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    05 Jun 2018

    Replacement pines planted on Foreshore

    Work crews have planted the first replacement Norfolk Island Pines in Foreshore Park near Nobbys Beach.

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    03 Jun 2018

    Howard Mole named Freeman of the City

    Tireless community volunteer Howard Mole has been named a Freeman of the City of Newcastle in recognition of decades of service to the city and its people.
     
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    01 Jun 2018

    Lord Mayor's breakfast supports Zara's House

    Chosen for bringing together caring citizens and refugees in social and vocational activities, Zara's House received funds at the annual Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
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    01 Jun 2018

    City invites guests to help with whale count

    To kick off the whale-watching season today, Newcastle City Council is inviting local families and those from farther afield to come and take part in an annual whale count on Sunday 24 June.
     
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    31 May 2018

    Park and ride for free on 1 and 8 June

    Council's park and ride service will operate for free on Friday 1 and Friday 8 June to help commuters get to work on time as disruption due to light rail construction reaches its peak.
     
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    28 May 2018

    More off-leash parks for Newcastle pooches

    Newcastle is a city that is passionate about its parks, its beaches and the outdoors, and Novocastrians are also passionate about our pooches.
     
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    28 May 2018

    Smart City technology to increase access to Aboriginal language and heritage

    Council is trialling new interactive signage at eight landforms such as the Harbour, Nobbys Headland and Shepherds Hill to increase the visibility and usage of dual names for the sites. 

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    25 May 2018

    Big thank you to selfless volunteers

    Newcastle City Council has thanked hundreds of volunteers who help make the city a better place at a special morning tea marking National Volunteers Week.
     
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    24 May 2018

    Council supports affordable living plan

    Floor space bonuses for developers are part of a plan Council has adopted to support the supply of affordable housing as the city ratchets up advocacy for households with low-to-moderate incomes.   
     
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    23 May 2018

    City limbering up for more outdoor exercise

    A range of new outdoor exercise facilities has been proposed for Newcastle under a plan approved by Newcastle City Council for public feedback.