

City of Newcastle submits Stockton CMP for certification
City of Newcastle (CN) has delivered on a shortened deadline of 30 June and become just the second council in NSW to deliver a coastal...


History and humpbacks on offer as Fort Scratchley reopens to the public
Immerse yourself in Newcastle’s military history and check out one of the best whale watching vantage points when Fort Scratchley reopens...


Additional upgrades for streets around Hunter St Mall
Wider footpaths for outdoor dining, new landscaping and a traffic closure to help activate two long-dormant laneways are among additional...


Strong take up of City’s COVID-19 support
Almost $1 million in household and commercial rate payments have been deferred and substantial rent relief has been extended to small...


No.1 Sportsground set for major revamp
Newcastle sporting fans craving top-class Cricket and AFL matches will soon have it delivered on their doorstep as the City prepares for...


Classic adventures. Epic discoveries. Lonely Planet looks after temporarily-grounded travellers!
With many countries slowly emerging from national lockdowns, world-leading travel media brand Lonely Planet has today launched a range of...


RACGP calls on Australians to thank their GP on World Family Doctor Day
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling on Australians to give thanks to their family GPs on the...


Be the agent of change and help science - while the restrictions ease, COVID-19 is far from over!
The Immunisation Coalition calls on all Australians to use their electronic devices to help scientists understand COVID-19 better by...


Newcastle Fringe is Recipient of Australia Council Resilience Fund
Newcastle Fringe is excited to announce that they are a recipient of the Australia Council Resilience Fund and have received a grant to...


Newcastle Supercars 500 2020 Finale Cancelled
City of Newcastle acknowledges that the 2020 Newcastle 500 will not form part of the revised 2020 Supercars Australia Championship series...


Public spaces re-open but social distancing remains
City of Newcastle is encouraging residents to continue social distancing as parks, playgrounds, skateparks and beaches re-open in line...


Tenders called to build new Bathers Way section
Contracts to build the latest stretch of Newcastle’s landmark Bathers Way Coastal Pathway and a drawcard skating facility at South...


City of Newcastle develops information toolkit to support community wellbeing
A free wellbeing toolkit designed to help people navigate financial, psychological and public health concerns caused by the COVID-19...


149 COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units Since Australian Outbreak, New Data Reveals
Researchers have captured the first national snap shot of COVID-19 patients admitted to ICU’s around the country since the outbreak hit...


Council votes to install smart parking in Port Stephens
Port Stephens Council last night voted in favour of installing smart parking meters in the Nelson Bay town centre and introducing free...