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    24 Nov 2021

    City of Newcastle welcomes improvements to Infrastructure Contributions Bill after advocacy

    City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to amend its unpopular infrastructure contributions scheme following the Council's advocacy.

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    24 Nov 2021

    City trials world-leading technology in raingardens to keep waterways clean

    City of Newcastle is leading the trial and implementation of a new sustainable technology that improves cleanliness of stormwater runoff through an innovative filtration system used in garden beds along our city streets.  

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    23 Nov 2021

    Community feedback sought for Tennis Strategy

    City of Newcastle is inviting community feedback to help inform a new strategy that will guide the future provision and direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across the Newcastle local government area.  

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    23 Nov 2021

    Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23 November 2021

    Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 23 November 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.

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    22 Nov 2021

    Newcastle launches architectural design competition

    An exciting opportunity awaits inspited architects, with City of Newcastle together with property developers St Hilliers and The Spotlight Property Group launching a design competition for the redevelopment of 711 Hunter Street in the city's revitalised West-end.

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    21 Nov 2021

    Funding support takes entertainment outdoors this summer

    Newcastle's COVID-19 disrupted performing arts and live music industries will be reinvigorated by a new initiative which will see emerging performers work with experienced professionals to deliver live events in suburban parks.

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    21 Nov 2021

    Gregson Park's history celebrated in new Masterplan

    Future improvements to Hamilton's historic Gregson Park will be realised through a detailed Masterplan for the site, which will be presented to Councillors for adoption at Tuesday's Council meeting. 

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    19 Nov 2021

    Newcastle joins #RacismNotWelcome street sign campaign

    New street signs are being installed in key locations across Newcastle as part of a grassroots initative to sow that racism is not welcome within our community.

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    18 Nov 2021

    Exhibition turns back time to highlight Newcastle's transformative decade

    It's not unusual for a museum to turn back the clock to celebrate the way things were. But Newcastle Museum is focussing on the past to draw attention to the present, with an exhibition designed to highlight how the cityscape has changed during the last decade. 

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    16 Nov 2021

    COVID safe Council meeting

    Tonight's Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers. To ensure COVID safe practices for City of Newcastle's Council meetings, arrangements have been made for members of the public to observe the meeting from the digital library space on the ground floor of the City Administration Centre, in accordance with Public Health Orders.