Ross Kerridge, Lord Mayor of Newcastle

newy.com.au - Twenty-three-year-old Bailey Myers has been recognised as Newcastle’s Citizen of the Year for 2025 after completing an extraordinary solo journey spanning almost six months and raising nearly $16,000 in donations. His 4,500km walk began in Western Australia and ended in Newcastle, where he was honoured at City of Newcastle’s Citizen of the Year ceremony. Lord Mayor Ross Kerridge praised Mr Myers for his determination and leadership. “He embodies […]

A key coastal road in Newcastle has been revitalised following the completion of a $5 million safety and accessibility project by the City of Newcastle. Memorial Drive, a vital route for over 10,000 vehicles daily, now boasts improved stability and safer pedestrian access after extensive works to repair a 115-metre embankment damaged by heavy rainfall. The upgrade involved the construction of a robust retaining wall of steel-reinforced concrete piles to […]

Newcastle’s Lord Mayor is celebrating not only his new leadership of the city but also a special personal milestone, the birth of his new grandson, Atlas. Baby Atlas arrived at 8:24am today, bringing immense joy to the Mayor and his family. Although the Mayor’s role is one of civic responsibility, he remarked that no honour compares to the joy of becoming a grandad. This happy news comes after the Mayor […]

Ross Kerridge has officially taken up his position as Newcastle's 15th Lord Mayor, hitting the ground running by meeting with Premier Chris Minns to discuss his vision for the region. Dr Kerridge, appearing on NBN News on Wednesday night, expressed his gratitude to the people of Newcastle for entrusting him with the role. "I would like to thank the community for their support," he said. "I can only promise to […]