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New exhibition gives unique perspective on city landmarks
A new exhibition highlighting the beauty of everyday objects will also provide a snapshot in time of Newcastle’s ever-evolving history.
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Film series uncovers stories of Newcastle
Newcastle’s role in a 19th century art revolution that preserved important Aboriginal cultural knowledge has been highlighted in a new film.
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Potential new residents get a taste of Newcastle’s best as part of targeted relocation program
Over 70 talented, skilled and entrepreneurial individuals from across metropolitan Australia were acquainted with Newcastle this weekend.
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City prepares locals for future jobs through ‘New Skills’ Program
City of Newcastle is helping local businesses gain the skills to make the most of Newcastle’s emerging new economic opportunities with a $385,000 investment in its New Skills Program.
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Airport runway upgrade a boon for Greater Newcastle
City of Newcastle has welcomed news that the Federal Government has committed $66 million towards Newcastle Airport’s runway upgrade as part of today’s Federal Budget announcement.
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Newcastle’s ‘forgotten diva’ Florence Austral celebrated in new exhibition
Newcastle Libraries will celebrate the significant contribution to the city’s arts community made by world-renowned opera singer, Florence Austral, with a curated exhibition and program of events for the community to learn all about her life.
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City opens record $1 million grants and sponsorships round
Community and sporting groups, businesses, tourism and event operators are invited to apply for almost $1 million of community grants and sponsorship funding from City of Newcastle.
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April’s events see hotel occupancy bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels
Newcastle’s visitor economy received a major economic injection as a result of the City’s Event Packed April with industry data showing the accommodation sector returning to pre-COVID occupancy levels.
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Livestream brings world’s finest authors to Newcastle’s Digital Library
Newcastle book lovers are being given access to one of Australia’s largest literary events thanks to a collaboration between City of Newcastle and the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
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City welcomes 150 new citizens with return to face-to-face ceremonies
City of Newcastle embraced the return to face-to-face Australian Citizenship Ceremonies on Wednesday, welcoming 150 new citizens from 39 countries in a COVIDsafe ceremony at the Civic Theatre.