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20 Oct 2021Financials highlight cost of COVID but strong foundation holds City in good stead for future
The two-and-a-half month lockdown of Newcastle is expected to cost the City of Newcastle $8.5 million this year alone with the biggest financial hits coming from the loss of tonnages to the waste management centre at Summerhill, the temporary closure of the Civic Theatre, the closure of the Stockton Holiday Park and a reduction in the number of people using parking meters in the CBD as well as parking tickets being issued.
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19 Oct 2021Employment opportunities in focus as City responds to COVID-19
January 2022 will usher in a new year - and a new career - for 12 trainees, apprentices and graduates as Newcastle looks to create employment opportunities for the city’s young people as part of its response to COVID-19.
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18 Oct 2021Newcastle recognised for innovative approach to economic development
City of Newcastle’s innovative approach to talent attraction and people-first economic development strategy has been recognised at the 2021 National Economic Development Awards for Excellence.
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18 Oct 2021Nominations now open for City of Newcastle 2022 Citizen of the Year Awards
As another challenging year draws to a close, City of Newcastle is calling for nominations for its 2022 Citizen of the Year Awards to recognise the strength, resilience and excellence of Novocastrians.
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18 Oct 2021Improved safety coming soon for Shortland Local Centre
A more attractive and accessible local centre is on its way for Shortland, with City of Newcastle set to start construction on an upgrade to improve safety next month.
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17 Oct 2021New funding to welcome back live performances
As the city emerges from lockdown, City of Newcastle has announced the return of its ‘Locally Made and Played Grant’ program with funding available to showcase talented local artists and incentivise venues to host live performances.
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15 Oct 2021Funding programs offer $1.25 million boost for COVID-affected sectors
Two street art festivals will help draw visitors into the city centre, increase spending with local businesses and showcase the talents of local artists, thanks to support from City of Newcastle.
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14 Oct 2021
Community satisfaction increases as major projects are delivered throughout the city
Independent research shows community satisfaction with City of Newcastle (CN) has increased progressively since 2012, correlating with increased investment in capital works of almost 200 per cent in the same period.
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12 Oct 2021Statement on pools and staged resumption of services
City of Newcastle will continue to focus on the health and safety of our community as we take a staged approach to the safe reopening of services and facilities this week in line with NSW Government Public Health Orders (PHOs).
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10 Oct 2021Online vote crowns People's Choice for Kilgour Prize
A first-time entrant has taken out the People's Choice award in this year's Kilgour Prize after attracting 19 per cent of the total votes, which were cast online due to COVID-19 restrictions.
