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Council flying the flag for marriage equality

Newcastle City Council will support this weekend's Yesfest event to back the 'yes' vote in Australia's national marriage law plebiscite before hoisting rainbow flags above Civic Park next week.

Grants improve sporting facilities

Shade structures, an electronic scoreboard and new lighting for local sporting facilities will all be delivered with help from Newcastle City Council's annual grants and sponsorship program.
 

Blackbutt overwhelmed by community response to reptile theft

Blackbutt's popular reptile show will soon make a comeback thanks to pet owners who've offered to donate more than 30 animals to replace the star attractions stolen from the reserve last week.
 

Touching portrait of everlasting love wins KILGOUR PRIZE 2017 People's Choice

A tender and colourful portrait of 89 year old Ken and 90 year old Betty's brightly smiling eyes peering over cups of coffee has won the hearts of voters in this year's KILGOUR PRIZE 2017 People's Choice Award at Newcastle Art Gallery. 

Sign up for garage sale trail

Novocastrians looking to offload unwanted household items are invited to sign up for next month's community-friendly Garage Sale Trail event to help promote sustainability.
 

City crosses sticks with hockey masters

Newcastle City Council has welcomed competitors in the Australian Women's Masters Hockey Championships for a 10-day tournament that will boost the local economy to the tune of $2.2 million.

Council update - 26 September 2017

Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 September 2017. Note: It is not a record of resolutions. 

Recruitment of permanent council boss begins

Newcastle City Council resolved to begin recruitment of a permanent Chief Executive Officer last night.
 

Council supports marriage equality

Newcastle City Council has resolved to support the 'yes' campaign in Australia's current marriage-law plebiscite after reaffirming a commitment to marriage equality made in 2015.

Council commences new three-year term

Returned Councillor Declan Clausen was elected Deputy Lord Mayor at the first ordinary meeting of Newcastle City Council's 2017-2020 term tonight.