What's On in Newcastle

This two-day Variable Charge Soils Conference workshop has been designed for delegates from Island Nations, Australia and New Zealand. It focuses on addressing the challenges associated with variable charge soils, including phosphorus availability, nutrient retention, salinity response, and resilience to climate-induced extremes. The workshop offers practical management strategies and training-led, policy-relevant capacity-building interventions. Attendees will gain knowledge on improved climate-aware soil and nutrient management, practical soil-based mitigation and adaptation options, and a 'Pacific Soil Doctors' roadmap aligned with climate and food security priorities.

We believe “strength is for everyone”…and since 2017, Valkyrie has been on a mission to make health, community and strength training more accessible for the folks who really need it. Fast forward to 2026 and our day dream of a vision has been fully realised… On the 28th of February, we’re taking over The Oak to run our very first “Gym Stuff For Non-Gym Folks” charity event! Learn new skills using nothing but your own body and some creative “weights” supplied by our friends behind the bar! Lean into the “holy trinity” of wholesome community…beers, weights and dad jokes! Share a beer with your mates and call it a workout! Receive a DIY 4-week “at home” program to take home after the event! Our fun yet educational “workout” will run for 30 mins (beer in hand) followed by food and drinks supplied by The Oak and is totally appropriate for any skill level! “pay what you can” Book in now to save your spot to this once in a lifetime event! Powered by Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity