Newcastle

Final touches are being applied to two Newcastle coastline venue. Shepherds Hill Cottage and the Dixon Park Beach kiosk on Bathers Way now need operators to bring them to life. City of Newcastle Lord Mayor Nelmes said the upgrade and subsequent openings of these two venues under new operators will

City continues commitment to mitigating Wallsend flooding. Newcastle council has called tenders for installation of a channel bypass adjacent to the existing bridge and demolition of a vacant building next to Nelson Street bridge. Ironbark Creek Channel at the Nelson Street Bridge. Building on the right to be demolished. Widening

The management of Stockton’s coastal areas was a priority when City of Newcastle met with the Stockton Community Liaison Group (SCLG) and the relevant northern landholders: Hunter Water Corporation, Defence Housing, Family and Community Services, and Crown Lands recently. The Stockton Coastal Management Program (CMP) 2020 was certified by the NSW Government last August.

Newcastle will launch the Australian leg of the world pro surfing tour, with 52 of the best surfers from across the globe to converge on the city in April. Held at Merewether Beach from the start of April, it is the first Australian stop on the World Surf League (WSL)’s

NSW Government announced 11 projects to be delivered under the Newcastle Port Community Contribution (NPCC) Fund. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said the projects will share $1.1 million from round six of the NPCC Fund, with 75 per cent of funding allocated to community organisations and not for profit organisations. Mr

Council Street, Cooks Hill reopens with $6 million overhaul. City of Newcastle has completed a $6 million upgrade of Council Street with 8,000 new street plants, 18 new trees, additional parking spaces, public art and storm water improvements at the heart of Cooks Hill’s eat-street. Three Monkeys Cafe owner Anthony

Tenders called for Dixon Park Kiosk renovation. City of Newcastle plans to revitalise Dixon Park with contracts to revamp the Dixon Park kiosk open to tender. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes walks with Carly, Hayley, Ruby-Lou and Ginger the dog. The project will see the kiosk building transformed into an improved

Design consultant GHD will oversee concept designs for Stage 1 of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade. The works are a staged project that will begin with the restoration of the pool and its promenades. Consultation and assessments will continue for the upper concourse and pavilion. City of Newcastle will fully

The City of Newcastle realised a former Novocastrian’s long-held ambition to become an ambassador for the city today. The Key to the City was awarded to Her Excellency, the Honourable Patricia Forsythe AM, in recognition of her lifelong service to democracy, diplomacy, and business. Australian High Commissioner to New Zealand,

Newcastle Takes Up Pole Position for 2022 Supercars Season. Supercars return to the city in 2022 when Newcastle hosts the season opener of the Repco Supercars Championship series.  Ford Mustang GT of Will Davison in August 2019. Photo: Kytabu The major motorsport event is back on the Newcastle street circuit

Stockton’s Mitchell Street facelift imminent. City of Newcastle will increase the number of street trees in Stockton’s main street from three to 40 as part of a $3.3 million upgrade to start in early 2021. Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen, Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Stockton business owner Lucas Gresham on the corner of Mitchell Street and King Street

City’s westward move delivers new era of modern service. City of Newcastle has now closed out all four projects associated with its move to a new administrative building at 12 Stewart Avenue in Newcastle West.  With the work complete, City of Newcastle can now report to the public on the total cost of each of the four projects. This decision is

Wallsend sports hub and Kotara shopping centre get state funds. An active sports hub in Wallsend and the long-awaited upgrade of the local centre at Blackbutt Village in New Lambton, have jointly received a $1 million boost from the NSW Government’s Resources for Regions program. Concept plan for Orchardtown Road,

Newcastle celebrates 40th Sister City anniversary with Ube, Japan. City of Newcastle honoured a relationship steeped in history and culture  on the 40th anniversary of the Sister City declaration between Newcastle and Ube, Japan. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes presents the commemorative book to the Consul-General of Japan in Sydney, Mr

City of Newcastle announces a five-year climate plan. Newcastle council will deploy a fleet of electric vehicles, build additional renewables and battery storage, and switch city lighting to LEDs in a five year Climate Action Plan. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen at Summerhill solar farm.

The future of Newcastle’s National Park is being reviewed as the city population density increases. With an extra 4,000 homes expected in Newcastle city area by 2036, council is investigating improvements to it’s largest community space. Hockey on National Park playing fields, 22 July 1972, from the K.G. Edwards collection,