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24 Mar 2021King Edward Park recommended for Heritage Register
With its spectacular ocean views, importance to Newcastle’s traditional custodians the Awabakal people, penal and defence history and timeless appeal for picnics and recreation, King Edward Park holds enormous significance to Newcastle.
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23 Mar 2021Statement on Jill Gaynor employment termination appeal
Statement about the appeal regarding the termination of Jill Gaynor’s employment.
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23 Mar 2021Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23 March 2021
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 23 March 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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23 Mar 2021Tourism plan to shape Newcastle’s visitor economy as a destination with a difference
A first-of-its-kind plan to reposition Newcastle as a premier tourism destination with focuses on events, natural assets and cultural heritage has been approved by City of Newcastle.
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22 Mar 2021Preliminary design for Newcastle Ocean Baths Stage 1 shows improvements to access and safety
City of Newcastle will meet a community reference group for the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade this Wednesday, to discuss a preliminary design which focuses on improving the two ageing pools and lower promenades.
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18 Mar 2021City of Newcastle Budget confirms Newcastle on road to recovery from economic impact of COVID-19
Building on six years of stable and consistent progressive Budgets that have protected services and local jobs while ensuring long-term financial sustainability, City of Newcastle is forecasting a $23.5 million turnaround in its financial performance just 12 months on from the peak of the economic impact caused by COVID-19.
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17 Mar 2021Bumper weekend of events paves the way for action-packed April
Thousands of sports fans will descend on Newcastle this weekend as the city plays host to two major national events, offering a taste of what is to come during an action-packed April.
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16 Mar 2021Independent report commends City of Newcastle’s rapid response to COVID-19
City of Newcastle’s timely and targeted response to COVID-19 has been praised as best practice crisis leadership delivering clear and measurable benefits to the community and local business.
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16 Mar 2021City and Fort Scratchley Historical Society pledge to uphold Newcastle’s military history
Formalising a long-standing relationship, City of Newcastle has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fort Scratchley Historical Society (FSHS) Incorporated, in a shared commitment to uphold the significant military history and cultural importance of Newcastle’s iconic Fort.
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15 Mar 2021Early literacy program facilitates connections with culture
Storytime sessions at Newcastle Libraries are helping to introduce Newcastle families to Indigenous perspectives on early learning.
