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Newcastle Museum exhibition highlights history of German-speakers in the Hunter
Margarete Ritchie was just three years old when she and her family left Austria in 1955 to make a new life on the other side of the world.
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Four times the fun as City of Newcastle begins $750,000 playground upgrades
Work will begin tomorrow on a new playground and half-court basketball area at Beauford Avenue Reserve in Maryland as part of City of Newcastle's annual Playground Replacement Program.
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City of Newcastle prioritises asset renewal in record Budget
Councillors will vote on the adoption of the 2025/26 Budget and Delivery Program at Tuesday night's Council meeting, which will see more than $154 million invested across 344 projects.
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Council to consider proposed $2 pool entry trial
Councillors will vote next week on implementing a $2 entry fee trial at Beresfield, Mayfield, Stockton and Wallsend swimming centres for the 2025/26 swimming season while retaining a $6 all-day entry fee for Lambton Pool.
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City of Newcastle driving major EV charging expansion
A project to triple Newcastle’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network is nearing completion, with 34 new charging ports being added across 11 locations citywide. -
City of Newcastle dishes up new community facility and café at Blackbutt Reserve
City of Newcastle has delivered the last major milestone in a shared vision for Blackbutt Reserve after officially opening the doors today on its new $3.2 million multipurpose community facility. -
Newcastle riding closer to connected cycling network on World Bicycle Day
As the world celebrates the many benefits of bikes today, City of Newcastle is pedalling ahead with a proposed record investment of more than $6.1 million into cycleway projects. -
Community invited to learn more and have their say on Astra Aerolab plans
City of Newcastle is kicking off consultation to capture insights into the community's views and knowledge of future plans for the Newcastle Airport precinct.
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Community invited to provide feedback on proposed Rising Tide event
City of Newcastle is seeking feedback about the proposed use of community land by Rising Tide for its People's Blockade event in November.
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City of Newcastle moves to protect natural assets for future generations
City of Newcastle is working to ensure the ongoing protection of more than 80 hectares of bushland and wetlands, which are home to threatened species and ecologically significant habitats.