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newy.com.au - The Audit Office of NSW has given both City of Newcastle’s financial statements and its Roads to Recovery Grant Program its formal tick of approval for the past twelve months. All councils in NSW undergo an annual financial audit that involves approximately three months of site visits, interviews with key staff, and access to any and all documents requested. Newcastle, largely due to the size of its budget, […]

The latest data from the Cancer Institute NSW has unveiled worrying statistics for skin cancer across New South Wales, with the Lower Hunter suburbs of Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and Cessnock listed among the top areas for melanoma incidence. The state-wide melanoma hotspot map reveals that in 2024, more than 5,000 new melanoma cases are projected to be diagnosed in NSW, and the risk is especially high in these […]

    The holiday season is just around the corner, and Newcastle Permanent's Christmas Under the Stars is returning to King Edward Park on Saturday, 7 December 2024, with a lineup guaranteed to spread Christmas cheer. Festivities will begin at 5pm, featuring live performances of beloved Christmas carols from talented local acts such as The Vanguard Players, the Flex Quinn Trio, Tim Harding, and the Belmont Dance Centre. As the […]

newy.com.au - The City of Newcastle has commenced essential roadworks in Wallsend as part of an infrastructure project designed to prepare for dual lane upgrades in the western corridor. The project comes after concept designs were adopted by the council on 12 December 2023, following a comprehensive community engagement process. The roadworks will see five key intersections in Wallsend upgraded to improve traffic flow and safety, reducing congestion before and […]

newy.com.au - Motorists should prepare for changes to overnight traffic conditions this week on Five Islands Road at Teralba, as essential cleaning and maintenance are set to commence on Five Islands Bridge over Cockle Creek. Starting on Thursday, 7 November 2024, the work will take place from 7 pm to 5 am, Monday to Thursday nights, and is expected to wrap up within a week, pending weather conditions. To ensure […]

The Rufo family and the City of Newcastle have announced with great sadness the passing of former councillor Andrea Rufo. Mr. Rufo is survived by his loving wife, Sandie, and their four daughters: Jessica, Giordana, Candace, and Kaitlin. His absence leaves a void in both his family’s life and the wider Newcastle community, where he dedicated nearly a decade to public service. Serving the city with unwavering commitment, Andrea Rufo […]

The City of Newcastle is continuing to enhancince urban green spaces, with plans to transform a seldom-used part of National Park into a vibrant recreational area. The northwest corner of Newcastle’s largest recreational reserve is set to feature new shaded picnic tables, public amenities, and additional tree plantings, all aimed at creating a more inviting space for locals and visitors. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts on the […]

A heartfelt collaboration between Greater Charitable Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern NSW (RMHC NNSW) has reached a remarkable milestone, saving families with sick children more than $1.3 million in financial support since the partnership began. Since its inception in 2022, the Stronger Together Partnership has been transformative, relieving families of both emotional and financial burdens when facing the immense challenge of a child's serious illness. One of the […]