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COVID-19: how we are responding
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80 Live Performances in December
Locally Made & Played features more than 80 live music, micro theatre and comedy-style performances held across the city in the lead up to Christmas between 1 - 20 December 2021.
Sign up for the Curby coffee pod recycling trial
Newcastle residents are invited to take part in an Australian-first kerbside recycling trial of aluminium coffee capsules. When you register, you'll be sent special orange bags to collect your used aluminium capsules. It's that easy!
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Newcastle Libraries: perks of (free) membership
Did you know that your Newcastle Libraries membership gives you access to a whole world beyond books? From podcasts to seeds, family history to movie streaming services, there are thousands of free perks available to you.
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Newcastle will farewell 2021 with a spectacular return of New Year's Eve celebrations to the Foreshore, with the much-loved family-friendly event to be capped off with a dazzling 9pm fireworks display.
City of Newcastle has welcomed the NSW Government's decision to amend its unpopular infrastructure contributions scheme following the Council's advocacy.
City of Newcastle is leading the trial and implementation of a new sustainable technology that improves cleanliness of stormwater runoff through an innovative filtration system used in garden beds along our city streets.
City of Newcastle is inviting community feedback to help inform a new strategy that will guide the future provision and direction of tennis and bat ball facilities across the Newcastle local government area.
Following is a summary of resolutions from the Ordinary Council meeting of Tuesday 23 November 2021. NB: it is not a full record of resolutions.
An exciting opportunity awaits inspited architects, with City of Newcastle together with property developers St Hilliers and The Spotlight Property Group launching a design competition for the redevelopment of 711 Hunter Street in the city's revitalised West-end.
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