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City awards 100 per cent renewable contract

City of Newcastle will become the first local government in NSW to move to 100 per cent renewable electricity after awarding a tender to purchase power from the state’s largest windfarm. 

Newcastle drawn into monarch’s mystery

An international quest to find a missing photo album, gifted by New South Wales to the British monarchy in 1882, has made its way to Newcastle.

Owner of new City building agrees to release rent details

The owner of the building recently leased by City of Newcastle as its new head office has agreed that the commercial terms can be made public.

Furry friends flock to city’s new fenced dog park

They say every dog has its day, and that is certainly the case for local pooches who can now roam free in the city’s first fenced dog park.  

City unveils new playground

Rankin Park families have a new $150,000 playground on McCaffrey Drive as City of Newcastle continues its rollout of new and upgraded facilities across the local government area.

Newcastle leads the way with smart city infrastructure

An advanced network of sensors spread across the city has put Newcastle on the front foot to combat a range of local environmental issues. 

Nobbys Beach changing places, changing lives

A trip to the beach is simply part of Australian life. But for Newcastle man Joseph Popov, a visit to the beach is far from simple.
 

Planning underway for growing sporting community

Sporting clubs and the broader community will take part in planning this week to ensure the supply of sporting infrastructure keeps up with Newcastle’s growing population.

Youth-led festival to liven up Laman Street

A sustainable swap-meet, art and activism workshop and exciting line-up of local live music are among the highlights of a youth-led community street festival taking over Laman Street tomorrow.

Newcastle’s unique attractions immortalised in custom Monopoly board

The world’s most famous board game now has embraced a unique Novocastrian theme.