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Richmond Vale Rail Trail a step closer
The landmark Richmond Vale Rail Trail project has reached an important approval milestone, with future work set to rejuvenate the historic rail line as a new regional shared path for the community and visitors.
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Celebrate inclusion on International Day of People with Disability
City of Newcastle is calling for comment on its new draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) as part of its commitment to creating an accessible and inclusive community.
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Festive fun comes to Newcastle's Civic precinct
Newcastle's Wheeler Place will play host to festive fun as the Civic precinct is transformed with an 11-metre-high Christmas tree and family-friendly activities.
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Civic Theatre set to reignite city with live performances in 2022
A sizzling new schedule of shows will reignite Newcastle audiences’ passion for live performance following the online launch of Civic Theatre’s new subscription season.
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Unique digital exhibition to reflect on the HIV crisis in the Hunter
A new exhibition at Newcastle’s Digital Library is delving into the collective memories of locals to provide a unique insight into the history of the AIDS epidemic in the Hunter.
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New laws get tough on abandoned shopping trolleys
Supermarket operators could be hit with an on the spot fine of $660 for not collecting abandoned shopping trolleys following advocacy by the City of Newcastle.
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Share your ideas for Georgetown local centre upgrade
City of Newcastle has begun community consultation with local residents and business owners to understand views on safety, parking and public spaces in the Georgetown Local Centre area.
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War on graffiti expands through youth community partnership
Young people convicted of vandalising local properties will now be required to remove graffiti from shop fronts, as well as the walls of homes and businesses thanks to a partnership between the City of Newcastle and the NSW Government.
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Donate items to your local library for those in need this Christmas
Locals are being encouraged to donate non-perishable food and toiletry items as part of the 2021 Newcastle Libraries Christmas Giving Appeal.
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New Year's Eve celebration to welcome in the Newcastle new year
Newcastle will farewell 2021 with a spectacular return of New Year's Eve celebrations to the Foreshore, with the much-loved family-friendly event to be capped off with a dazzling 9pm fireworks display.