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Statement on Ocean Bath cleanliness
The summer cleaning schedule at Newcastle Ocean Baths and Merewether Ocean Baths, and the cleaning hours for staff at the baths, have not been reduced.
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Full program unveiled one month out from inaugural New Annual festival
An intimate art gallery performance by a renowned Australian musician, an augmented reality experience celebrating indigenous culture and a discussion on women in leadership with Australia’s first female Prime Minister feature in the second program announcement for City of Newcastle’s inaugural arts festival, New Annual.
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Dive into 2021 with City’s Summer School Holiday program
Say farewell to 2020, and dive into 2021 with the City of Newcastle’s Summer School Holiday program.
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City praised for drought response efforts
City of Newcastle’s water saving action has gained attention, with Hunter Water reporting an impressive 20% reduction in consumption during recent Level 1 and 2 Water Restrictions*, saving in excess of 80 megalitres of precious water and an estimated $220,000.
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First look at Stockton’s container café
Stockton residents and visitors now have a new coffee haunt to choose from for a morning pick me up as works have wrapped up on the installation of a temporary container cafĂ© near Stockton Ferry Wharf called ‘Whispers on the Wharf’.
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Incorrect report in Newcastle Herald regarding contract for Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade
A report in today’s Newcastle Herald incorrectly claims that the architecture firm that in 2017 developed widely criticised concept designs for the Newcastle Ocean Baths pavilions has been awarded the contract for work to the pools and surrounds.
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Festive season a chance to reflect and give thanks
City of Newcastle is praising its staff and thanking the community for working together to deliver key projects across the city despite the challenges of COVID-19.
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Local professional surfer the face of a new COVIDSafe summer campaign
Local surf star Philippa Anderson has joined with City of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie City Council to promote COVID safety at local beaches and baths this summer.
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Newcastle Libraries launch Your Summer Stories
With the summer holiday period fast approaching, Newcastle Libraries has your holiday reading material sorted, with an exhilarating summer reads program, offering something for everyone from podcasts, events and conversations.
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Tender awarded for Newcastle Ocean Baths pool upgrade
Concept designs for Stage 1 of the Newcastle Ocean Baths upgrade will soon get underway, with GHD named as the principal design consultant.