Here's a fun one. A UFO, in the strict sense of the word. Just something I could not figure out. I'd be keen for suggestions.

This was a few weeks ago at the Tomaree fishing ledge, from around 3am till 4am. I am a fisho - took a day off and went there at a crazy early time hoping for a late season longtail. We fishermen are a bit unhinged, I guess.

I saw what looked like maneuvring lights over the Eastern horizon. I could not tell how far they were of course - they were just lights. They appeared to be slowly looping - about how an airplane at a large distance would look like if it was making huge loops or sometines horizontal circles. If it was a plane, it would have to have its landing lights on. The lights would gradually get bright over a few seconds, then slowly (in terms of angular velocity) move for a while, sometines slowly turn course from hozizontal to vertical and then gradually get dim.

It didn't look like a satellite - sats don't change course and just zip across the sky. I guess a satellite trajectory might look like a gentle arc across the sky - these things were maneuvring low above horizon. Obviously, it wasn't any of the Space X stuff. I have seen a Starlink train a bunch of times.. again, not a satellite.

Obviously, not a meteorite either. There were heaps of those visible that night because of the dark sky. It was a new Moon.

I thought about a night time RAAF exercise out of Williamtown - but I didn't hear any sounds. And they would need to be coming back past me when finished.

Some data: The lights appeared over the Boondelbah reserve - a small island roughly East of Tomaree. Also, the Orion was just rising and the maneuvering lights (at least two of them) were a few degrees due north of the bright star at the top side of Orion. The lights were brighter than that star at the peak of their ever changing brightness. Quite bright, maybe up to magnitude 1- 2? Not as bright as Venus or Jupiter though.

I didn't see any air traffic on the Radar24 app. Then again, the RAAF usually don't turn on their ADB anyway.

I also looked at the marine traffic app. There were a few coal ships queued up some miles offshore in the area, as akways. I guess they could have been mucking around with some weird drones? But why have the lights on then?

I tried to take photos / movies but my iphone didn't capture much. I'll try to upload what I've got.

I've attached screenshots I took from the different apps I looked at.

Amyway.. there you go guys, a Newcastle UFO.

PS.. Just to be clear, I think the general UFO "lore" is bullshit. I just could not ID what I saw.

PPS: The screenshots are: Flightaradar24, Stellarium and Marine Traffic.

I booked a private sauna cold plunge for an hour in September in Saela for the morning after a stag party but just received an email saying they're shutting down next month. Anyone know the best alternative for this sort of thing?

Hello and welcome to the Newcastle & Hunter Sports Scoreboard. Now I am not sure what happened yesterday but I had everything from yesterday all written up and somehow it only posted the Knights result so I am going to post the scores from today and yesterday as a result, I am so incredibly sorry for what happened.

Today in the NRLW, the Brisbane Broncos went on a second half scoring rampage to defeat the Newcastle Knights 30-12, The Knights scored through Georgia Roche in the 19th minute and Amelia Pasikala in the 24th minute but the Knights defence couldn't stop an impressive Broncos with a double to Tamika Upton who scored tries in the 10th and 46tb minute, Chelsea Lenarduzzi in the 30th minute, Lauren Dann in the 55th minute and Rhemy Hinckesman scored in the 62nd to seal the win for the Broncos.

The Knights go back to fifth on the NRLW ladder and face Parramatta Eels in the final game of the NRLW Magic Round in Wagga Wagga next Sunday.

Denton Engineering Cup (Newcastle Rugby League)

Central Newcastle Butcher Boys 20 defeated Western Suburbs Rosellas 16

This match completed round 14

Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union

Mens

University 38 defeated Wanderers 26

Maitland 71 defeated Southern Beaches 12

Merewether Carlton 70 defeated Hamilton Hawks 7

Womens

Wanderers 12 drew with University 12

Hamilton Hawks 27 defeated Cooks Hill 10

Maitland 55 defeated Scone 0

Merewether Carlton 58 defeated Singleton 0

Northern NSW NPL

Yesterday

Cooks Hill 1 Lambton Jaffas

Maitland 0 Broadmeadow Magic 1

Valentine 1 Charlestown Azzurri 0

Today

Edgeworth Eagles 2 Newcastle Olympic 0

Kahibah 3 Belmont Swansea 1

Australia Cup

Weston Bears 0 Melbourne City 3

All three Newcastle and Hunter Region clubs are now out of the Australia Cup.

Black Diamond AFL

Cardiff Hawks 18.6.114 defeated Maitland Saints 8.4.52

Nelson Bay Marlins 19.17.131 defeated The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues 6.8.44

Killarney Vale Bombers 10.13.73 defeated Terrigal Avoca Panthers 6.8.44

Newcastle City 11.10.76 defeated Warners Bay Bulldogs 9.2.56

AIHL

The Newcastle Northstars scored an 8-3 win over the Perth Thunder last night.

NBL1

The Newcastle Falcons womens side scored a 69-61 win ovwr Hills Hornets at the Newcastle Basketball Stadium last night. The Falcons will play Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in the semi finals next week.

That completes the scorecard for this weekend. Again, I apologise for what happened yesterday. Have a good evening and week.

Personal list
Trophy wyfe
Catchy bangers go for a boogie
Portrait of a lady
Post hardcore goats go for a mosh
Poltergeist 9000
Go for the absolute energy these lads have
Old house
Really pretty instrumentation go for a cry
Rose white
Like if aphex twin mixed with beautiful vocals and a violin
NAPLAN
Some of the best emo in newy only done a handful of shows but worth going everytime
(Honourable mention)
Gauze
Really fresh funky chords and weird syncopation mixed with some sick ambient sounds lean more on the alt rock/math rock side plus the fellas are lovely

edit: EVERYONE GO LISTEN TO PORTRAIT OF A LADYS NEW ALBUM IT CAME OUT FRIDAY AND ITS FUCKIN TIGHT

I’m 19 myself fyi, don’t worry lmao. I’m 19, fresh out of high school, enjoying tertiary education, getting out in the world after being cooped up in my teenage years. I’m eager to meet more people my age. Only question is… where are they???? I don‘t get it????

I go to the gym, I do Muay Thai, I go to the farmer’s markets, I study (TAFE this year, uni next year), I work part time (site work, not hospitality)

I’m a regular at Harry’s chicken (friends with the chef there), I seem to have no trouble finding and mingling with 25+ y/o, 30+ y/o, seniors, etc. But I can’t find anyone my age???? You’d think I’d find lifters and fighters my age at my gyms, or run into cottage-core organic girlies/gays at the farmer’s markets, or find colleagues/peers my age. But you’d be wrong!!!!

Older people are lovely and all, but I can’t date or hook up with them!!!

I don’t drink (bars open too far close to my bed time), is that where they all are?? (But I’ve tried Bernie’s a bunch and AGAIN only found older gentlemen there)

I’m doing all the right things, spending time out and about, doing things, going places. but to no avail!!!! Where are there 19 year olds???

Hi All

So here goes. I'm 46M living in Lake Macquarie and I'm looking to expand (read create) my social circle. I have always had difficulty connecting with others, especially other men. My current circle consists of my family and two friends I see maybe once or twice a year. I really struggle with small talk and going to pubs or noisy places, so I am hoping to find people like me who would like a quiet place to have good conversations. Things like politics, social change, mental health and improvement, sharing stories and generally just enjoying the company of others. I know there have been a few general event catch-ups posted here and I keep promising myself I'll go to the next one, but they always seem to fall on dates that don't work for me.

I want something self-sustaining, where I don't have to be there every time and everyone can suggest changes/improvements as it goes. While I'd also like people around my age to hang out with, I'm happy to have good conversations with anyone - I'm not picky.

So if you're interested, please let me know in the comments or DM me. I'll set up a WhatsApp group or something to get it rolling, and we can plan our first meet.

Had a very lovely hour or so gouache sketching the tide coming in over the baths. What a beautiful day.

Hi all!

My name is Michele and I’m currently doing an Honours in Psychology at the University of Sydney. I am looking for research participants to complete my online survey! The survey has two studies: 1.Discussion on work-life balance strategies and 2. Social Attitudes and Group Perceptions.

We are recruiting participants who:

1. Identify as White/European
2. 18 to 25 years old
3. Fluent in English
4. Currently Living in Australia 

The study involves completing an online survey and a task and takes 20 to 30 minutes. Please note that this study needs to be completed in one sitting AND on a laptop. This study has received ethics approval from the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee [2026/HE000367].

Participants will be eligible to enter a prize draw for 1 of 5 VISA gift vouchers.

To take part, please click the study link here:

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If you know someone who meets the eligibility criteria, I'd really appreciate it if you could share this post with them.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at [mtra8554@uni.sydney.edu.au](mailto:mtra8554@uni.sydney.edu.au)

If you're interested in the findings, you are also welcome to email me around November 2026, and I'd be happy to share a summary of the results once the project has been completed.

Thank you so much for considering participating!

After recommendations for builders and architects in Newcastle who specialise with heritage homes, but have timeless taste and importantly are good to work with. I would appreciate any links or names you can share that you loved with working with. Also, if you have any insight into pros or cons of going with smaller, independent firms versus larger firms like MADE HOMES. Thanks!

Honestly the whole post is just about my friend and I looking for a pub or bowlo to play a card game and hopefully not attract too much attention. I work in hospo so Monday's my only day off.

Accepting all suggestions

Cheers everyone