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$450K in grants to support jobs and business growth
A transition to clean energy, developing solutions to grow a circular economy and connecting refugees to career pathways have received funding under City of Newcastle's Community Support Grants Program.
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Hamilton’s James Street Plaza lights up
Hamilton's James Street Plaza will be filled with colour and light every night following the installation of an interactive lighting display developed as part of City of Newcastle's transformation of this much-loved community space.
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City of Newcastle welcomes its 500th citizen in 2021 online
City of Newcastle welcomed its largest number of new citizens yet via group virtual ceremonies on Tuesday, conferring Australian citizenship upon 190 people from 39 countries.
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Cheers to COVID-Safe picnics
Although it's not possible to get out to your favourite restaurant or watering hole at the moment, the city's beautiful parks are the perfect place to meet up with up family and friends for a COVID-Safe picnic, provided you're fully vaccinated.
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59,000 visitors to City’s Digital Library in its first year
Novocastrians have embraced the chance to learn digital skills and access cutting edge technology at the City's newest library, which has attracted more than 59,000 visitors in its first year.
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City pledges continued action on climate change
City of Newcastle continues to demonstrate its leadership in addressing climate change, with Councillors voting to join the international Cities Race to Zero and Cities Race to Resilience campaigns at Tuesday's Council meeting.
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City of Newcastle on track to appoint contractor for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade
Tenders for a construction contractor to complete the Stage 1 upgrade of Newcastle Ocean Baths have closed with City of Newcastle on track to appoint a head contractor at the October Council meeting.
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Newcastle 500 to return as Supercars season opener in March
Newcastle’s economy and COVID-hit tourism industry is set to benefit from the season opener of the 2022 Supercars Championship series converging in the city for the Newcastle 500 on 4-6 March.
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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28 September 2021
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 28 September 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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CN and Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation agree on $10 million contribution to long-awaited expansion project
Councillors will consider a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the City of Newcastle and the Newcastle Art Gallery Foundation at tonight's Council meeting, which outlines the organisations' shared commitment to the expansion project and the future of the cultural landmark.