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13 July 2020New map offers helicopter view of local development
A bird’s eye view of all development applications in Newcastle is now available online via an interactive aerial map on the City’s website.
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12 July 2020Weather warning for Newcastle and Hunter
City of Newcastle has implemented safety precautions ahead of an east coast low forecast to build today and tomorrow.
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09 July 2020City supports accredited training for COVID affected workers
Newcastle small business workers now have access to free accredited online training as part of an initiative of City of Newcastle delivered through TAFE NSW, the University of Newcastle and Novaskill.
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08 July 2020City Taskforce Update 3 July 2020
The City Taskforce, a collaboration of 17 leading organisations and employers, chaired by Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes City of Newcastle, held its fifth meeting today via Zoom. The Taskforce was formed to develop a collaborative approach to the City’s response to COVID-19, from crisis to recovery and beyond.
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06 July 2020Wheels turning on driverless vehicle trial
The first ever driverless vehicle to mix with traffic on Newcastle’s roads has started ferrying passengers along Wharf Road as part of a three-month trial.
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05 July 2020Affordable school holiday fun at City’s cultural venues
City of Newcastle is ready to welcome families back to some of its recently reopened facilities these school holidays while providing a range of online opportunities to be creative, experiment with science, or make something memorable.
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04 July 2020Winter sport returns across the city
Winter sports return today after City of Newcastle staff worked with sporting associations, clubs and neighbouring councils to support the resumption of competition and ensure a safe and consistent approach.
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03 July 2020Funds for City’s most vulnerable a far-reaching boost for stretched community sector
Thirty-one community organisations have jointly received $550,000 to support the provision of critical services made urgent by COVID-19.
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02 July 2020Newcastle back in business and ready to host events
Newcastle is ready to accommodate an influx of new event bookings as the City reopens the doors for functions at its key venues. Function rooms located within City Hall and the Fort Scratchley Function Centre are now available for hire, with COVIDSafe plans in place to ensure the safety of attendees.
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02 July 2020Pop-up cycleway for Honeysuckle Drive
City of Newcastle has partnered with Transport for NSW to create a temporary cycleway along Honeysuckle Drive to improve connectivity between Steel Street and Worth Place while major construction projects are completed in the area.
