Explore what's inside the Herald Weekender, March 9.
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Cover: Stories of Light show reflects talent and diversity
Twenty-five of Newcastle's best women photographers have created an exhibition featuring their own photographic passion projects that opens this weekend at Watt Space Gallery.
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Best tipples from beautiful Broke
Herald wine writer Rick Allen selects eight wines to add to your tasting list as part of next weekend's Little Bit of Broke Festival.
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Beer festival, markets, live music, Surfest and much more
Your guide to what's on this weekend in Newcastle and the Hunter.
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How the rapper 360 conquered his demons
Find out how one of Australia's premier music artists found a sense of inner peace and a new mission.
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Remember the name Slow Cinema
This Newcastle band landed a song on the UK reality TV show Made in Chelsea, and suddenly, real success may be within reach.
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Pioneering company marks 200 years
Mike Scanlon retraces the influence of the Australian Agricultural Company on the Hunter and previews a new book Chronicles of Carrington, Tahlee and the Legacy of the Australian Agricultural Company 200 years.