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18 Feb 2026Foo Fighters are coming to Foocastle
Legendary rock band Foo Fighters have been confirmed to headline Foocastle’s McDonald Jones Stadium on November 12 as part of their Take Cover Tour, in a major coup for Newcastle and the Hunter’s booming visitor economy.
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17 Feb 2026Half a million reasons to celebrate new era for Newcastle Art Gallery
City of Newcastle has kicked off 2026 with a $500,000 boost from the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation as final preparations occur before the opening of the $48 million expansion project.
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16 Feb 2026NSW Government to trial council developed system that slashes DA times by 50%
The NSW Government has provided funding of $2 million to City of Newcastle for a DA approval process that has seen the council slash its DA times by more than 50%. -
15 Feb 2026Art and environment combine to create community connections to Newcastle creek
A group of junior football players have kicked off a community art project designed to strengthen Newcastle residents’ relationships with their local waterways.
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13 Feb 2026Surfest milestone to be immortalised at Merewether
The colour, characters and locations that have become synonymous with Surfest have inspired a special mural that will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic event. -
10 Feb 2026Aboriginal artists invited to help celebrate Newcastle’s cultural identity
City of Newcastle is seeking expressions of interest from Aboriginal artists to develop public art that reflects local stories and contributes to the city’s identity as an arts and cultural destination.
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10 Feb 2026
Media statement: New Lambton landslip
City of Newcastle expresses its disappointment following confirmation the NSW Government will not provide rate relief to the residents displaced by the 2025 New Lambton landslip.
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10 Feb 2026Newcastle Art Gallery set to make its mark with opening weekend celebrations
Three art lovers are being given the chance to walk away with a permanent reminder of Newcastle Art Gallery’s nationally significant collection as part of the opening weekend celebrations.
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09 Feb 2026
Media statement – Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge resignation
Cr Ross Kerridge has resigned from his role as Lord Mayor of Newcastle, effective immediately.
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04 Feb 2026All roads lead to Newcastle as city takes centre stage as events destination
A stacked line-up of world-class sport, music and stage performances is ensuring Newcastle continues to be the hottest ticket in town for fans and promoters of live events.
