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03 Dec 2019Newcastle's environmental initiatives win major award
City of Newcastle’s efforts to bring the city up to world-leading environmental standards through initiatives such as a 5MW solar farm, 5,000 new LED street lights and electric vehicle charging stations have earned it the leading prize in Local Government NSW’s (LGNSW) Excellence in the Environment Awards. -
27 Nov 2019City’s works program receives $4m boost to $84.8m
Reinforcing the Mitchell Street seawall at Stockton Beach, improving stormwater infrastructure and completing a five-megawatt solar farm are among projects to benefit from a multimillion-dollar boost to City of Newcastle’s current works program.
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26 Nov 2019Council Update Tuesday 26 November
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council Meeting for Tuesday 22 October 2019. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. -
26 Nov 2019Newcastle 500 delivers for city in 2019
The Supercars Newcastle 500 has delivered another successful event for the city in 2019.
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25 Nov 2019Stockton to see sand before Christmas
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government’s approval of its application to secure funding to deliver 5,500 tonnes of sand to the southern end of Stockton Beach as a short-term measure. -
21 Nov 2019Future of transport on show as City gears up for Supercars
Newcastle’s driverless shuttle will be available for racegoers and locals to test-ride in Wheeler Place this weekend.
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21 Nov 2019City to launch flagship cultural event in 2020
City of Newcastle has its sights on establishing a cultural festival with nation-wide appeal in 2020 and is looking to the community to help make it uniquely Novocastrian.
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21 Nov 2019Councillors to vote Tuesday evening on City’s first new library in 13 years
Councillors will be asked to support the City’s first new library since 2006, when they meet next Tuesday evening.
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20 Nov 2019Women’s support network gets Supercars boost
A second charity that helps women in need has been made a City of Newcastle charity partner for the 2019 Newcastle 500.
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19 Nov 2019City centre to come alive with new events and activations
Fifteen events and promotions ranging from a street basketball tournament to a public art festival will share in more than $820,000 in the first round of funding aimed at activating the city centre and other commercial areas.
