Street Art Part 1: The ephemeral nature of art
From its hip hop origins, street art has evolved to become part of a broader spectrum of public art that inspires the masses and starts conv...
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Your Newcastle
What’s happening in Your Newcastle? Lord Mayor City of Newcastle, Nuatali Nelmes, takes five with City leaders as well as prominent and everyday Novocastrians to discover events, projects an...
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Street Art Part 2: Jordan Lucky paints a picture of Newcastle’s street art scene
Newcastle is entering a new phase of sophistication as an arts and cultural destination. From prominent walls to hidden laneways, Newcastle’...
From the Heart: Thomas Mayor on the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
The Albanese Government has committed to holding a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the current...
East end revitalisation takes shape against city skyline
Ensuring strong protections for our rich built and cultural heritage has been critical to the ongoing urban renewal, transformation and pres...
Newcastle Art Gallery multi-million-dollar expansion takes off
Newcastle Art Gallery’s long awaited $40 million expansion is underway, with the gallery set to double in size with an additional 1,600sqm o...
Is electrifying homes the next frontier in climate change? Dr Saul Griffith’s vision to Rewire Australia
Market volatility and the threat of climate change are driving a national energy crisis. Could widespread electrification in the suburbs be...
The most valuable art collection outside the capitals belongs to Newcastle
In anticipation of Newcastle Art Gallery’s $40 million expansion, the gallery’s entire collection of more than 7,000 artworks was revalued a...
On the verge: greening suburban streets
Greening Newcastle’s streets has never been more important as we face the challenges of urban heat island effect, population growth and the...
20-minute neighbourhoods: creating safer, more accessible public spaces
City of Newcastle’s Local Centres Program paves the way for neighbourhood centre upgrades near you, delivering footpath upgrades, tree plant...
A day in the life of Newcastle Museum Curator David Hampton
From a convict’s button to larger, iconic pieces from the BHP Newcastle steelworks, there are treasures abound in the Newcastle Museum colle...
From trainee to permanent employee: Yvonne Edwards’ story
In January 2022, City of Newcastle will welcome 12 new trainees and apprentices under its dedicated Trainees and Apprentices Program. In thi...
On air with Tanya Wilks and Jess Farchione
Dominating a large share of the Newcastle radio market between their respective breakfast shows, Tanya Wilks (Triple M) and Jess Farchione (...
Diversifying our port to embrace renewables
The Port of Newcastle is the third-largest in Australia and contributes $1.5 billion to the national GDP. Accounting for 4,400 ship movement...
Finding a fixed address: Newcastle’s social and affordable housing crisis
Newcastle is facing a tsunami of need for social and affordable housing due to job losses, rent hikes and stagnant wage growth, exacerbated...
10 years and 104 games: Sam Poolman calls time on her professional netball career
Crowned City of Newcastle's 2021 Young Citizen of the Year, Sam Poolman has called time on her professional netball career, ending on a high...
Against all odds: the Lauren Parker story
Born a talented able-bodied triathlete, Lauren Parker's life was turned upside down during a horrific accident in 2017 when she was training...
On your bike – ditching the car for a cheaper and cleaner transport option
City of Newcastle is investing in improved cycleway networks to benefit residents, commuters, and visitors alike, shifting public perception...
Delivering targeted support through the second wave of COVID-19
When the second wave of COVID-19 and lockdowns struck, City of Newcastle acted swiftly to expand its award-winning $5.5 million Community an...
“Give peace a chance”
Newcastle has a long and proud history of peace activism, with former Lord Mayor the late Joy Cummings AM declaring the City of Newcastle a...
It’s all happening in historic Hamilton
Shaped by a diverse, multicultural community, Hamilton is full of rich history. In recent years Beaumont Street has undergone revitalisation...