The Latest Breaking News from City of Newcastle

Playground opens at Beresfield, amid park upgrades in Newcastle

City of Newcastle has spent more than $9.5 million on playground projects during the past five years.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 7, 2023

Building a $5m bridge to get over Wallsend flooding

The works are aimed at accommodating a potential future widening of the Hunter Water stormwater channel.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023

Newcastle council meets with state over key election priorities ahead of NSW poll

The state's Department of Local Government - the body that overseas local councils across NSW - met with the Lord Mayor and City of Newcastle CEO on Tuesday to hear "local concerns" ahead of the state election.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Ship4Good Carrington picnic for a good cause

Newcastle's most unusual new attraction, Ship4Good, is hosting a community picnic on Saturday, February 18, at the Carrington Pump House. The family-friendly BYO picnic will be held on the Pump House grounds, on Bourke Street, in Carrington, from 4pm to 9pm. With the support of Port of Newcastle, exhibits from…

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2023

State chips in $7m to help fix Minmi Rd bottlenecks

Newcastle ratepayers are footing most of the bill to duplicate the busy arterial road.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 9, 2023

Labor promises $21 million to fix Stockton Beach erosion if they win NSW election in 2023

'For too long project caught up in bureaucracy,' says Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 7, 2023

Access re-opens at South Newcastle Beach during Supercars

"During the event, temporary pedestrian access will be provided from King Edward Park, through the site to Newcastle Beach via the lower promenade."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 3, 2023

Inside the deal to keep Jeremy Bath at Newcastle council until 2027

Councillors briefed on pay rise and contract extension for Jeremy Bath

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2023

Port working to resume sand placement off Stockton

Port of Newcastle is working towards recommencing the placement of dredged harbour sand off Stockton Beach.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 27, 2023

Petty squabbling over Stockton sand a complete failure of leadership

Stop the bickering and just get on with the job please leaders.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 19, 2023