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Head west for winter fun

Forget the sleep-in and head to Wallsend on Sunday for a day of entertainment, great food, a grand parade and Council's giant book giveaway.

Newcastle in Women's Rugby World Cup bid

Newcastle and Maitland have been unveiled as the proposed host cities as Australia contends to host the 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup.
 

City hails bicentenary of Macquarie Pier's first stone

Today marked 200 years since Macquarie Pier's construction began with a foundation stone laid by Governor Macquarie himself.

Natasha Walsh wins Kilgour Prize 2018 with self-portrait

Sydney-based artist Natasha Walsh is the recipient of the KILGOUR PRIZE 2018 for her intimate and delicate painting Within the Studio (self-portrait) 2017.
 

Jubilee Memorial returns home to Parnell Place Park

Newcastle's newly refurbished Jubilee Memorial was reinstalled in Parnell Place Park today to mark the opening of Local Government Week

Faces to heroic names honoured on website

A website expanding a hallowed World War One monument into an invaluable online history resource has been launched 100 years to the day after the original stone tribute was unveiled.

New open-plan design for Beresfield Library

Beresfield Library officially reopened today following a major renovation with a crowd on hand to celebrate its flexible, open-space design.

 

Grants bring boost for music, sport and culture across city

Festival lovers will be spoilt for choice with rock, classical music and comedy events all receiving support from Council's annual Event Sponsorship Program.
 

Financial assistance offered to inner-city businesses

Newcastle City Council has invited businesses suffering hardship from construction of the city's light rail project to apply for financial assistance.

Council update Tuesday 24 July 2018

Following is a summary of the ordinary Council meeting for Tuesday 24 July 2018: NB: it not a full record of resolutions.