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New Annual delivering peak platform for arts and culture investment
City of Newcastle's flagship arts and culture festival New Annual has cemented its place in the events calendar, attracting 95,000 visitors across its first three years. -
New era for Adamstown Park as Masterplan approved
Council has adopted a blueprint for the future of the city's largest suburban sporting and recreation hub, ensuring a recent $1.25 million makeover is just the beginning for Adamstown Park. -
Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 31 October 2023
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 31 October 2023. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. -
City of Newcastle charging towards environmental legacy
City of Newcastle is taking responsible action to reduce pollution by powering up electric alternatives for fuel-based vehicles and equipment as part of its landmark Newcastle Environment Strategy. -
City of Newcastle prioritises infrastructure investment and budget responsibility
City of Newcastle (CN)'s 2022-23 financial statements confirms the delivery of a record $117.8 million in key infrastructure projects across the city, following on from $100.6 million spent the year prior. -
City of Newcastle invests in the next wave of trainee lifeguards
With predictions of a scorching summer, City of Newcastle (CN) is calling for new high school-aged trainee lifeguards to patrol Newcastle’s iconic beaches and baths. -
City of Newcastle improving food security for students
At a time when the cost-of-living crisis in Australia is forcing some students to forgo basic necessities, City of Newcastle is providing funding to help alleviate the problem.
The University of Newcastle Students’ Association (UNSA) was selected to share in a pool of more than $600,000 from City of Newcastle's annual grants and sponsorships funding for a grocery hub, giving the food-insecure and vulnerable weekly access to non-perishable groceries and essential sanitary items.
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Fans say let it be in Newcastle as McCartney highlights benefits of major events
Newcastle's reputation as a major events destination took centre stage this week as almost 30,000 fans packed McDonald Jones Stadium to watch Paul McCartney's historic first concert outside an Australian capital city. -
City of Newcastle brings community together for World Stroke Day
Stroke prevention will be on the menu next week when City of Newcastle (CN) serves up its annual community morning tea with world-leading researchers from the Hunter. -
Work underway to improve Bar Beach access
City of Newcastle is continuing to remediate storm damage and improve accessibility at Bar Beach to ensure safe access for all beach users ahead of the busy summer season.