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The visit of global megastar Elton John, the rejuvenation of the Newcastle Ocean Baths and a record $117.8 million spent on key infrastructure projects are just some of City of Newcastle's (CN's) achievements from another busy year.

City of Newcastle is getting fired up to farewell 2023, with more than 30,000 people expected to converge on Newcastle’s Queens Wharf precinct for the family-friendly event.

The expansion of the Newcastle Art Gallery will reach new heights today with the installation of a 33 metre high hammerhead tower crane on site.

City of Newcastle will invest more than $3 million into a new inclusive playspace at Hamilton's historic Gregson Park, with construction set to kick off early next year.

City of Newcastle has reaffirmed its support for the region's creative arts industry, locking in a five-year commitment for the New Annual festival and opening expressions of interest for local artists.

Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 28 November 2023. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. 

City of Newcastle (CN) Councillors will be asked to reaffirm their support to planning for housing supply at tonight's Ordinary Council Meeting in support of the Minns Government's reforms to confront the housing crisis. 

Santa Claus and his elves made a flying visit to Newcastle last night to help Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes light up the city's biggest Christmas tree in Wheeler Place.

Swimmers are one step closer to being back in the water at the Newcastle Ocean Baths, with the testing and commissioning of the newly installed pump system about to kick off.

Innovative new technology is being trialled by City of Newcastle (CN) to help improve parking management and safety across the Local Government Area.