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Audiences soak up exclusive performances as New Annual festival heads towards closing weekend
Global social media sensation and pop violinist Joel Sunny will deliver an exclusive Australian performance at the Newcastle Ocean Baths tomorrow as part of City of Newcastle’s flagship arts festival.
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Community input required to shore up beloved coastline
City of Newcastle is calling on the community to help shape the future of the coastline between Bar Beach and Merewether by providing feedback on potential management strategies. -
Milestone moment as Newcastle Art Gallery reopens its doors for first look inside expanded building
City of Newcastle welcomed the community back into the Newcastle Art Gallery today, unveiling the first new spaces completed as part of its landmark expansion project.
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City of Newcastle transforms iconic spaces for New Annual’s opening weekend
Newcastle’s coastline and civic spaces have been reimagined as vibrant stages for art, performance and community connection ahead of the New Annual festival, which kicks off on Friday.
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Georgetown village centre renewal enters next stage
New road surfaces, more green space and improved footpaths are on the way in Georgetown as City of Newcastle begins work on the latest upgrades to the neighbourhood’s shopping precinct.
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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23 September
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 23 September 2025. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. -
Swimming season returns with $2 entry trial at four inland pools
City of Newcastle will launch a trial of reduced entry fees for all visitors at four of its five inland pools when the new swimming season begins on Saturday. -
Miniature masterpieces to deliver maximum impact at Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Museum has unveiled a sneak peek of its next major exhibition and there’s one minor difference to the items on display – their size.
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Early works pave the way for affordable housing in Newcastle’s CBD
City of Newcastle has turned its focus underground as part of a new milestone in its landmark affordable housing project on Hunter Street. -
Update: New Lambton landslip
City of Newcastle acknowledges the ongoing impact to residents in the area affected by the New Lambton landslip, which occurred in May 2025. We recognise the hardship faced by both residents who have had to leave their homes and those who are living nearby.











