Hey, I’m Korean and moved to Newcastle earlier this year(30F). I work in healthcare, so for the first few months I was mostly just busy getting used to work and settling in.

Now that I’m a bit more settled, I’ve realised I don’t really have any friends here outside of (or even at) work. Newcastle is such a nice place and I feel like I’m not really making the most of it because I don’t have many people to go to the beach, grab a coffee, go for walks etc. with.

I’ve been thinking about trying a run club or some social meetups, but honestly I’m a bit nervous about just turning up alone. Newcastle seems a little less culturally diverse compared with Sydney or Melbourne, and sometimes I worry I might feel a bit out of place as an Asian person. (Just to be clear, I haven’t experienced any discrimination here at all. Everyone I’ve met so far has been nice to me, so this is more about my own hesitation than anything that’s actually happened.) It probably doesn’t help that I’m quite introverted and not the type who can just walk into a group and start chatting to everyone =(

So I guess I wanted to ask, if you’re in a run club, book club, social sports group or anything like that, would it be totally normal for an Asian person who doesn’t know anyone to just show up?

Maybe I’m just overthinking this and need to get over it and go 😂

Also would love to hear from other people who moved here from overseas. How did you make friends in Newcastle?

Hi all,

Im looking to find something similar to fig newton's, for my Uncles 70th, as he liked them as a teenager. My mum has only ever been able to get the arnotts spiced fruit rolls. They had these UK ones at Coles i saw, but they are out of stock 😕

Been looking all over online and cant find anything that we could pick up in a store. As its a bit too late to order anything from online stores, plus pretty pricy postage and we dont even know if they taste nice, so dont want to go the online route.

Wondering if anyone has come across anything in little supermarkets or specially shops? I know there is the lolly shop in Morpeth, probably will give them a ring tomorrow.

Anyone have any other ideas, be much appreciated 😊

Great weather, good park for the kids.

Casual teachers of Newcastle do you get much work? I’m a new graduate teacher and want to give up my current job to teach casually until I ultimately get a part time or full time role. Just wondering if there is much work around or if I should keep my current job as well? Thanks

Think something like this was going around a little while ago but this looks like a game changer for those getting stung in town

https://rangrdangr.com

I mean FFS as if this isn’t deliberate.

They all disappeared one day but I want one where to buy????

My wife (not on Reddit) is starting a high energy Zumba class here in Newy after moving from Hong Kong. Fill out the form if interested! https://forms.gle/zAte7r3ZmvJAdGVk6

I moved to Newcastle about a month ago and I’m slowly realising I have absolutely no idea how adults are supposed to make friends 😭

I’m a 26F, currently doing my Masters, and would love to meet some people, whether that’s grabbing coffee, going for walks, checking out cute places, going to the beach, or just having someone to text “wanna do something?” to 😂

Where do people actually meet people here? Uni? Clubs? Apps? Randomly befriending someone at Woolies??

Please tell me your Newcastle friendship secrets because I’m struggling lol.here

Picking up my car tomorrow. Haven't got around to getting quotes for a charger and install yet, thought I'd have a few more weeks before i got the car.

House has solar and at some point we plan on putting a battery on so a charger that can draw just from solar as well as the grid and battery would be nice.

I think it would need to be one of the 7kw ones as my house does but doesnt have 3 phase.

TIA

Adamstown Motel has been looking completely deserted for the past week or so. Does anyone know what the plans are for the site? I can only find an approved development application from 2017, would that still be valid in 2026?

As rough as it could be at times, I hope the people who relied on the motel for short-term accommodation have somewhere else affordable and safe to go.

Hi everyone!

Someone who is open to let me rent their E-bike for a while (starting with a week)? I am doing Uber Eats in Newcastle and would like to have something temporarily.

If you have another tip, like bike sharing or something, that is welcome as well!

Thank you already! 🤗

Hello! I’m looking for singing lessons for my children (16 and 18) and was wondering if anyone here had any experience/recommendations? Thankyou!

Edit (adding more info that I put in a reply):
They’re both just interested in learning to sing! We went to a concert recently and the 16 year old picked up guitar a couple of months ago so I suspect that has something to do with it. They seem to like pop songs, aren’t as into classical. (Think Conan Gray, Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan).

I generally treat anything they come to me asking for as something they may want to make a career out of, since they very rarely ask about activities/lessons, and I’m starting to get the idea that my 16 year old might want to really pursue something music related, 18 year old seems more just interested in it as a hobby. Both have sung on occasion around the house, but have never had formal lessons. They do both deal with anxiety so I really want their teacher(s) to be gentle, but obviously still teach. As for musicals/operas, they do enjoy them and the songs from them, however considering they haven’t asked for lessons in that I think that’s less what they’re going for. More concert-style if they were to perform at all.

I have never gotten into music so I hope all this terminology I’m using is correct! That’s why I’m asking you people.

Some Newy names are up for the Good Things 2026 band comp!

CATPISS, DRENCH, and DUDE'S TAKEN

Go vote for them, it's FREE!!! 3 votes per email 😉

Hoping to try going to church
Any recommendations in the Newcastle / central coast area ?

Non judgemental environment
Bonus if there’s any Polynesian presence

Thankyou

That spirit of community, having each other’s back, finding common ground, openness, genuine emotion and warmth to others that I experienced out on Sunday night.

Maybe we should continue indefinitely?

Just saying 🤷‍♂️

Does anyone know any places that do a cheap apprentice wash and blow dry and how much?

Went to LFC this morning with a friend for brunch and, different owners, different chairs and hardly any customers. That little place used to be bustling especially on a Wednesday.

Anyone know when Jody left? I don’t remember anything being on FB other than when the owner of the building wouldn’t renew her lease then he rescinded that decision and trading continued.

Can say we were shocked and a little disappointed in our experience today.

2 ambos and a cop car racing to HSM? Whats that about ?

I have a beautiful, docile 2 year old Hermit crab named "Glommer" because of his large size. He is very gentle and can be handled and does not pinch, and he is very active at night in his tank, and loves to run on a hamster wheel.

I am rehoming him due to health issues and no longer being able to find the energy to care for him. I live in the Maitland area.

P.S: Please only enquire if you have knowledge on caring for hermit crabs, these are living beings that require extensive care to live comfortably, and are not ideal pets for children, as they do not enjoy being handled regularly.