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Six distinguished alumni of the New Colombo Plan Scholarship Program who completed their studies at the University of Newcastle have received keys to the city in recognition of their work to promote Newcastle internationally. 

City of Newcastle is encouraging local green thumbs to spruce up their neighbourhood by entering the new 'Green Our City' competition. 

Elton John will rock McDonald Jones Stadium during an upcoming international tour as the first major event announced under a historic partnership between City of Newcastle and Venues NSW. 

Household bin collections are set to change for some properties across Newcastle to enhance service and processing efficiency at the kerbside. 

City of Newcastle has commenced the next stage of its award-winning Ironbark Creek rehabilitation project, targeting 350 metres of creek from Croudace Road, Elermore Vale, to Lewis Street Oval, Wallsend.

Large and powerful surf conditions combined with high tides have impacted sections of Newcastle's coastline over the weekend. This has been compounded by recent severe weather events. 

Newcastle residents affected by the severe weather event that began on 27 June will now be able to access government-funded disaster relief payments. 

A scholarship program designed to foster emerging talent within Newcastle's creative community will culminate in a month-long exhibition of LGBTIQ+ artists at Newcastle Museum.

A 9.6-hectare section of the Hexham Wetlands used by the Awabakal people as a place of spiritual connection and ceremony has become the first site in Newcastle officially protected with an Aboriginal Place declaration by the NSW Minister for Heritage. 

A survey seeking community feedback on proposed changes to timed parking at New Lambton's Blackbutt Village launched today as part of a $3.7 million upgrade of the popular local centre.