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The City of Newcastle is making significant progress on its Harbour Foreshore Masterplan by seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from contractors to deliver the city's largest playground. This inclusive regional playspace and waterplay area, located at the western end of Foreshore Park, will embody a distinctly Newcastle character. It will honour the city's Aboriginal heritage and its industrial and maritime connections. Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes emphasised the city's dedication […]

City of Newcastle is inviting businesses to join a program designed to enhance Newcastle's reputation as an inclusive tourism destination and increase its share of the $6.8 billion accessible tourism market. Expressions of interest are now open for businesses to participate in the free program, with 20 businesses to be selected based on their relevance to the visitor economy. These businesses will receive practical advice on how to improve their […]

In a heartwarming celebration, Geof Mansfield was recently honored for his remarkable 50 years of service to the City of Newcastle. Starting his career as a draftsman cadet in the winter of 1974, not long after the iconic Sygna shipwreck on Stockton Beach, Geof's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. One of Geof's fondest memories from his early days with the council was helping to plant a line of […]

City of Newcastle is moving forward with plans for a year-round aquatic facility at Lambton Park War Memorial Swimming Centre. Community engagement will begin next month on the proposed upgrades at Lambton, which could include features such a new indoor 25m and toddlers' pools for improved programs and year-round operations, as well as a new gym, kiosk and changerooms. It follows confirmation that specialist pool operator BlueFit will continue to […]

About 11:45pm on Saturday 6th July 2024, Wallsend Fire and Rescue were called to Walford Street in Wallsend after numerous reports of a Motor Vehicle Crash. Upon arrival, Crews observed a White Volkswagen Utility with substantial damage after colliding with two parked vehicles. The area was cleaned of debris and the vehicles removed from the roadway. NSW Police Force were in attendance and arrested the Male Driver after he returned […]

Newcastle will celebrate the cultural richness of its First Nations during NAIDOC Week with a march from Civic Park and a City of Newcastle program for the senses. Awabakal Corporation will kick off their annual Community Day at Civic Park on Monday with a flag raising ceremony and morning march from Civic Park, followed by a family-friendly celebration at Foreshore Park. The Awabakal Community Day, supported by City of Newcastle, […]

City of Newcastle will take on greater leadership in NSW through new accords with Upper Hunter, Muswellbrook and City of Coffs Harbour councils. Newcastle has entered memoranda of understanding (MoU) with two of our Hunter neighbours, as well as fellow regional coastal council Coffs Harbour.  Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the four councils will gain valuable expertise and a stronger collective voice from each MoU.  "We're in a unique position […]