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Service upgrades for Park and Ride
Getting to and from work in the city is about to get even easier with earlier afternoon services added to Newcastle City Council’s Park and Ride service.
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Acoustic comforts heat up Darby Street
Live acoustic music performances in warm, cosy settings will make for an intimate wintry vibe inside Darby Street businesses this Saturday.
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$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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Trees 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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New 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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Replacement pines planted on Foreshore
Work crews have planted the first replacement Norfolk Island Pines in Foreshore Park near Nobbys Beach.
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Howard 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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Lord 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. -
City 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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Park 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.