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Catch A Ticket to Paradise? exhibition at Newcastle Museum
A Greek girl, sent across the world to marry a man she’d never met; an African journalist fleeing for his life; and a stateless baby born in India to Iranian parents, are just some of the human stories in A Ticket to Paradise?, opening 6 March at Newcastle Museum.
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THE ISLAND exhibition at Newcastle Art Gallery contemplates the plight of asylum seekers
Newcastle Art Gallery showcases Sydney-based artist Alex Seton's intricately-carved marble sculptures in ALEX SETON: THE ISLAND.This compelling and highly topical exhibition contemplates and questions Australia’s role in the asylum debate. -
Council driving innovation in small business
Newcastle City Council will help small businesses leverage innovation to improve their operations and bottom line as part of the NSW Government’s Back to Business Week.
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National Geographic Traveler names Newcastle a Smart City
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Geographic Traveler has announced Newcastle, Australia, as part of its Smart Cities series dedicated to celebrating cities that have risen to the challenges of 21st century urban life. -
Foreshore access during Supercars preparation
Newcastle City Council has reaffirmed that access to the Foreshore and East End will be maintained during the inaugural Supercars Newcastle 500 event.
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Jasper Jones comes to Civic Theatre
Described as Australia's own To Kill a Mockingbird, Jasper Jones is a coming of age story set in Western Australia which follows a teenager over the summer of 1965 as he gets caught up in the aftermath of a murder in a small-town.
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Class in for multicultural business program
Syrian software developers, aspiring restaurateurs and a tailor were among enthusiastic enrolments at today's launch of a Multicultural Small Business Program.
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Esplanade upgrade extended for Bathers Way
Newcastle City Council will transform Shortland Esplanade between Zaara Street and Watt Street by extending the traffic and amenity improvements already made between Nobbys and Newcastle beaches. -
Council update ordinary council meeting 14 February 2017
Following is a summary of the ordinary council meeting of Tuesday 14 February 2017. Note: It is not a record of resolutions. -
No merger tick of approval for city vision
Newcastle City Council welcomes the NSW Government's decision not to merge it with Port Stephens Council as a win for the city's long-term vision.