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"Game changing" recreational hub for Stockton

A region-first urban skate plaza and playground with flying foxes and water features will breathe new life into Stockton and help promote both sides of Newcastle Harbour.

City extends warm welcome to Cold Chisel stars

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has hailed Cold Chisel's enduring bond with Newcastle after the band's return to their "second home" was confirmed as part of November's inaugural Coates Hire Newcastle 500.

Popping the cork on City Administration Centre's 40th birthday

It is known colloquially as the Wedding Cake, the Roundhouse, the Champagne Cork and the Shuttlecock, but no matter how it is described, Newcastle City Council's City Administration Centre has become an icon of the CBD skyline.
 

Council update - 20 June 2017

Following is a summary of the Public Voice, Briefing and Development Application Committee meetings held on Tuesday 20 June 2017. Note: It is not a record of resolutions. 

Work begins on shared community vision for Newcastle

Newcastle City Council is working on the next community strategic plan to guide Council spending and priorities for the next 10 years.
 

Stunning production of Thérèse Raquin comes to Civic Theatre

Dirty Pretty Theatre and Critical Stages bring to Newcastle a gripping, corseted thriller based on Emile Zola's landmark novel, Thérèse Raquin.

Council update - 13 June 2017

Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 13 June 2017. Note: It is not a record of resolutions. 

More shade and car parking on foreshore

State-of-the-art computer imaging shows how Newcastle City Council's Newcastle Foreshore tree replacement program will transform the area into a greener, more usable space for residents and visitors to the city.

Grants help make vibrant city

A sunset symphony by the sea, a multicultural bush dance and an exhibition of student interpretations of time and place in Newcastle have all received help from Council's annual grants and sponsorship program.

Melbourne Comedy Festival rolls into Newcastle for June long weekend

Buckle up Newcastle, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow is rolling into town for three big shows, 9-11 June nightly at 8pm!