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17 Mar 2020City’s cultural facilities’ response to COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, the Federal Government has introduced social distancing measures, which include limiting non-essential organised gatherings of 500 people or more. -
13 Mar 2020City working with key partners on COVID-19 response
City of Newcastle is working in collaboration with government partners including NSW Health to ensure our city is prepared in the event of further spread of COVID-19 to the region.
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13 Mar 2020COVID-19: how we are responding
Our employees are monitoring developments relating to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) daily and assessing any potential impact on city services and events.
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12 Mar 2020
Statement on Hamilton Carnivale
Hamilton Carnivale has previously been hosted by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce, which has recently seen a number of directors resign, has chosen not to apply to Council for funding or support to run Carnivale this year.
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11 Mar 2020Paul Jennings display calls library in world first
The haunted dunny from children’s bookRound the Twist and Paul Jennings’ colourful sea creature in The Fisherman and the Theefysprayare among characters and scenes in a new exhibition inspired by the famous writer.
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05 Mar 2020Aboriginal ingenuity on exhibition at Museum
The skills, culture and adaptability of First Nations people will be showcased at Newcastle Museum when the improvisational genius of the famous Bush Mechanics is complemented by a display of locally made possum skin cloaks and weaving.
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04 Mar 2020City working collaboratively with Worimi community on Stockton cabin relocation
City of Newcastle is working with Worimi Land Council and local elders to develop a Plan of Management for Rawson Park Reserve in order to protect Aboriginal heritage.
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04 Mar 2020Newcastle Ocean Baths closure notice
Newcastle Ocean Baths will be closed until at least next week due to a build-up of sand and debris which is blocking the water channel between the baths and the ocean.
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02 Mar 2020Bumper weekend of events set to attract thousands
The City will come alive this weekend with Newcastle hosting multiple major events including world class sport, live music and family entertainment.
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26 Feb 2020Council gives outdoor dining fees the chop
Newcastle’s restaurants and cafes will no longer pay fees for outdoor dining after Council scrapped the charges right across the city last night.
