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Council supports marriage equality

Newcastle City Council has resolved to support the 'yes' campaign in Australia's current marriage-law plebiscite after reaffirming a commitment to marriage equality made in 2015.

Council commences new three-year term

Returned Councillor Declan Clausen was elected Deputy Lord Mayor at the first ordinary meeting of Newcastle City Council's 2017-2020 term tonight.

Piano Lessons comes to Civic Theatre Newcastle 6-7 October

Award-winning concert pianist Anna Goldsworthy’s deeply felt best-selling memoir, Piano Lessons, is brought to life as the stage adaptation comes to the Civic Theatre Newcastle for two shows, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 October.

Right to Know Week 2017

Newcastle City Council has joined the Information and Privacy Commission of NSW as an official Champion during Right to Know Week 2017 (25 September – 1 October 2017). The right of every individual in NSW to access government held information is protected by the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
 

East End road works

Planning a trip into Newcastle city centre from Sunday 24 September to Thursday 28 September ? A bunch of roads are getting asphalted, here is what you need to know. 

Spring into the school holidays

Looking for family fun and kids' activities in the Spring school holidays? Newcastle City Council has a full range of workshops and activities to keep everyone busy and happy at Newcastle Art Gallery, Newcastle Museum, Newcastle Region Library and Blackbutt Reserve.
 

Landfill site evolving to minimise waste costs

A new section of landfill inside the Summerhill Waste Management Centre has begun receiving waste after significant investment by Newcastle City Council to meet the needs of the city's growing population.

Water safety campaign helps tourists stay safe

'Never swim alone, stay between the flags' and 'ask lifeguards for help' are among water safety tips printed in three different languages for overseas visitors this summer.
 

Newcastle Ocean Baths overhaul begins

Preparatory work on redevelopment of the Newcastle Ocean Baths is underway with demolition of an unsafe part of the structure and reinforcement of the facility's heritage façade.
 

Bike week celebrates future on two wheels

Newcastle City Council will celebrate Bike Week 2017 with the 17^th annual free community breakfast for cyclists at Lambton Park.