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Michael Bell wins KILGOUR PRIZE 2020
Local Mambo artist and art teacher Michael Bell has won the prestigious KILGOUR PRIZE 2020 with a whimsical double self-portrait.
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City invests $500,000 in supporting COVID-19 hit local industries
Newcastle’s tourism, entertainment and arts community will benefit from more than $500,000 from the City of Newcastle to city-shaping projects targeting those industries hardest hit by COVID-19.
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Council gives preliminary tick to new climate action plan
City of Newcastle will lead the way to a net zero emissions future by reducing greenhouse gasses while implementing a range of environmental efficiencies under a five-year action plan endorsed for public exhibition tonight.
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Ordinary Council Meeting Tuesday 28 July 2020
A summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 28 July 2020
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Weather update
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast large and powerful surf conditions hazardous to coastal activities today and tomorrow.
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Wallsend gets $2 million overhaul
City of Newcastle is investing $2 million to improve traffic and pedestrian conditions in Wallsend’s local centre while opening the conversation on its long-term masterplan.
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City shores up Marine Rescue with a permanent home at Stockton
A new long-term base has been found for Marine Rescue on the Stockton foreshore after five years without a permanent home.
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Million-dollar boost for COVID-affected sectors
Events, place activations and initiatives to re-energise Newcastle and boost the local economy are now eligible for a record $1.3 million in funding from the City.
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Stockton Erosion Update
City of Newcastle will relocate the two remaining beachfront cabins at Stockton Beach Holiday Park to higher ground away from the threat of erosion within the south west corner of the park this Friday.
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Joslin Street Local Centre's multimillion-dollar upgrade to include expanded public open space
Kotara’s Joslin Street is the latest City of Newcastle local centre to be given a makeover with a $2 million upgrade to improve public amenity, pedestrian safety and access, now underway.