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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Council update Tuesday 22 May 2018
Following is a summary of the ordinary Councuil meeting for Tuesday 22 May 2018. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions. -
New electric bike stations first spoke in smart transport wheel
Newcastle is pedalling fast into the future through the installation of smart, alternate modes of transport that will help us move people efficiently and sustainably around our city.
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Preparations begin for Foreshore tree replanting
Preparations have begun for the next stage of tree replanting in Newcastle's Foreshore Park - a project which will create a greener public space with vastly more usable shade.
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Memorial Walk features on stamp sheetlet
Newcastle's Anzac Memorial Walk is fast becoming a tourist attraction and now Australia Post will feature the clifftop walkway in a stamp sheelet linked to the Centenary of Anzac.