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Art Gallery to re-open next week
Newcastle Art Gallery will re-open Tuesday following the NSW Premier’s announcement that cultural institutions can re-open from 1 June amid easing COVID-19 restrictions.
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City of Newcastle confirmed as a key player on the Deputy Premier's Stockton Erosion Taskforce
City of Newcastle has welcomed news that mass sand nourishment for Stockton Beach is a step closer following the Deputy Premier’s announcement of the Stockton Erosion Taskforce’s membership and terms of reference.
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Special Activation Precinct great win for region
City of Newcastle has welcomed the announcement of a Special Activation Precinct at Williamtown that’s expected to generate jobs and boost the greater Newcastle economy.
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Additional upgrades for streets around Mall
Wider footpaths for outdoor dining, new landscaping and a traffic closure to help activate two long-dormant laneways are among additional plans approved for streets surrounding Hunter Street Mall last night.
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City of Newcastle tackles COVID-19 unemployment through action and advocacy
Youth unemployment has been identified as a focus area for the COVID-19 City Taskforce.
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Council update: Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 26 May 2020
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 26 May 2020. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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No.1 Sportsground set for major revamp
Newcastle sporting fans craving top-class cricket and AFL matches will soon have it delivered on their doorstep as the City prepares for a major redevelopment of No.1 Sportsground.
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Strong take up of City’s COVID-19 support
Almost $1 million in household and commercial rate payments have been deferred and substantial rent relief has been extended to small businesses and community organisations under City of Newcastle’s COVID-19 support package.
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Weather warning for this weekend
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for today, Saturday and Sunday.
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Newcastle Ocean Baths restoration to receive $9.5 million from sale of local buildings
The Newcastle Ocean Baths will inherit $9.5 million towards its long-awaited restoration should Councillors agree to the sale of three City of Newcastle owned buildings.