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City hails first five-star hotel

A landmark deal inked this morning will see the City’s current administrative headquarters transformed into a five-star hotel that will help raise Newcastle's tourism stocks by leaving a lasting impression on the guests who stay in the famous “Roundhouse” building.     

Funding competition to create more vibrant city

The City of Newcastle resolved last night to make business improvement associations (BIAs) compete in a free market of ideas to generate more events and initiatives of a higher standard throughout the city.
 

Council update: Tuesday 11 December 2018

Following is a summary of the Ordinary Council meeting for Tuesday 11 December 2018.
NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.

 

Library exhibitions showcase the emotional power of photography

Moving snaps of legend Kurt Fearnley with children in a Palestinian refugee camp and a cross-aisle celebration of the marriage equality bill are among scores of stunning images on display at Newcastle Region Library.
 

Business improvement associations set for overhaul

Council will consider a recommendation to introduce competition for funding among local business improvement associations, to generate more events and initiatives throughout the city, tomorrow night.
 

Construction starts on Stockton drawcard

Construction has started on a $1.9 million playground and skate plaza precinct at Griffiths Park, Stockton.
The South Stockton Active Hub will be built in two parallel rows shorter than the single 140-metre length first envisaged. 

 

Library shines light on State's old-time crooks

A lifelong criminal who picked pockets on Newcastle's colonial streets features in a new exhibition about NSW lawbreakers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Community invited to Bathers Way - Newcastle Beach sessions

Come along to a series of drop-in sessions to view the City's exciting plans for Newcastle Beach and provide feedback on proposed public domain upgrades.
 

Imagination to underpin 90th birthday season

Newcastle's iconic Civic Theatre will celebrate its 90th birthday year with a season of live performances designed to spark imagination and with even more benefits for subscribers.
 

Student-programmed MARS Rovers take over 'Civic Precinct' in miniME challenge

Nearly 550 primary school children from 18 schools across the region competed in the miniME Challenge, a STEM competition involving robotics and coding.