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World Environment Day activities

Use less plastic - make our coast more fantastic! Celebrate World Environment Day by taking part in a month-long series of activities.
Our Budget on public exhibition

Have your say on Our Budget, combining our 2018-2022 delivery program, 2018/19 operational plan and 2018/19 Fees and Charges Register. Our Budget is on public exhibition from Thursday 3 May to Wednesday 30 May.
Newcastle 2030 plan on public exhibition

The draft Newcastle 2030 plan is on public exhibition from Thursday 3 May until 30 May. Let us know your thoughts by making a submission via the Better Together - Newcastle 2030 plan webpage.
DA Tracking

DA Tracking enables you to access information about development associated applications and to track the progress of an application from lodgement to determination.
A new vision for Stevenson Park

Play a part in the future design of Stevenson Park, share your ideas now!
Parking relief for CBD businesses

Inner-city businesses are set for a much-needed weekend boost thanks to a move by Newcastle City Council and Newcastle Now to offer free parking on Saturdays at the King St car park.

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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.
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.
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.
Council and community to develop make-over for Stevenson Park, Mayfield West

Stevenson Park in Mayfield West, one of Newcastle's most well utilised parks, is set for a make-over. Newcastle City Council is offering local sporting groups and the broader community an opportunity to participate in updating the Stevenson Park masterplan.
Council buildings once-in-a-lifetime real estate opportunity

University students, tourists and members of the state's legal community are among potential future occupants of Newcastle City Council's two Civic administration buildings.
Glebe Road Federation cottages recommended to be named heritage

Some of Newcastle's finest examples of Federation architecture are a step closer to being preserved for future generations after being recommended for heritage conservation by Newcastle City Council.