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20 May 2021Calling all poets to help reinvigorate regional poetry scene
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens Libraries are joining forces in a bid to refresh the Hunter region’s poetry scene by offering a program of workshops and special events to both emerging and more experienced poets across the region.
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20 May 2021Digital storytelling workshops bring young imaginations to life
City of Newcastle’s Digital Library is playing host to a series of workshops to teach local young people skills to share stories through modern mediums like virtual reality, augmented reality and animation.
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19 May 2021City develops concept design for Newcastle Ocean Baths pool upgrade following community feedback
City of Newcastle has finalised the concept design for Stage 1 of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade which focuses on improving the ageing pools and lower promenades.
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18 May 2021City of Newcastle seeks community feedback on Harbour to Cathedral Corridor
City of Newcastle is inviting feedback from the community on the Harbour to Cathedral Corridor (Stairway to Heaven) concept, which proposes to link Christ Church Cathedral to the Harbour via a grand staircase.
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17 May 2021eSafety focus for Libraries and Information Week
Newcastle Libraries is celebrating Australian Library and Information Week with a series of community events highlighting the skills and resilience needed to navigate the digital world.
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17 May 2021City's four-legged residents to benefit from further off leash area improvements
Improvements to the popular off leash area located in Islington Park will soon get underway to increase safety for local pooches and enhance usability of the park.
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14 May 2021Cutting-edge technology unlocks new ways to preserve and share Newcastle’s stories
Rare and fragile items dating back to the early 1800s are now able to be digitally preserved for future generations via City of Newcastle's new high-tech digitisation lab.
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11 May 2021New 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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09 May 2021Film 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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09 May 2021Potential 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.
