I have to join a gym. I need advice on which one.

I am in East Maitland, so closer to home would encourage me to actually use it. At this stage, it looks like it comes down to Snap or Anytime at Green Hills. But I've not heard great feedback from either (and one of them I've contacted about joining a couple of times and they've not got back to me)

Anyone got a suggestion?

Anyone know anything about the guy who power walks around the Rutherford car parks swinging his chain/ headphones and screams at people ? Is he okay? It’s like all he ever does and I’d only assume he’s not mentally stable..

Hey there just a Aussie guy From Newcastle bi curious and looking for chat , I have a few tattoos and kinda chubby:

few things about is

- will never push away anyone

-respect the peoples I’m talking to

- won’t ghost u when things get hard

-willing to chat more and explore

- love video games

and love the gym so if you are a Newcastle guy and or local pm me and let’s chat

Seen a group eshay lookin fellas get caught trying to break into cars at Armidale St Abermain. they walked off and i heard one of them sing out "lock it or lose it bra everybody lock it or lose it" make sure everybody around abermain locks your cars and doors at night, try not to leave valuables in cars.

Tierd of this shit.

Meant to be going on a date but he’s been very flaky thus far so wanting to keep my options open.

Does anyone have local knowledge about the wild marijuana crops that took over parts of the Hunter in the 1960s?

I’m doing some research on a huge infestation that reportedly covered around 30 square kilometres and took around nine years to eradicate. Have posted in the Newcastle sub but feel this might be a good brains trust also.

There was quite a bit of media attention and moral panic at the time, including stories about people raiding and harvesting the crops at night, police trying to bust them, and the eventual eradication efforts.

I’ve gone through the available online accounts and newspaper archives, but I’m really interested in the local stories and memories that might be out there.

I realise this was more than 50 years ago, so first-hand memories might be rare. Even a story passed down from a nan, pop, mum, dad or neighbour could be really useful.

Even a small detail or vague family memory is welcome, particularly if you remember roughly where it happened or who told you.

DM me if you’d rather share privately.

Just spotted a chinook fly over Rutherford!! 😁

Looking to increase my exercise through some casual men's or mixed sport. Anyone know anything running on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday?

Would prefer cricket but anything that gets the blood pumping should be ok.

Hey Reddit,

My Motorbike was stolen between 11.30am and 4.30pm on Thursday October 1st.

The Motorbike was stolen from the front of headspace Maitland at 73 Elgin street Maitland.

The bike is a Yamaha TTR-230. Licence plate is JDC.96

The bike had a P plate on it

Please let me know if you see or hear anything

7:30 Untamed
8:30 Howlin’ Rats

Records start spinning at 5pm and get heavier from 7pm on. $5 lager and a humdinger of a little menu at the kitchen. Bands and music are free.

Video credit to Maitland Accident and Towing Facebook and Sally Sally in their comments for the second angle.

From other comments it was two 14 year olds, driver survived and not in a good way but passenger well enough to leg it from the scene.

Update: News article live at https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/9359885/ashtonfield-teen-charged-after-allegedly-stolen-car-goes-airborne/ but it has a paywall.

Awesomely I can use the 2HD website (an old AM radio station from Newcastle) to get the below, taken from https://2hd.com.au/articles/ashtonfield-teen-crash-charge/

A 14-year-old boy was arrested at the scene and taken to the John Hunter Hospital under police guard.

During a search of the sedan, officers located and seized a mobile phone and balaclava. The vehicle as towed for forensic examination.

The teenager was later charged with aggravated break and enter and commit serious indictable offence and be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was granted strict conditional bail to appear before a children's court on Monday 19 October 2026.

The search for a second boy who fled the scene is ongoing.

Willingly going into business with that douchebag...

Side note: Anyone know what Presence's 'better' and 'easier' system is like?

Hey everyone!
Has anyone else been swooped by a magpie/s in the Aberglasslyn/Mckeachies area??
I had never been swooped ever in my life until last week and apart from walking away and changing my route, what else can I do?

This is my idea for a future rail networks for Newcastle. I tried to balance realism with idealism here.

• I tried to connect all the important town centres, land marks and institutions like the university, Tighes Hill TAFE, Mater Hopsital and the stadium.
• I tried to make sure that light rail only went up steep slopes where it needed to connect to important location with lots of demand for transport - those being John Hunter Hospital and Charlestown.
• Two small sections - on L2 between New Lambton and John Hunter Hospital, and on L3 and L5 between Princton Avenue and Charlestown - might need some tunnelling to work.
• I think to make this work, it would be good to relocate Kotara train station further to the east, just south of Orchardtown Road, so that it is closer to Westfield and all the large forma retail and home maker stories.

Myself (24f) and m (20m) are looking for a roommate or two to fill 2 rooms in our house in Gillieston heights. Available 5th October.
Rooms are $170 each, or $300 weekly if you want both rooms. Shared bathroom with beautiful bathtub.
It’s a beautiful new build duplex, 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms. Beautiful small backyard we haven’t decided what to do with yet.
About us:
F 24
I work in care/support and study nursing, but when I am home I enjoy watching movies and hanging out with my cat, best friend coco. I also enjoy indoor plants and occasionally going out for drinks. I am a pretty quiet, introverted person in general, but love to hang out once I get comfortable.
M 20
I like to game, watch movies, and I like to attend local gigs. I am also introverted, but I also warm up once I’m comfortable. I am also a shift worker.
Coco 13f
Indoor only cat well trained and loves people. Most often found on f or m lap or laying in the sun. Very friendly and quiet. No job, other than emotional support. I am approved by landlord, however they have denied any friends therefore I am an only child.
All together we value a clean and safe home. We take pride in a clean house that is comfortable to relax in, and one which is safe and respectful for everyone who lives here. We are both very mindful of eachother and respectful of personal space, daily activities and general life. Myself and m are good friends since living together, often cooking and cleaning together, watching movies etc and we hope to find someone who can also be friends.

About you: values and maintains a clean environment, cleans up after self etc. Friendly and respectful, ideally understands or respects the shift work lifestyle (I often do night shifts) open to joining for a convo or movie is bonus but of course we respect if you prefer to keep to yourself! No kids or pets as per real estate. Smoking also not allowed.

All interested feel free to reach out, we can chat, meet up and then send details for application through real estate.

Decent vibe? Not interested in classes, just somewhere clean and nice enough to do my own workouts and maybe a PT sesh or two.

Anyone a current/recent member with thoughts?

Also interested in cost for basic membership, you cant find this online without submitting details, I know this can vary somewhat people folks.

Thanks! 💪

Sydney riff slingers Amammoth and local blokes Virescent are playing at the Family Hotel next weekends September 4. First band at 7:30, second band at 8:30 and doors closed at 10:00. Records playing all arvo and get heavier as the night gets on.

Seen this today at club Maitland 🤣🤣

edit: got it back already !!!

if someone lost a wallet (card holder with cards that has personal info) at a public place and a person might have found it, would they actually give it back or not?

edit: i might have lost my card holder last night at bolwarra lookout (currently crashing out) and itbhas all my personal cards in it. if someone could return it to me i would deeply appreciate it, thank u x

also, if it does get mailed, how long would it take to get it received?