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Strategic push to secure major events delivers multimillion-dollar windfall for Newcastle
City of Newcastle is looking to up the ante on its investment into major events, which have already injected more than $2.5 million into the local economy during the first two months of 2025. -
Major international skateboarding event heading to Newcastle
South Newcastle Skate Park will be launched onto the world stage when the Jackalope Block Party rolls into town in November with support from City of Newcastle's Special Business Rate funding. -
NSW Government commitment needed to deliver ongoing Stockton sand nourishment strategy
The NSW Government is being urged to take ownership of a holistic strategy that will buffer Stockton's coastline from erosion, following a meeting of the Stockton Community Liaison Group this week.
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Young waste warriors go behind-the-scenes at Summerhill
City of Newcastle has introduced a new generation to the benefits of waste minimisation and recycling during a tour designed specifically for children.
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Citizen of the Year leads the way for Indigenous literacy
A Worimi man who completed a 4,500km journey from Western Australia to Newcastle raising funds to improve Indigenous literacy has been selected as Newcastle's Citizen of the Year 2025.
Twenty-three-year-old Bailey Myers received the award at City of Newcastle's Citizen of the Year ceremony today for his solo walk in March 2024, which spanned almost six months and raised nearly $16,000 in donations. -
Community dives in to shape next steps of Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation
City of Newcastle is progressing the development of its plans for the final stage of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade following feedback from the community.
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Nuatali Nelmes resigns from Newcastle City Council
Councillor and former Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has formally advised City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath of her resignation from Council.
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Road safety improvements given green light at Adamstown
City of Newcastle has begun work on a $3.3 million project designed to improve the safety and accessibility of a notorious Adamstown black spot. -
City of Newcastle seeks partner for landmark affordable housing project
City of Newcastle is seeking a development partner for its landmark affordable housing project located on vacant land in the Newcastle CBD. -
Residents encouraged to have their say on council review
The opportunity for public submissions guiding the independent review of City of Newcastle’s processes, procedures and performance will close this Wednesday, 29 January.