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2009 Waste as Art competition
03 Jul 2009
Waste As Art 2009 is the tenth and largest in the competition’s history, with over 240 works on exhibition and over $7000 in prizes being awarded.
The exhibition will be officially opened and winners announced at 2pm on Sunday 5 July at the Newcastle Community Art Centre, 246 Parry Street Newcastle.
The exhibited works showcase innovative ways to creatively re-use otherwise wasted materials. Entries are judged on how effectively they address the ‘waste-to-resource’ concept, aesthetic merit, artistic quality, creativity, innovation and craftsmanship.
The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm from July 7 – 25 at the Newcastle Community Art Centre.
The competition is an initiative of the Hunter Waste Education Group, comprising the Councils of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens & Singleton, and the Department of Environment and Climate Change (NSW). It is also supported by the Newcastle Community Art Centre.
- Calling out to our regional achievers - 02 Jul 2009
There are just eight weeks until nominations close in this years NSW/ACT Regional Achievement & Community Awards.
- Estuary plan on display - 01 Jul 2009
A plan to look after one of the region’s most important assets, the Hunter Estuary, will be on display for community comment from Monday 6 July.
- Food for Fort - 01 Jul 2009
Sweeping ocean, harbour and city views and heritage combined with first class modern facilities will soon be served up at Fort Scratchley Historic Site now the catering contract has been executed by Newcastle City Council.
- Newcastle shares award winning program - 30 Jun 2009
Local councils from across Australia will visit Newcastle on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July to learn from Newcastle City Council’s experience in slashing greenhouse gas emissions and saving money.
- New program director for L!vesites - 30 Jun 2009
Newcastle City Council and Hunter Development Corporation’s successful L!vesites program has a new face at the helm for bringing creative, cultural events to our city’s wonderful public places.
- Extraordinary Council Meeting 25 June 2009 - 26 Jun 2009
Please find following a summary of the Extraordinary Council Meeting on Thursday 25 June which discussed the draft Management Plan and Sustainability Review recommendations.
- Young people connecting with Community Health - 26 Jun 2009
Artists from The Loft Arts and Cultural Centre have brightened the Hunter Street Kaleidoscope Community Centre with a mural that will be unveiled today, Friday 26 June.
- Council and community closer from review process - 25 Jun 2009
Lord Mayor Cr John Tate says the process of engagement in the Sustainability Review signalled a new era in the relationship between the Newcastle community and its council.
- ClimateCam the best in the business - 25 Jun 2009
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Newcastle City Council’s ClimateCam International Test Laboratory initiative the best local government program in Australia at the National Awards for Local Government in Canberra last night, Wednesday 24 June.
- Extra funding for the Loft - 24 Jun 2009
The Loft Youth Arts and Cultural Centre has received funding from the Australian Government’s Indigenous Cultural Support (ICS) program for an Aboriginal Youth Arts Officer. This adds to recent funding from the Youth Action and Policy Association and Express Media for events during the annual This Is Not Art (TINA) festival in October.
- New structure reflects community priorities - 24 Jun 2009
Following the announcement of the new Director appointments last week by General Manager Lindy Hyam, the next level of management is now being finalised.
- Community grants get great results - 19 Jun 2009
Community groups have generated more than $5million of economic activity in the past 12 months with the assistance of Newcastle City Council’s grants and sponsorship program.
- Bite-sized lectures perfect for winter lunch - 18 Jun 2009
Newcastle Region Art Gallery is bringing a little warmth to winter with an invigorating series of lunchtime art talks to brighten up the dreariest day with the introduction of Lunch with Art.
- Author of bully story to visit Newcastle - 17 Jun 2009
School yard bullying is a hot topic at the moment and is the subject of many conversations as well as videos on YouTube. Author Susanne Gervay will be in Newcastle next week to talk about her novel I am Jack, a story about the main character Jack and his bullying experience at school.
- Council update - 16 June 2009 - 17 Jun 2009
Following is a summary of the Council meeting of 16 June 2009. Note: It is not a record of resolutions.
- Announcement of appointment of new directors - 16 Jun 2009
Newcastle City Council is excited to announce the appointment of three Directors who will form part of Council’s Executive Management Team from 1st July 2009. This follows on from the adoption of a new organisational structure by Council in March 2009.
- Smarten up with smart arts - 11 Jun 2009
Newcastle City Council’s successful smart arts program is about to start again with professional development workshops open to individuals and organisations across a range of areas including the arts, sport, environment and service organisations.
- Energy saving for financial rewards - 11 Jun 2009
Are you looking for ways to save money on your energy bills and reduce your household’s greenhouse gas emissions? Come along to the free ‘Green Power and Renewable Energy’ sustainable living workshop on Saturday 20 June and find out how.
- Beach conditions dangerous - 11 Jun 2009
Beach conditions today, Thursday 11 June, are dangerous due to rising south easterly swells, with waves of up to 4 metres. Bar Beach is currently closed and caution signs have been posted at Nobbys beach.
