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29 May 2026Silver lining as SES stalwart bestowed Newcastle’s highest honour
Graeme Silver has been named Newcastle’s newest Freeman of the City today in recognition of almost six decades volunteering to help the Hunter through some of its darkest days. -
26 May 2026Ordinary Council Meeting 26 May
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 May. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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26 May 2026Australia's Biggest Little Fringe delivers huge boost to Newcastle economy
City of Newcastle hopes the growing impact of the Newcastle Fringe Festival will inspire more people to find creative ways to promote and celebrate suburban business precincts. -
25 May 2026Novocastrians encouraged to give a sheet this Saturday
A free recycling drop-off event is giving Newcastle residents the chance to clean out their linen presses while doing their bit for the environment. -
22 May 2026New exhibitions unveiled at expanded Art Gallery
New and rarely seen works by internationally recognised First Nations artist Brian Robinson will be unveiled tomorrow as Newcastle Art Gallery opens the first three exhibitions from its 2026 program.
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22 May 2026Residents remain top priority as landslip anniversary approaches
City of Newcastle is working with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA) to finalise a funding package to enable the demolition of properties affected by the New Lambton landslip and compensate residents for the loss of their land.
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21 May 2026City of Newcastle directory set to open doors to participation and inclusion
Hundreds of people hit the courts at an adaptive sports event today to mark the launch of a new community directory highlighting inclusive opportunities across sport, recreation and art.
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15 May 2026Transformation of iconic harbourfront precinct takes next step
Work has begun beneath Queens Wharf as preparations get underway for the safe demolition of the fire-damaged western building.
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14 May 2026Novocastrian knowledge needed to localise State housing reforms
City of Newcastle will use community feedback to help plan for more housing near train stations at Hamilton, Adamstown, Kotara and the Newcastle Interchange. -
12 May 2026Hidden details of Newcastle’s late 1800s revealed through digital preservation project
Previously unseen details from thousands of historic photographs are being revealed for the first time following a five-year digitisation project by City of Newcastle.
