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21 June 2020$3.1 million boost for cycleway link from the city to the beach
The first stage of a key cycleway linking the city centre to Merewether Beach has been fast tracked in recognition of the city’s newfound love for cycling since lockdown measures were introduced in March to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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21 June 2020Museum set to welcome back visitors
The reopening of the City’s cultural attractions will continue this week when Newcastle Museum throws open its doors to the public.
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19 June 2020Stockton’s long-term coastal plan goes to Council after strong community endorsement
City of Newcastle’s long-term management plan for Stockton’s erosion hit coastline will be decided at Tuesday night’s Council meeting after receiving overwhelming support from the community through the public exhibition process.
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18 June 2020$275 million boost to City’s economy from COVID-19 inspired works program
A record $116 million capital works program that will generate up to 700 local jobs and increase the local economy’s economic output by $275 million, is the centrepiece of City of Newcastle’s response to the devastating impact of COVID-19.
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15 June 2020Help shape how we manage Newcastle’s rich heritage
Community members are invited to have their say on how to manage the City’s heritage assets and better recognise Newcastle’s Aboriginal history.
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14 June 2020Newcastle visitor economy receives a boost with the opening of a new Visitor Information Centre
City of Newcastle has opened its new Visitor Information Centre, offering hands-on interactive experiences, tourist information and unique souvenirs for those welcoming friends and family to the city.
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12 June 2020City to consult on future of Gregson Park
The future use for one of Newcastle’s oldest parks, Gregson Park, is set for further community consultation.
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12 June 2020Grants target collaborative responses to COVID-19 pandemic
City of Newcastle is offering $500,000 for city-shaping projects and initiatives as part of its $5.5 million COVID-19 resilience package.
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11 June 2020Long-term actions for Stockton’s coastline get the tick of community approval
City of Newcastle’s proposal for mass-offshore sand nourishment and immediate minimal buried seawall extension works in the draft Stockton Coastal Management Program (CMP) has received broad support through public exhibition, with 162 community and 19 agency submissions in total.
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11 June 2020City Taskforce Update 5 June 2020
City leaders focused disscussion on the first edition of The Newcastle Response, which highlights the challenges facing the community sector, as well as the forecasted impacts of the end of Government supplements, such as JobSeeker and JobKeeper, legislated to 27 September 2020
