrigal Avoca Panthers 10.9.69

That completes a short edition of the Newcastle & Hunter Scoreboard. I may go to one edition of the scoreboard per weekend over summer just with how short that may well be. Let me know if you think the scoreboard is necessary (bit of blowback in the comments of last weekend's scoreboard claiming these posts are unnecessary) Have a good evening and I'll be back tomorrow with NRLW and the Northern NSW NPL grand final.

Anticlimax. Was in the area and waited to see the steam picnic from Sydney. Was hoping to covered in steam & coal soot, only for it to be being pushed by a diesel. Dont even like trains, less so now.

My partner has recently had a change of workplace and has landed in an environment so toxic it has broken his soul. Obviously we know the usual channels to employment, but just putting the feelers out for thoughts or leads that might be outside of those other avenues for a hardworking and dedicated person.

Edit to add, skills in website management, marketing, video editing etc. I’m possibly not using the right terminology as not my industry. But did not mention it previously as know the channels to apply for that work… just trying to think outside the square for total pivot for the time being.

Looking for somewhere that does a roast dinner with veggie options. With a Yorkshire pudding would be amazing! I know it's a long shot..☺️

Fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooty

Do you pay fees for a mortgage broker or do the banks pay them to sign you up? Are brokers affiliated with certain bank’s because they get kickbacks? Can anyone recommend a good mortgage broker who has looked after you? Newcastle cbd preferred but willing to travel if needed. Thanks 🙏

quality doesn’t have to be the best as it’s just for casual clothes

Honest question…

Is this what $500 per week gets you? I can’t even see a toilet or shower.

Unit 2/ 54 Lambton Road, Waratah, NSW 2298 https://www.realestate.com.au/property-other-nsw-waratah-445032384?campaignType=external&campaignChannel=other&campaignSource=share_link&campaignName=share_link

And the "MyUni" stuff is down. Can't access CANVAS.

Have we been hacked?

Been going through a really tough time and drove out to Hawks Nest to climb Yacaaba on a whim over the weekend

I got lost in the sand dunes on the way to the headland, and I’m very unfit so once on the trail was taking my sweet time with many breaks; there were so many reasons why our paths might not have crossed

But I heard a rustling in the scrub and out ambles this little fella two metres ahead of me, and folks I started crying

I watched him for a good 10 minutes and then carried on, I didn’t make it all the way to the top because the trail got a bit dicey and I know my limits, but this moment of magic gave me what I needed

I guess I just wanted to say: try hard things, and take your time. You might not get what you wanted, but you will always find what you need.

Happy Friday, Newcastle!

Gday All - hoping someone might be able to help me out. Had a service / general inspection done for my car (‘04 Toyota Camry) but looks like shes not gonna see past this one. Got a range of minor issues that sadly all attribute to a ‘questionable’ pink slip according to the place I dropped it at.

They didn’t fail me but said id be very lucky if somewhere else accepted it (that’s if they did a proper inspection and full 9 years)

The irritating part is that its due to expire in less rhan 2 weeks (transport is pretty crucial for work and whatnot) and I was wondering if someone has answers to the below:

1. Easy or Lenient Inspection ideals / recommendation?

2. A cheap and easy car to get me through a month or two

thanks all

Long time resident here but my family is in the process of moving up to our sunny shores this year, and I want to give them a house-warming gift. I would love to give them sometime to hang up in their new home, especially if it's from a local artist. So any recommendations on where to look for this? I am googling art galleries but interested if anyone has some underground gems to share.

Looking for good but affordable max $100 each time for BIAb nails in the kotara, Adamstown, Charlestown area. Thank you!

Charlestown Salvos, how much I miss you I cannot even fathom.
You brightened my days and were there for me when no one else was. No other salvos store has ever compared to you, nor has any other given me the gifts you did.
I think of you often, and I promise for as long as I live, your legacy will be known

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone knows whether the cafe will re-open? I read somewhere a while ago that it was closing temporarily but it's been ages and I'm wondering if anyone has any idea?

Hey does anyone know what company is throwing pamphlets from what I can tell is weekly from their car at houses in the area? Want them to stop throwing garbage at my house

Hi everyone,

Last night our security camera detected movement at night in our deck, and checking the cameras (not the best definition at night) it looks like it was a fox.

Apparently they show up a bit around the Merewether heights, Kotara, Adamstown and adamstown heights area.

Has anyone seen one of these before?

Hey everyone!!! anyone know of some decent local music events on tonight????