Explore what's inside the Herald Weekender, December 9.
What's on Hunter chefs' home Christmas menus
It's the time to eat, drink and be merry. We ask a handful the region's best-known chefs what they have planned on December 25.
Breathing life into blacksmithing
Branxton blacksmith Will Maguire is proud to be an organiser of Australia's first National Blacksmith Survey exhibition, now on at Port Macquarie.
Friendship remains at heart of Benjalu
It's safe to suggest that Benjalu underestimated just how exciting their reunion would be to their fans. Benjalu's first show since 2015 is raising money for charity.
Crooner's still got the moves
Tom Jones brings his Ages & Stages Tour to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in April. He's come a long way and, as he tells Josh Leeson, his first Australian tour was almost cancelled.
Dramatic passage on the high seas
Mike Scanlon tells author Joseph Conrad's dramatic relationship with the sea. Also, what's the Hunter's intriguing link to the famous writer?
It's time to jingle your bells this carol season
There are plenty of opportunities to get your Christmas on this weekend. Check out the What's On Guide.
