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Suburban services offer Anzac Day options
For those wishing to pay their respects on Anzac Day but are unable make the Nobbys Beach dawn service, five suburban commemorations are being held across Newcastle.
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Youngsters to sound Last Post for decades to come
A group of young musicians has been learning how to bugle The Last Post to keep that fine brass tradition alive.
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Sacred Cathedral artefacts included in Anzac Day dedications
Christ Church Cathedral's hallowed Warriors' Chapel will be incorporated into Newcastle's program of Anzac Day Commemorations for 2018.
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Anzac Day commemorations honour Indigenous heroes
Our First Nations People servicemen and women will be doubly honoured during Newcastle's Anzac Day commemorations through a moving photographic exhibition and candlelight vigil in Civic Park.
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Park and ride to Nobbys Dawn Service
Newcastle's highly successful Park and Ride service will run free of charge this Anzac Day to help Novocastrians reach Nobbys for the final Dawn Service of the Centenary of Anzac commemorations. -
Kerbside works to begin on Watt Street
Minor works will begin on Watt Street from Monday 16 April to install bluestone pavers along the kerbside from Scott Street to King Street.
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Unity through Diversity for Youth Week
A youth forum followed by friendly soccer games plus fun skate and street art workshops are among nine free Youth Week celebrations organised by Newcastle City Council and partners.
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Night life plan open for comment
A live music task force and even-handed noise management policy are part of a sweeping plan to breathe new life and colour into Newcastle's night-time hospitality and cultural scene.
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Lord Mayor praises youngsters' ANZAC tribute
Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has congratulated Hunter school kids on a stirring tribute to World War One veterans at the final Combined Schools ANZAC Commemorative Event of the Anzac Centenary.
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Free chemical cleanout day Saturday
Residents of Newcastle and the Hunter are invited to get rid of old gas cylinders, paint cans, motor oil and batteries at a free chemical clean out day on Saturday 14 April.