Hunter region could be caught short by early power station closures. The reports of early coal-fired power station closures in the region should trigger accelerated diversification efforts for the Hunter, including the establishment of the Hunter 2050 Foundation. According to
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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
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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
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Hawks Nest dingo management ongoing. Concerns at increased activity and concerning behaviour from dingoes in the Hawks Nest area. A dingo/wild dog management procedure adopted by MidCoast Council is based on a risk management model that has been successful on
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Newcastle Grammar School’s Wicked flies into Newcastle in a magical production to enthrall all ages. Wicked, the hit Broadway musical that follows the extraordinary adventures of the witches of Oz, will be presented by Newcastle Grammar School at the Civic
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What does the future hold for your child’s online privacy? The age of technology comes with myriad benefits, and also means we have become dependent on the internet for almost everything. Image from pixabay.com As research gets better, computer chips
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Work starts this week on Tuncurry’s rock pool surrounds. The project to upgrade the promenade will be carried out in two distinct stages, beginning with the area directly in front of the café. In this first stage, the shared walkway
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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
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Branxton to Greta Cycleway works kick off. Cessnock City Council said work has started on the construction of the Branxton to Greta cycleway. xxxx Council secured $1,950,000 under Round 4 of the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund to build
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Arts Festival makes Newcastle the place to visit this month. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister,
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New Bridges Increase Freight Loads Across the Upper Hunter. Three three bridges in the Upper Hunter are being upgraded to allow unrestricted B-double access. Double-B (two bogie) truck. Photo ~ Scott Davis on Wikimedia Dungog Shire Council Mayor John Connors
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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
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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
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Two jet fighter planes – a Macchi and a Mirage – are making their home at Scone Regional Airport. Restored by volunteers. they will become part of the Warbird Visitor Attraction. The Mirage A3-44 will travel by road from the
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Community grants of up to $6000 are on offer for the Vibrant Spaces Fund, Community Event Development Fund and Community Support Fund. Artist Jordan Lucky painting a mural in Nelson Bay Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says the grants are
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Barrington Coast is the glorious coastal, waterland, and mountainous expanse of one of NSW’s most beautiful regions. MidCoast Council is promoting it as a destination on a tourism website “Barrington Coast” to showcase the immersive experiences of the region. Bundabah,
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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
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Mayor repeats calls for a better Singleton bypass of the New England Highway to avoid “bittersweet” outcome Mayor of Singleton, Cr Sue Moore has again called on the NSW Government to reconsider its plans for the Singleton bypass of the
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Bulky waste collection to resume in 2021. Yearly bulky waste and scrap metal kerbside collection service resumes for the MidCoast region in 2021. The service was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. The service offers residents a way to dispose
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Yalawanyi Ganya’s first exhibition. The public gallery space at MidCoast Council’s admin centre – Yalawanyi Ganya – has an inaugural exhibit close to curator Rachel Piercy’s heart. Saltwater Freshwater weavings – a collaboration between local Aboriginal Elders and community members,
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Live music in Lake Mac is back in 2021. It’s time to celebrate the music industry again in 2021 with our series of live music events starting back up from Thursday 28 January. Live Music Lake Mac will give music
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Singleton has tripled investment for sport and recreation this year. Council released a list of projects for sports facilities across the local government area, including a new surface for Howe Park, sport lighting upgrades, and the continued roll out of
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Pop-up legal clinic returns to support the Newcastle community. University of Newcastle Legal Centre’s pop-up clinic at Merewether beach is returning to offer free legal advice to people struggling with law-related matters. Staffed by law students and social work students in their final
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Lake Street planning proposal. Residents can comment on a proposal to rezone land at Lake Street, Forster to high-density redevelopment. Artists concept of possible Lake Street redevelopment. The total combined site area of the proposed rezoning is approximately 9,015m2 and
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Full program of City’s inaugural New Annual festival. An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture, and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister, feature in
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Suburb’s colourful history revealed with new heritage trail at Warners Bay. A new heritage walk in Warners Bay reflects on a time when the town centre was little more than an overnight camp for bullock teamsters, and when a billabong
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Council Director Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan said residents and businesses who find graffiti on their property can get a free graffiti removal kit from council. The longer graffiti remains visible, the more likely it is to increase,” Ms Vaughan said.
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Consultation underway on a rate rise to secure council sustainability. Central Coast Council is encouraging the community to have their say on options for a rate rise to secure the long-term financial sustainability and service delivery for the Central Coast.
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Singleton residents encouraged to celebrate the #SpiritofSingleton online this Australia Day. Singleton residents are being encouraged to get into the spirit of Singleton online this Australia Day to share what it means to be an Australian as part of Council’s
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Go ahead for new Windale hub. Construction is poised to begin this year on a multi-purpose centre in Windale featuring a high-tech library, modern community spaces and a flexible layout in which the community can connect, learn and create. The
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