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08 Aug 2017Council takes action to secure Swan Street safety
A $5 million program to improve one of Newcastle's most popular streets commences today in Cooks Hill.
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06 Aug 2017City supports popular events
A beloved Christmas toy run by motorcyclists for underprivileged kids, a family-friendly Chinese New Year celebration and a month-long junior cricket carnival have all received support from Newcastle City Council's annual grants and sponsorship program.
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04 Aug 2017Artist Cameron Stead wins Newcastle Art Gallery's $50,000 Kilgour Prize 2017
Sydney-based artist Cameron Stead is the recipient of the KILGOUR PRIZE 2017, Newcastle Art Gallery’s prestigious annual award for figurative and portrait painting, which includes a $50,000 cash prize.
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04 Aug 2017Rates by email a saving for council
Newcastle City Council is urging all rate payers with an email address to sign up to receive rates notices in their inbox instead of their letterboxes. -
03 Aug 2017Two hours free parking for customers and clients of Watt St businesses
Businesses fronting Watt St in Newcastle's CBD can register for two hours free parking for their customers and clients to help offset the loss of on-street parking during construction works.
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02 Aug 2017Economic sponsorships boost local economy
A 12-day music festival with a classical focus, a network of manufacturers synched in with Newcastle's smart city ambitions and a promising junior theatre project have all received support from Newcastle City Council's annual grants program.
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01 Aug 2017New look North Stockton boating hub opens
Boating enthusiasts and picnickers now have vastly improved facilities to enjoy on the Hunter River after the newly upgraded North Stockton boat ramp carpark was opened today. -
31 July 2017Council pushes light rail extension
The case for extending light rail beyond Newcastle's CBD will be strengthened this week when the state agency responsible for the redevelopment of Broadmeadow's Hunter Sports and Entertainment Precinct meets with Newcastle City Council.
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28 July 2017Kids plant trees for National Tree Day
Newcastle City Council marked National Tree Day with a tree-planting event for school students in Mayfield West today ahead of a community planting working bee on Sunday.
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25 July 2017Council update 25 July 2017
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting for Tuesday 25 July 2017. Note: it is not a record of resolutions
