History & heritage
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Newcastle's heritage
A modern city on the sea, Newcastle embraces its maritime and industrial heritage and its fascinating history.
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Newcastle's history
The earliest Aboriginal reference to the naming of Newcastle is Muloobinba (meaning Mu-lu-bin [edible sea fern] -ba [place of)].
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Attractions & sites
Explore some of Newcastle's fascinating heritage attractions and sites.
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War memorials
The Register of War Memorials in New South Wales provides information and a search engine to help you find war memorials for veterans throughout NSW.
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Aboriginal culture
Aboriginal cultural Heritage is assessed in this 2005 report to the City of Newcastle on the LGA's Aboriginal heritage
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Heritage development
This page provides information about a range of heritage and development issues.
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Heritage colours
If you are considering a new colour scheme to the exterior of your heritage listed home, you need to notify council in writing of your proposal.
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Conservation areas
Newcastle's Heritage Conservation Areas are distinctive places containing a blend of historic buildings, parks, trees, monuments, artefacts, and historic features of the built environment.
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Heritage grants
Assistance for heritage projects is provided by all levels of government for various projects.
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Heritage publications
Download heritage walks, useful information and reports on our significant cultural heritage.
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Heritage register
The Newcastle Heritage Register is a database of all heritage items and heritage conservation areas in Newcastle
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Earthquake
At 10.27 am on Thursday, 28 December, 1989, the City of Newcastle was devastated by a ML 5.6 (Richter magnitude) earthquake.