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Newcastle dentist’s lost WW1 letters revealed
A book about the World War One experiences of Newcastle dentist Ben Champion, who returned from Europe an amputee, will be launched at Newcastle Library on Tuesday 30 April.
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High seas beckon for budding adventurer
Masts, bows, hulls and davits are all unfamiliar terms to Mayfield’s Anna Gibson right now -- but they won’t be for long thanks to a City of Newcastle grant.
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New model for Business Improvement Associations to go on public exhibition
A potential new Business Improvement Association (BIA) for The Junction, reactivation of the Mayfield BIA and up to $100,000 in annual funding for each of the City’s existing four BIAs are among reforms recommended in a report to be considered by Council next week.
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City set for healthy budget surplus
City of Newcastle will in 2019/20 deliver a sixth consecutive budget surplus, as documented in its draft budget presented to the public today.
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City strengthens Anzac Day partnerships
City of Newcastle’s strong commitment to commemorating the Anzac spirit continues with a $100,000 Presenting Partner sponsorship ensuring the delivery of the second largest Anzac Dawn Service in Australia.
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City budget targets young talent
When the City of Newcastle announces its proposed 2019/20 budget next Wednesday, it will include a commitment of more than $2.5 million to fund 44 roles targeted at recent university graduates and undergraduates, aspiring trainees and apprentices.
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First fenced park planned for City’s pooches
City of Newcastle will build the city’s first fenced dog park where owners can legally let their dogs roam free inside their very own playground.
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City steps up to fund Park and Ride
City of Newcastle will fund the operation of Park and Ride for at least another month after Transport for NSW (TfNSW) failed to commit to the highly popular service beyond March.
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Statement on Business Improvement Associations
Business Improvement Association (BIA) Newcastle Now has been issued a ‘please explain’ over a $1.1 million discrepancy relating to employee expenses. This follows a review of financial figures provided by Newcastle Now as part of a City of Newcastle review of BIAs and their operations
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Council update: Tuesday 26 March 2019
Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting for Tuesday 26 March 2019. NB: It is not a full record of resolutions.