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Statement on coastal damage following weekend weather event
Large and powerful surf conditions combined with high tides have impacted sections of Newcastle's coastline over the weekend. This has been compounded by recent severe weather events.
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City of Newcastle welcomes disaster relief for local community
Newcastle residents affected by the severe weather event that began on 27 June will now be able to access government-funded disaster relief payments.
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Newcastle Museum exhibition celebrates diversity and depth of creative talent in community
A scholarship program designed to foster emerging talent within Newcastle's creative community will culminate in a month-long exhibition of LGBTIQ+ artists at Newcastle Museum.
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NSW Government declaration to protect cultural significance of Aboriginal ceremonial site
A 9.6-hectare section of the Hexham Wetlands used by the Awabakal people as a place of spiritual connection and ceremony has become the first site in Newcastle officially protected with an Aboriginal Place declaration by the NSW Minister for Heritage.
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Community feedback sought on parking at Blackbutt Village
A survey seeking community feedback on proposed changes to timed parking at New Lambton's Blackbutt Village launched today as part of a $3.7 million upgrade of the popular local centre.
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Inspirational OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn visits Newcastle during Library and Information Week
Inspirational leader Ronni Kahn will share her passion for sustainability as part of City of Newcastle’s annual Humble Lecture to celebrate Australian Library and Information Week.
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Weather warning
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting hazardous surf conditions and strong winds for Newcastle’s coastline between Sunday 3 July and Monday 4 July, with elevated swells again on Tuesday 4 July.
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Weather warning
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is predicting hazardous surf conditions and strong winds for Newcastle’s coastline between Sunday 3 July and Monday 4 July, with elevated swells again on Tuesday 4 July.
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Indigenous stories in the spotlight this NAIDOC Week
A new film that tells the story of how the local Indigenous language was recorded and preserved in Newcastle 200 years ago will premiere on Sunday as part of Newcastle's NAIDOC Week celebrations.
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Community-focused app delivers positive outcomes during COVID-19
An innovative app developed by City of Newcastle (CN) as part of its $5.5 million COVID-19 Community Economic Resilience Package (CERP), generated more than 68,000 acts of kindness and injected more than $390,000 into local businesses to get them back on their feet.