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    02 Aug 2020

    Wallsend Library closes as a precaution

    Strictly as a precaution, Wallsend Library is temporarily closed following a public health alert from NSW Health. 

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    31 July 2020

    Michael Bell wins KILGOUR PRIZE 2020

    Local Mambo artist and art teacher Michael Bell has won the prestigious KILGOUR PRIZE 2020 with a whimsical double self-portrait.

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    30 July 2020

    City invests $500,000 in supporting COVID-19 hit local industries

    Newcastle’s tourism, entertainment and arts community will benefit from more than $500,000 from the City of Newcastle to city-shaping projects targeting those industries hardest hit by COVID-19.

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    29 July 2020

    Council gives preliminary tick to new climate action plan

    City of Newcastle will lead the way to a net zero emissions future by reducing greenhouse gasses while implementing a range of environmental efficiencies under a five-year action plan endorsed for public exhibition tonight.

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    28 July 2020

    Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28 July 2020

    A summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 28 July 2020

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    27 July 2020

    Weather update

    The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast large and powerful surf conditions hazardous to coastal activities today and tomorrow.

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    27 July 2020

    Wallsend gets $2 million overhaul

    City of Newcastle is investing $2 million to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in Wallsend’s local centre while opening the conversation on its long-term masterplan.

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    24 July 2020

    City shores up Marine Rescue with a permanent home at Stockton

    A new long-term base has been found for Marine Rescue on the Stockton foreshore after five years without a permanent home.

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    23 July 2020

    Million-dollar boost for COVID-affected sectors

    Events, place activations and initiatives to re-energise Newcastle and boost the local economy are now eligible for a record $1.3 million in funding from the City. 

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    23 July 2020

    Stockton Erosion Update

    City of Newcastle will relocate the two remaining beachfront cabins at Stockton Beach Holiday Park to higher ground away from the threat of erosion within the south west corner of the park this Friday.