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15 Oct 2020Taskforce looks to Hunter River for Stockton sand as City upgrades coastal protection works
Following a meeting of the Deputy Premier’s Stockton Beach Taskforce, City of Newcastle will meet with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation, and Regional NSW to explore the possibility of using sand from the south arm of the Hunter River to replenish Stockton Beach.
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12 Oct 2020Business benefits from City’s million-dollar event and project funding
Thirty-one events, activations and initiatives to re-energise Newcastle and boost the COVID disrupted local economy, have received a $1.1 million cash injection.
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12 Oct 2020Statement regarding alleged offences at Newcastle Ocean Baths
City of Newcastle is aware of an incident at Newcastle Ocean Baths changerooms yesterday afternoon.
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08 Oct 2020Tenders called for Newcastle Ocean Baths pool upgrade
City of Newcastle is progressing the well-needed upgrade to Newcastle Ocean Baths, with tenders being called to restore the unique sand-bottomed pool and its promenades.
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06 Oct 2020Newcastle Libraries have more for members: including an extended fee free period
As part of the City’s response to COVID-19 overdue fines were suspended for an initial 6 months. However our community is continuing to face challenges so we’ve extended the fee free period to the middle of next year.
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06 Oct 2020Seed library harvests new community partnership
Newcastle Libraries will harvest the flourishing momentum for home vegetable gardens with the launch of the City’s first free Seed Library today.
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02 Oct 2020Curtains go up on inaugural New Annual program
World premieres, Australian debuts and festival-specific commissions will form part of an eclectic and ambitious program being put together for City of Newcastle's flagship arts event.
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02 Oct 2020Long weekend beach safety in everyone’s hands
Ahead of the October long weekend, locals and visitors to Newcastle are encouraged to be mindful of COVID-19 safety while enjoying the City’s beaches and ocean baths.
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01 Oct 2020City of Newcastle leads data collection drive as part of night time economy trial
Today marks the beginning of a trial which aims to provide a lift to the local economy through the extension of trading hours at 24 low impact small bars and restaurants in Newcastle.
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01 Oct 2020Vintage inspired mural brings Civic Theatre wall to life
City of Newcastle is celebrating the opening of the Big Picture Fest which will see the western wall of Civic Theatre painted with a vintage mural, as 14 street art activations are installed across the City centre.
