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17 Apr 2019Stockton recreational drawcard ‘opens’
City of Newcastle will open a major $2 million playground and skate plaza attraction on the Stockton foreshore on Friday, just in time for the Easter long weekend.
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16 Apr 2019New Council Administration Centre Delivers $13 million Saving to Ratepayers
The City of Newcastle’s (CN) relocation to the west end will benefit ratepayers by $13.1 million over 25 years, according to a business case by Australia’s largest commercial real estate services firm.
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16 Apr 2019Council update Tuesday 16 April 2019
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16 Apr 2019Newcastle dentist’s lost WW1 letters revealed
A book about the World War One experiences of Newcastle dentist Ben Champion, who returned from Europe an amputee, will be launched at Newcastle Library on Tuesday 30 April.
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11 Apr 2019High seas beckon for budding adventurer
Masts, bows, hulls and davits are all unfamiliar terms to Mayfield’s Anna Gibson right now -- but they won’t be for long thanks to a City of Newcastle grant.
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11 Apr 2019New model for Business Improvement Associations to go on public exhibition
A potential new Business Improvement Association (BIA) for The Junction, reactivation of the Mayfield BIA and up to $100,000 in annual funding for each of the City’s existing four BIAs are among reforms recommended in a report to be considered by Council next week.
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10 Apr 2019City set for healthy budget surplus
City of Newcastle will in 2019/20 deliver a sixth consecutive budget surplus, as documented in its draft budget presented to the public today.
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09 Apr 2019City strengthens Anzac Day partnerships
City of Newcastle’s strong commitment to commemorating the Anzac spirit continues with a $100,000 Presenting Partner sponsorship ensuring the delivery of the second largest Anzac Dawn Service in Australia.
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08 Apr 2019City budget targets young talent
When the City of Newcastle announces its proposed 2019/20 budget next Wednesday, it will include a commitment of more than $2.5 million to fund 44 roles targeted at recent university graduates and undergraduates, aspiring trainees and apprentices.
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27 Mar 2019First fenced park planned for City’s pooches
City of Newcastle will build the city’s first fenced dog park where owners can legally let their dogs roam free inside their very own playground.
