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11 June 2018$5m State grant for South Newcastle makeover
The NSW Government and Newcastle City Council have announced an $11m partnership to overhaul South Newcastle Beach below Shortland Esplanade.
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08 June 2018Trees to flourish in Cooks Hill
Street tree and native planting is underway in Bruce and Laman Streets Cooks Hill, as Council continues a planting program that has seen 900 new trees in the past year across Newcastle.
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07 June 2018New Council premises taking shape
Today we marked a milestone in the construction of Council's future Newcastle West premises, with a traditional topping out ceremony on the top floor of "Gateway 2".
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05 June 2018Replacement pines planted on Foreshore
Work crews have planted the first replacement Norfolk Island Pines in Foreshore Park near Nobbys Beach.
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03 June 2018Howard Mole named Freeman of the City
Tireless community volunteer Howard Mole has been named a Freeman of the City of Newcastle in recognition of decades of service to the city and its people.
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01 June 2018Lord Mayor's breakfast supports Zara's House
Chosen for bringing together caring citizens and refugees in social and vocational activities, Zara's House received funds at the annual Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. -
01 June 2018City invites guests to help with whale count
To kick off the whale-watching season today, Newcastle City Council is inviting local families and those from farther afield to come and take part in an annual whale count on Sunday 24 June.
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31 May 2018Park and ride for free on 1 and 8 June
Council's park and ride service will operate for free on Friday 1 and Friday 8 June to help commuters get to work on time as disruption due to light rail construction reaches its peak.
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28 May 2018More off-leash parks for Newcastle pooches
Newcastle is a city that is passionate about its parks, its beaches and the outdoors, and Novocastrians are also passionate about our pooches.
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28 May 2018Smart City technology to increase access to Aboriginal language and heritage
Council is trialling new interactive signage at eight landforms such as the Harbour, Nobbys Headland and Shepherds Hill to increase the visibility and usage of dual names for the sites.
