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17 May 2021City's four-legged residents to benefit from further off leash area improvements
Improvements to the popular off leash area located in Islington Park will soon get underway to increase safety for local pooches and enhance usability of the park.
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14 May 2021Cutting-edge technology unlocks new ways to preserve and share Newcastle’s stories
Rare and fragile items dating back to the early 1800s are now able to be digitally preserved for future generations via City of Newcastle's new high-tech digitisation lab.
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11 May 2021New exhibition gives unique perspective on city landmarks
A new exhibition highlighting the beauty of everyday objects will also provide a snapshot in time of Newcastle’s ever-evolving history.
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09 May 2021Film series uncovers stories of Newcastle
Newcastle’s role in a 19th century art revolution that preserved important Aboriginal cultural knowledge has been highlighted in a new film.
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09 May 2021Potential new residents get a taste of Newcastle’s best as part of targeted relocation program
Over 70 talented, skilled and entrepreneurial individuals from across metropolitan Australia were acquainted with Newcastle this weekend.
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07 May 2021City prepares locals for future jobs through ‘New Skills’ Program
City of Newcastle is helping local businesses gain the skills to make the most of Newcastle’s emerging new economic opportunities with a $385,000 investment in its New Skills Program.
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07 May 2021Airport runway upgrade a boon for Greater Newcastle
City of Newcastle has welcomed news that the Federal Government has committed $66 million towards Newcastle Airport’s runway upgrade as part of today’s Federal Budget announcement.
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07 May 2021Newcastle’s ‘forgotten diva’ Florence Austral celebrated in new exhibition
Newcastle Libraries will celebrate the significant contribution to the city’s arts community made by world-renowned opera singer, Florence Austral, with a curated exhibition and program of events for the community to learn all about her life.
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05 May 2021City opens record $1 million grants and sponsorships round
Community and sporting groups, businesses, tourism and event operators are invited to apply for almost $1 million of community grants and sponsorship funding from City of Newcastle.
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05 May 2021April’s events see hotel occupancy bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels
Newcastle’s visitor economy received a major economic injection as a result of the City’s Event Packed April with industry data showing the accommodation sector returning to pre-COVID occupancy levels.
