Wellbeing
Worried about your sleep? Sleep Scientist Dr Gemma Paech sets the record straight about how to get a good night’s sleep.
Art
Newcastle-based abstract artist Melanie Norman creates art that connects. Whether she’s painting live, guiding a workshop, or teaming up with her son for a collaborative exhibition, her work is all about expression, emotion and community.
People
From the highs of London’s fine dining scene to one of Newcastle’s most beloved patisseries, Covered In Crumbs, Gareth Williams has always had one mission: make unforgettable food.
Art
After a life-altering injury, Newcastle artist Joey Davis turned to painting as a form of healing - and ended up building a one-of-a-kind art business that’s as joyful as it is heartfelt.
Culture
This NAIDOC Week, we spoke with Gamilaroi artist Shannon Kelly, whose work explores strength, culture and belonging. Living and creating on Worimi Country, Shannon uses both traditional and digital mediums to tell stories that honour the past and uplift the next generation.
People
Newcastle author Amy Lovat’s second novel Big Feelings is a heartfelt, sharp, and funny exploration of love, loss, and figuring yourself out - and we absolutely LOVED it! We had a quick chat with Amy to find out more ahead of her Newcastle book launch on July 17.
Culture
The team at Betty Loves Books are taking us back to simpler times with their inaugural Book Fair on Saturday 12 July. Here’s all the details.
Culture
Forget the nine-to-five - Dominic May’s office is the open ocean. As the founder of CoastXP, he spends his days exploring the coastline, spotting whales, and championing sustainable tourism in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. We spoke to Dom about launching his business, protecting the places he loves, and why there’s nothing better than working on the water.
Life
No one really prepares you for what it’s like to start over in a city that already knows who it is. I can’t call myself a fully-fledged local yet (I still need Google Maps to find half the suburbs), but after a year, Newcastle feels more like home than I ever expected. It didn't happen in one big moment where everything clicked, but rather with little things that added up over time.
Food
Newcastle’s about to get a taste of the internet’s wildest food trends.
People
At Swell, we believe in the power of great storytelling to connect, inspire, and celebrate our local community. Our annual Story Search is on again, inviting you to nominate Newcastle or Hunter region businesses or individuals whose stories deserve to be shared on our beautiful pages. The selected story will be featured in our Summer issue, accompanied by a professional photoshoot.
Life
You’ve heard of degradable bags that are actually more harmful to the environment, brands ‘green-washing’ to appear more eco than they actually are… and how the heck can we compost when we live in apartments? Keep calm, read on, and don’t forget your reusable cups.
Food
If there’s someone who knows a thing or two about classic Australian sweets it’s Cakeboi himself, Reece Hignell. Here he shares his take on the iconic Monte Carlo biscuit. Impress your guests at your next morning tea with these sweet, chewy and nostalgic bickies.
Food
Few people capture the joy of baking quite like Reece Hignell, the warm and wonderful force behind Newcastle's Cakeboi. Known for his nostalgic, home-style creations and heartfelt connection to family recipes, Reece’s cookbook Cakeboi: A Collection of Classic Bakes continues to win hearts (and sweet tooths) long after its release.
Food
Whether you don’t really like coffee, are on a detox or sticking to just one caffeine fix per day, these are the alternatives to nourish your soul.
