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Surge in development to inject $1.8 billion into local economy
Newcastle's revitalisation and transformation continues with a record $1.8 billion of development approved over the past 12 months set to generate approximately 3,500 direct jobs and buoy the local economy.
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Record investment celebrated as challenging year comes to a close
City of Newcastle (CN) staff are being congratulated for their achievements during a challenging 12 months after delivering another record capital works program, uninterrupted community services and a targeted response to the pandemic.
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Keeping our kids safe over the holidays
City of Newcastle has again teamed up with Little Blue Dinosaur to promote safety and reduce child pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the city.
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Women claim almost three quarters of spots on new Council
Nine women have today been confirmed as elected to Newcastle City Council, a first in the City’s 220-year history.
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Landmark Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition receives national recognition
A Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition that showcased works of art never before seen outside of the Torres Strait has this week been announced as the winner of the Promoting Indigenous Recognition Award at the National Local Government Awards.
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Work begins on upgrade to National Park Netball Courts
The revitalisation of National Park's popular sporting precincts is set to continue with a $627,000
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Art illuminates city spaces at night through interactive smart city technology
Iconic artworks from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection will provide interactive night-time attractions to liven up underutilised public spaces across the city.
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Roaring good time in store at Newcastle Museum as visitors vote for best dinosaur in show
The Local Government elections may be over, but there's another ballot looming for Novocastrians this month when the latest exhibition opens at Newcastle Museum.
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Annual sand top ups needed for Stockton coastline
An ongoing program of sand nourishment will be the best way to provide a buffer for the coastline and beach amenity at Stockton according to a City of Newcastle evaluation, which considered a range of options for long term coastal management.
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City of Newcastle projects receive $1.2 million funding boost
A café and community facility at Newcastle's favourite nature reserve and an improved cycling link between the University of Newcastle and the city centre have received almost $1.2 million from the NSW Government.