News

newy.com.au - Newcastle’s seniors are set to connect across generations, with high school students leading a special tech workshop at Newcastle Museum next week as part of the NSW Seniors Festival. The intergenerational “lunch and learn” session aims to boost digital confidence among older residents, helping them navigate their devices with ease. This initiative is just one of 50 events being delivered by the City of Newcastle and local community […]

 newy.com.au - A Dutton Coalition Government has pledged to establish a new Urgent Care Clinic in Maitland, ensuring improved access to critical primary healthcare services for the Paterson community. This commitment, secured by Liberal candidate for Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, comes amid concerns that Maitland has been neglected under Labor’s healthcare strategy. According to Antcliff, while nearby electorates such as Hunter, Shortland, and Newcastle have received Urgent Care Clinics, Paterson […]

newy.com.au - Children and community members in Islington will now find it safer and more accessible to walk, scoot, and cycle, following the completion of a  footpath upgrade outside Islington Public School. Stretching over 150 metres around the school’s perimeter, the new footpath forms part of the first stage of the Islington Cycleway project. In the coming months, additional line markings and signage will transform this infrastructure into a shared […]

newy.com.au - Women and girls of all ages and abilities are invited to explore a wide variety of sports when the Lake Mac Women in Sport Festival sets sail from 7-16 March 2025. This annual celebration is designed to boost female participation in sports through fun, engaging, and inclusive activities. The festival kicks off with the popular Try a Sport Expo, held alongside Music in the Podium at Warners Bay […]

newy.com.au - City of Newcastle have announced the appointment of Liberal Deputy Lord Mayor Callum Pull to the Boards of the Newcastle Airport, marking a significant leadership transition for the key regional asset. The Council also confirmed the reappointment of City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath, who has served on the Airport Boards since 2017. The changes come after former Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes signalled her resignation from her director […]

A national inquiry into nuclear energy has ruled out its viability for Australia, citing massive costs, extended construction timelines, and significant financial risks to taxpayers. The House of Representatives Select Committee on Nuclear Energy released its findings on 25 February 2025, concluding that a nuclear power industry would take until at least the mid-2040s to be operational and could cost upwards of $600 billion. The report, compiled after 19 days […]