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    08 Oct 2021

    Bathers Way just got even better

    Local coffee lovers will soon be flocking to Dixon Park Beach, with the arrival of a long-awaited kiosk in time for the busy Summer period.  

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    08 Oct 2021

    $450K in grants to support jobs and business growth

    A transition to clean energy, developing solutions to grow a circular economy and connecting refugees to career pathways have received funding under City of Newcastle's Community Support Grants Program. 

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    08 Oct 2021

    Hamilton’s James Street Plaza lights up

    Hamilton's James Street Plaza will be filled with colour and light every night following the installation of an interactive lighting display developed as part of City of Newcastle's transformation of this much-loved community space.

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    05 Oct 2021

    City of Newcastle welcomes its 500th citizen in 2021 online

    City of Newcastle welcomed its largest number of new citizens yet via group virtual ceremonies on Tuesday, conferring Australian citizenship upon 190 people from 39 countries. 

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    05 Oct 2021

    Cheers to COVID-Safe picnics

    Although it's not possible to get out to your favourite restaurant or watering hole at the moment, the city's beautiful parks are the perfect place to meet up with up family and friends for a COVID-Safe picnic, provided you're fully vaccinated.  

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    30 Sept 2021

    59,000 visitors to City’s Digital Library in its first year

    Novocastrians have embraced the chance to learn digital skills and access cutting edge technology at the City's newest library, which has attracted more than 59,000 visitors in its first year. 

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    30 Sept 2021

    City pledges continued action on climate change

    City of Newcastle continues to demonstrate its leadership in addressing climate change, with Councillors voting to join the international Cities Race to Zero and Cities Race to Resilience campaigns at Tuesday's Council meeting.

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    29 Sept 2021

    City of Newcastle on track to appoint contractor for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade

    Tenders for a construction contractor to complete the Stage 1 upgrade of Newcastle Ocean Baths have closed with City of Newcastle on track to appoint a head contractor at the October Council meeting.

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    29 Sept 2021

    Newcastle 500 to return as Supercars season opener in March

    Newcastle’s economy and COVID-hit tourism industry is set to benefit from the season opener of the 2022 Supercars Championship series converging in the city for the Newcastle 500 on 4-6 March. 

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    28 Sept 2021

    Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28 September 2021

    Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council Meeting of Tuesday 28 September 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.