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City of Newcastle will shine a light on some of Australia's finest bird illustrations as part of a new exhibition from its rare book collection.  

City of Newcastle is supporting the academic pursuits of three University of Newcastle students by easing their financial burden with scholarships in 2023.

The second stage of the Newcastle Art Gallery expansion will begin next month after councillors last night unanimously awarded the $43.8 million contract for the main construction works to Hansen Yuncken Pty Ltd.

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Wednesday 26 April 2023. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.

Creative projects designed to increase visitation and boost economic activity in Hamilton, New Lambton and Wallsend business precincts will share in $150,000 as part of City of Newcastle’s annual Special Business Rate (SBR) program.

Young people are gearing up to take over Wheeler Place and Museum Park this Saturday with pop-up skate ramps, live music, market stalls, art exhibits and workshops to kick off Youth Week 2023 celebrations.

City of Newcastle (CN) will expedite processing a soon to be lodged Development Application by Iris Capital, to enable the demolition of the buildings located in Phase 3 of its award-winning East End development.

With school holidays underway, families are celebrating City of Newcastle's ongoing investment in recreational spaces with five new local playgrounds officially opening for children with energy to burn.

It took to the skies in the 1970s as Australia's only homemade helicopter, but following decades in storage, its latest journey has been completed by road after being donated to the Newcastle Museum.

A comprehensive review has outlined a strategic path for the City to enhance and protect Newcastle's five public swimming pools for the community over the next 20 years.