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City projects and priorities

Fire up your creativity these school holidays

With so many unique events and workshops happening in Newcastle there’s something for everyone. Take part in digital and coding challenges at Newcastle Digital Library, science experiments at Newcastle Museum, or get artistic with cupcakes at Newcastle Art Gallery.
What’s good in your hood?

The largest social research project in Australian history is underway with the 2021 Australian Liveability Census. Have your say today and pave the way for things that matter to your community every day.
Candidate Information Sessions

If this sounds like you, please join us for one of two information sessions on Tuesday 6 July 2021.
You can attend in person or via zoom and registration is essential. Click through to find out more and book your place.
Are you having trouble paying your rates?

If you’re experiencing financial difficulties there are a number of ways we can help. Find out more.
Throsby, Styx and Cottage Creek Flood Study

We are updating the Flood Study; if you are east of John Hunter Hospital, share your stories on our Have Your Say page.
Support local business

There's still time to redeem your Dine & Discover vouchers so get out and explore all our wonderful city has to offer.

latest news

Community given sneak peek of library upgrade to celebrate 150 years of Lambton

Lambton locals are set to be given a sneak peek at the restoration of the city’s oldest library building as part of a celebration of Lambton’s 150^th anniversary occurring this week.
Hunter Homeless Connect benefits from Lord Mayor’s prayer breakfast support

A local organisation that provides vital support to people who are experiencing homelessness or doing it tough is the beneficiary of the 2021 Annual Lord Mayor Prayer Breakfast.
Vice Regal visit to mark completion of Newcastle City Hall restoration

Australia’s Head of State will next week join City of Newcastle officials, key project stakeholders and esteemed guests in marking the completion of the exterior restoration works to Newcastle City Hall.
City invites community input to imagine ‘a place for everyone’

City of Newcastle is inviting the community to identify the barriers to social inclusion as it develops a new Social Strategy that will provide the foundations for a range of planning decisions to make Newcastle a more liveable and inclusive community.
Newcastle Museum exhibit earns industry’s highest honour at national awards

Newcastle Museum has beaten some of the most prestigious cultural institutions across the country to earn the industry’s highest national accolade, the National MAGNA.
Mentoring program gives rise to more tourism experiences in Newcastle

Sourdough making classes, quirky art workshops and sight-seeing bike rides with a twist will be served up to tourists as part of a push to expand Newcastle’s tourism experiences.