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    10 Oct 2021

    Online vote crowns People's Choice for Kilgour Prize

    A first-time entrant has taken out the People's Choice award in this year's Kilgour Prize after attracting 19 per cent of the total votes, which were cast online due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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    10 Oct 2021

    Health and wellbeing at the heart of City of Newcastle’s local business support

    City of Newcastle has marked World Mental Health Day by launching an eight-week campaign to encourage the community to improve their physical and mental health whilst earning discounts that can be redeemed at local businesses.  

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    08 Oct 2021

    Bathers Way just got even better

    Local coffee lovers will soon be flocking to Dixon Park Beach, with the arrival of a long-awaited kiosk in time for the busy Summer period.  

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    08 Oct 2021

    $450K in grants to support jobs and business growth

    A transition to clean energy, developing solutions to grow a circular economy and connecting refugees to career pathways have received funding under City of Newcastle's Community Support Grants Program. 

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    08 Oct 2021

    Hamilton’s James Street Plaza lights up

    Hamilton's James Street Plaza will be filled with colour and light every night following the installation of an interactive lighting display developed as part of City of Newcastle's transformation of this much-loved community space.

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    05 Oct 2021

    City of Newcastle welcomes its 500th citizen in 2021 online

    City of Newcastle welcomed its largest number of new citizens yet via group virtual ceremonies on Tuesday, conferring Australian citizenship upon 190 people from 39 countries. 

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    05 Oct 2021

    Cheers to COVID-Safe picnics

    Although it's not possible to get out to your favourite restaurant or watering hole at the moment, the city's beautiful parks are the perfect place to meet up with up family and friends for a COVID-Safe picnic, provided you're fully vaccinated.  

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    30 Sep 2021

    59,000 visitors to City’s Digital Library in its first year

    Novocastrians have embraced the chance to learn digital skills and access cutting edge technology at the City's newest library, which has attracted more than 59,000 visitors in its first year. 

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    30 Sep 2021

    City pledges continued action on climate change

    City of Newcastle continues to demonstrate its leadership in addressing climate change, with Councillors voting to join the international Cities Race to Zero and Cities Race to Resilience campaigns at Tuesday's Council meeting.

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    29 Sep 2021

    City of Newcastle on track to appoint contractor for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade

    Tenders for a construction contractor to complete the Stage 1 upgrade of Newcastle Ocean Baths have closed with City of Newcastle on track to appoint a head contractor at the October Council meeting.