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War on graffiti expands through youth community partnership
Young people convicted of vandalising local properties will now be required to remove graffiti from shop fronts, as well as the walls of homes and businesses thanks to a partnership between the City of Newcastle and the NSW Government.
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Donate items to your local library for those in need this Christmas
Locals are being encouraged to donate non-perishable food and toiletry items as part of the 2021 Newcastle Libraries Christmas Giving Appeal.
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New Year's Eve celebration to welcome in the Newcastle new year
Newcastle will farewell 2021 with a spectacular return of New Year's Eve celebrations to the Foreshore, with the much-loved family-friendly event to be capped off with a dazzling 9pm fireworks display.
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City of Newcastle welcomes improvements to Infrastructure Contributions Bill after advocacy
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to amend its unpopular infrastructure contributions scheme following the Council's advocacy.
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City trials world-leading technology in raingardens to keep waterways clean
City of Newcastle is leading the trial and implementation of a new sustainable technology that improves cleanliness of stormwater runoff through an innovative filtration system used in garden beds along our city streets.
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Community feedback sought for Tennis Strategy
City of Newcastle is inviting community feedback to help inform a new strategy that will guide the future provision and direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across the Newcastle local government area.
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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 23 November 2021
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 23 November 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
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Newcastle launches architectural design competition
An exciting opportunity awaits inspited architects, with City of Newcastle together with property developers St Hilliers and The Spotlight Property Group launching a design competition for the redevelopment of 711 Hunter Street in the city's revitalised West-end.
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Funding support takes entertainment outdoors this summer
Newcastle's COVID-19 disrupted performing arts and live music industries will be reinvigorated by a new initiative which will see emerging performers work with experienced professionals to deliver live events in suburban parks.
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Gregson Park's history celebrated in new Masterplan
Future improvements to Hamilton's historic Gregson Park will be realised through a detailed Masterplan for the site, which will be presented to Councillors for adoption at Tuesday's Council meeting.