Since 1960, Darby Street Pharmacy in Cooks Hill has been providing Newcastle locals with a comprehensive range of pharmacy services, including prescriptions and over the counter medications. Our services have grown over the years to now include home medication reviews, baby clinics, blood pressure checks, health care products and advice. At our Newcastle chemist we stock supplies from Diabetes Australia, as well as Webster packs for private and commercial groups. We stock renowned brands such as Codral, Swisse, Blackmores, as well as items from Byron Bay Chocolate Company and Sugarless Confectionary. We sell an extensive range of gifts suitable for all celebrations or special occasions and offer free medication deliveries to the local area. Darby Street Pharmacy is open every day from 8am to 8pm, with plenty of rear parking and access. For customer convenience, we have an onsite ATM. We are members of The Pharmacy Guild of Australia and their Quality Care Pharmacy Program (QCPP).

At Provincial Home Living Kotara, we have crafted an inspiring collection of homewares and furniture to transform your home into an escape from the everyday hustle and bustle. A place where time slips by, a place where you and your loved ones can relax in the warmth of your surroundings. We believe your home can be a place that evokes pride and passion, as well as a place that invites relaxation and harmony. Provincial Home Living helps you create your sanctuary with homewares and furnishing that are distinguished by their timeless style and reliable quality at an affordable price. We pursue timeless style that transcends passing fashion or trends from provincial destinations around the globe. Designed in Melbourne, manufactured around the globe, Provincial Home Living will nestle in your heart. Provincial Home Living originated in Wangaratta's Reid Street early in 2002 where the Provincial founders owned a small store. Beginning as a hobby, the generic manchester store reopened it's doors with a fresh outlook on retail, bringing a new approach in homewares and furniture which was readily embraced. Following the success of the Wangaratta store, a site became available in Bendigo, then Ballarat and so the Provincial Home Living adventure really began. The journey continued through the years and country Victoria opening another seven stores. The concept of the products and the presentation was refined and then inroads were made into Melbourne, Canberra and Albury. In 2012 the first superstore was opened in Adelaide, followed by another in Mornington, Victoria. The opening of our first Sydney store in December 2013 and most recently the opening of two Brisbane stores in 2016. In just over 20 years Provincial Home Living has grown from one small country store to a large business with 35 stores across Australia and the aspiration to open more superstores. Provincial Home Living is still proudly family owned and managed.