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12 Aug 2019Bumper investment delivers capital results
Preliminary figures show $91.6 million was invested into Newcastle’s network of roads, community buildings, parks and reserves, making 2018/19 a record year for City of Newcastle capital works.
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09 Aug 2019City prepares for electric vehicle future
The City of Newcastle has completed a solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub that will also provide 100 percent renewable electricity to supply all of No.2 Sportsground.
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02 Aug 2019Blak Douglas wins $50,000 Kilgour Prize
A social justice metaphor couched in a striking graphic design has taken out Newcastle Art Gallery's prestigious 2019 Kilgour Prize. -
26 July 2019New concept plans for Newcastle Beach
City of Newcastle has released new concept plans for a beachside skate bowl positioned within the existing promenade at South Newcastle Beach.
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25 July 2019Library honours city’s convict women
The plights of convict women who overcame great hardships to help create the fabulous city enjoyed by latter-day Novocastrians will be explored in an upcoming Newcastle Library exhibition.
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24 July 2019Park and Ride locked in
Newcastle’s popular Park and Ride will continue with a family friendly tweak, starting the afternoon service to McDonald Jones Stadium earlier to support parents who need to pick their kids up from school or childcare.
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23 July 2019Cycleways and green space for the West End
Separated cycle ways, new dedicated green spaces and wider streets to improve pedestrian and traffic flows will be built in the City’s emerging CBD following the adoption of the West End Stage 2 - Streetscape Plan -
23 July 2019Council Update Tuesday 23 July 2019
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council Meeting for Tuesday 23 July 2019. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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17 July 2019Business areas to get events funding boost
Businesses, not-for-profit organisations and community groups are invited to apply for around $900,000 in funding as part of a program designed to attract more people into the City’s business areas.
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15 July 2019Breakthrough in finding a car park in the CBD
In an Australian first, motorists can now access new digital parking technology that guides them to available parking spaces within the Newcastle CBD.
