Discover City Hall

Building History

Opened in 1929, Newcastle City Hall is one of Newcastle's most unique and prestigious venues.

Clock Tower

Current schedule of lighting for the City Hall Tower Clockface.

Council History

On 8 June 1859 Newcastle Municipal Council was one of the first local councils created in the State after legislation was passed in 1858.

Aboriginal Flag

The Aboriginal Flag has been flying over City Hall since 2003.

City of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples. We respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and recognise that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession. City of Newcastle reiterates its commitment to addressing disadvantages and attaining justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.