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Glebe Road Federation cottages recommended to be named heritage

Some of Newcastle's finest examples of Federation architecture are a step closer to being preserved for future generations after being recommended for heritage conservation by Newcastle City Council.

The Archibald Prize 2017 in Newcastle

The Archibald Prize 2017 Regional Tour exhibition opens Saturday 12 May at Newcastle Art Gallery, bringing the eagerly anticipated show to art-loving audiences in the Hunter region.

Free Saturday parking to help city traders

Inner-city businesses are set for a much-needed weekend boost thanks to a move by Newcastle City Council and Newcastle Now to offer free parking on Saturdays at the King St car park.

Huge economic bump from Hyundai A-League Grand Final

With 5,000 tickets to Saturday's Hyundai A-League Grand Final going to interstate visitors, Newcastle is set to reap almost $2 million in economic gains from accommodation and other spending across the weekend.
 

Jets live site in King Edward Park

Novocastrians who missed out on a ticket to Saturday evening's Hyundai A-League Grand Final at McDonald Jones Stadium can still be a part of the historic night at a family-friendly live site in King Edward Park.

City opens arms to new citizens

Newcastle welcomed 67 new Australian citizens today in a ceremony at City Hall.
 

Help for CBD businesses in draft budget

Hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of savings would be passed on to businesses across Newcastle's city centre under a draft Newcastle City Council rate assistance plan.

Record $100 million ambitious works program in Council's draft 2018/19 budget

The transformation of Newcastle into a smart, liveable and sustainable city continues as a major theme in Newcastle City Council's draft budget for the 2018/19 financial year, which includes a record $100 million for continued capital works and an anticipated year-end surplus of $6.5 million.

Council update 1 May 2018

Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting for Tuesday 1 May 2018. NB: it is not a record of resolutions.

Major overhaul for Townson Oval grandstand

A new gym and impressive top-floor glass pavilion that can open to the sea breeze are part of an exciting $2 million redevelopment proposed for the Clarke Grandstand at Mitchell Park, Merewether.