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25.01.2022 NSW Health has advised that Year 12 School Formals and Year 12 Graduation Ceremonies can proceed from 12 November, with COVID Safety Plans in place. COVID Safety Plans are available now to help schools prepare: Find the School Formal checklist: https://www.nsw.gov.au/fo/covid-safety-plan/year-12-formals... Find the school checklist for Year 12 Graduation Ceremonies here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//indu/year-12-graduation-ceremonies
24.01.2022 Great news! ** NSW’s most digitally advanced library opens in Newcastle ** The most digitally advanced library in NSW has opened on the ground floor of the City of Newcastle’s new Customer Service Centre in Newcastle West. The Digital Library offers visitors a range of state-of-the-art digital technologies including a podcasting studio, a 4.5m x 1.6m interactive digital wall that tells the story of local suburbs, as well as videos promoting the city, Google Earth, various...Continue reading
24.01.2022 Big win over the Dragons at home! #UpTheKnights
23.01.2022 *** HAVE YOUR SAY - GREGSON PARK MASTERPLAN *** The community is invited to share memories, stories and ideas about Gregson Park to help guide the renewal of the historic park in Hamilton. City of Newcastle has today commenced community engagement on the Gregson Park Masterplan, focusing on values and aspirations to inform how the much-loved park is managed and renewed.... Community input is vital to make Gregson Park a place for locals and visitors to enjoy now and into the future. Gregson Park is steeped in history, so we want to ensure that as we plan for its future, we consider its past and pay tribute to the heritage of the site. From its origins dating back to the late 1880s when the park was gifted to the community by the then Hamilton Council, Gregson Park has become an iconic part of Hamilton, and the broader City. We encourage the community to have a say on the future of Gregson Park through our online survey and share photos, ideas and memories via our online mapping tool. We’re also eager to hear what our community loves about the park and what could be improved. Chairperson of the Community and Culture Advisory Committee, Councillor Carol Duncan said the Gregson Park Masterplan would help shape the future of Hamilton. Hamilton is a unique, diverse and iconic Newcastle suburb with Gregson Park the green space at its heart, Cr Duncan said. How Gregson Park is maintained, preserved and enhanced in the future will play an important part in how Hamilton as a suburb grows for the next generation, which is why we’re seeking feedback from a broad spectrum of our community. The Masterplan will consider the existing infrastructure at the park, community priorities for facilities such as the former bowling club site, a new play space and amenities, potential use of the park for events and activities, and heritage interpretation of the site. Community input will help inform the development of the draft Gregson Park Masterplan which will be placed on public exhibition in early 2021. To help us shape the future of one of our City’s most historic parks: newcastle.nsw.gov.au/gregsonpark
23.01.2022 This morning, I was proud to join the crew at Fort Scratchley Historical Society. P.O 971 Newcastle NSW 2300 to help fire the gun to launch the 2020 Tour de Cure Australia live on Sunrise! City of Newcastle is proud to sponsor the 2020 Tour de Cure and warmly welcomes the riders and support teams to Newcastle. The goal of the fundraising tour is to significantly contribute to cancer research, support and prevention breakthroughs by 2020. ... We greatly welcome the support shown to Dr Matt Dun and RUN DIPG, a Newcastle local working at the The University of Newcastle, Australia and Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) who is cancer researcher working to find a cure for DIPG (Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma) - https://www.tourdecure.com.au//fundraising-for-dr-matt-dun/ We wish all the riders the best of luck on their 6 day ride to South West Rocks and look forward to watching Sunrise each morning and keeping up to date with the riders as they progress through their journey! #LetsCureCancer
22.01.2022 The way in which we respond to emergencies has significantly evolved with advancements in technology. Today at City of Newcastle, we proudly unveiled our new Local Emergency Operations Centre (LEOC) to representatives from NSW Police, NSW Ambulance, State Emergency Services, NSW Fire & Rescue and Port Authority of NSW, Transport for NSW and others ahead of the official start of bushfire season on 1 October. This new state-of-the-art facility launches our emergency response operations into the 21st Century, providing the best possible facilities and resources to support our emergency agencies on the ground assisting the community in times of disaster when they are counting on us to respond swiftly and efficiently.
22.01.2022 We're pleased to be able to provide an update about our tree planting in our beautiful Foreshore Park. City of Newcastle began a four-year tree replacement program in Foreshore Park during 2017 as part of its preparations for the inaugural Newcastle 500 Supercars event. Since then, City of Newcastle has planted 51 advanced trees, including 10 Kentia palms and 41 Norfolk Island pines, as part of its target to increase the amount of shaded canopy in the popular East End park f...rom 2,800sqm to 9,800sqm. The tree plantings to date have been located around the perimeter of the park, strengthening the boundaries of the space and reinforcing the avenue plantings at Wharf Road. They have already contributed a projected shade canopy of 7,370sqm, or more than 75 per cent of the City’s overall goal.
21.01.2022 ** Centenary celebrations come early as Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground upgrade commences ** A major redevelopment of Newcastle’s No.1 Sportsground is underway and expected to be complete in time for the facility’s 100th anniversary next year. The project, which includes enlarging the playing field, upgrading the lighting and building new tiered seating, is scheduled for completion in mid-2021 and will be position the region to attract elite sporting events. ... Redeveloping No.1 Sportsground so it can return to its former glory of hosting elite cricket and AFL is an apt way to celebrate the facility notching up its ‘maiden century’. We’re eagerly anticipating the sportsground entering its centenary year in 2021 and look forward to being able to celebrate this milestone moment with a significantly upgraded facility. This project will not only benefit those within our community who utilise it for grassroots and regional level sport, but will also have a wider-reaching impact on Newcastle’s economy through its potential to attract and host first class cricket and pre-season AFL fixtures. The staged works include increasing the size of the playing field to achieve the minimum standard required for a first grade AFL match, constructing seven new cricket wickets and re-building the entire playing surface. A new sub-soil irrigation and drainage system will provide a high quality, consistent playing surface, while the installation of six new 40 metre light poles will upgrade the lighting to a standard suitable for night-time games. New sight screens, player dug-out benches and oval fencing will also improve the playing experience, while the construction of new four-tier concrete bleachers to seat an additional 390 spectators will almost double the ground’s current seated capacity. City of Newcastle has worked closely with the various clubs affected by the ground’s closure, with arrangements made for alternative venues during the 2020/21 summer and 2021 winter sporting seasons.
21.01.2022 Great news! ** City unveils new community basketball courts ** City of Newcastle has opened two new basketball courts near the corner of National Park and Parry Streets to activate the formerly unused corner of National park. The new basketball courts replace the long defunct tennis facilities and sit alongside the recently opened greenspace where the former bowling club building previously stood. ... Following the demolition of the former bowling club building, we created new green space in this inner city park for the community to enjoy. The addition of the basketball courts makes the location the perfect place for our community to get outdoors to participate in recreation and exercise as the weather continues to warm up. I’m pleased to say that the basketball courts have opened just in time for the school holidays and I have no doubt that kids and adults alike will be heading to National Park to shoot hoops over the coming weeks. Our outdoor spaces have been coveted by our community during the pandemic and continue to be important contributors to the wellbeing of our people. The long-term future of the area will be determined through community consultation on the upcoming National Park Plan of Management. National Park is a unique site in Newcastle and will play an important part in the liveability of our city centre as the population grows and the CBD moves to the west. We’re looking forward to working with the community on the future of National Park, with engagement expected to start before the end of the year. National Park is one of Newcastle’s largest and oldest sportsgrounds and open space reserves, covering over 20 hectares and is currently home to a range of community facilities including sportsgrounds, netball courts, athletics track and high school. The northwest corner of the park was formerly home to tennis courts and a bowling club, which was later occupied by charity Life Without Barriers until 2017. In 2019 City of Newcastle commenced a process to provide safe public access to the northwest corner of the park, including demolishing the Life Without Barriers building and turfing the area for passive recreation. Investigations are currently underway for additional basketball courts at the site. The National Park Plan of Management review is currently underway, with community consultation set to commence in November and a draft plan to be publicly exhibited in early 2021. Head to City of Newcastle’s website to find a complete listing of basketball courts throughout Newcastle.
19.01.2022 Great news! City of Newcastle Council has tonight approved the required traffic changes for Stage 1 of the City Centre to Merewether Beach Cycleway. The project has been given a $3.1 million funding boost under Newcastle’s COVID-19 stimulus budget, allowing for expedited construction of a 1.1km section that stretches from Merewether Beach to Glebe Road at The Junction.
19.01.2022 The NSW Government have announced a relaxing of restrictions for Remembrance Day, approving a one-off exemption which will allow groups of up to 100 people to gather for services across NSW. https://www.dcj.nsw.gov.au//relaxing-of-restrictions-for-r
18.01.2022 ** Share your Newcastle night-time economy experiences ** City of Newcastle is calling on the community to share their experiences of the city at night as part of an upcoming trial to extend the trading hours of 26 small bars and restaurants. Council voted unanimously to support a trial to extend the trading hours of restaurants in the city until midnight and to 2am for small bars, as first proposed in the City of Newcastle’s After Dark Strategy, also unanimously adopted in... 2018. Twenty-six small bars and restaurants have opted into the trial as part of efforts to grow the night-time economy and support the hospitality industry’s recovery from the impact of COVID-19 related restrictions. City of Newcastle’s Newcastle After Dark 2018 2022 strategy is a plan for creating a safe, vibrant and diverse $1.36 billion night-time economy. The strategy highlights that growth of venue diversity is paramount to increasing the appeal of Newcastle to broader demographics who are currently not catered for compared with competing regional destinations. Community feedback is an important component of the trial providing invaluable local baseline data to evaluate its impact. The Newcastle Night-time Economy trial will allow for an evidence-based understanding of the community’s needs. We invite the community to have their say on how they think more diverse entertainment options could be created in our city. The hospitality and creative industries have struggled in the wake of COVID-19 with job losses, income reduction and loss of revenue because of the impacts of Public Health Orders, restrictions to venue capacities and a general reluctance for people to attend public places. We hope to see a positive outcome from the trial for these industries through increased night-time economic development, cultural participation and activation in our City. Visit Newcastle.nsw.gov.au/yoursay to learn more and take the survey.
16.01.2022 Proud to join the Newcastle Walk-a-Mile-Koori-Style committee for this year’s incredibly powerful event. Walk-A-Mile-Koori-Style sees a representative group of women, including Aunts, elders, mothers, sisters, wives and friends meet local Indigenous men in King Edward Park to receive the White Ribbon Pledge. Walk-A-Mile-Koori-Style has been an annual community event in Newcastle since 2013.... Walk-A-Mile-Koori-Style is held each year to mark the importance of White Ribbon Day and is usually conducted during the 16 days of Activism for the Elimination of Violence Against Women between 25th of November to the 10th of December, but has been brought forward to coincide with NAIDOC Day 2020. A huge thank you to the amazing Committee for organising this important and powerful event.
15.01.2022 Don't forget to have your say on our Wallsend Placemaking Map! Pop-up spaces, live music, murals, places to play games - we want to hear your placemaking ideas for Wallsend. Drop pins on our map and tell us what places you love within the town centre and any ideas you have for improvements.... https://tinyurl.com/y5359b4b
15.01.2022 Fantastic to join Stay Kind Foundation Ambassador Michelle Boundy and Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz to mark World Kindness Day! Michelle has founded The Stay Kind Bathers Way 50 and is today walking 50km along our iconic Bathers Way to spread the simple message that it’s not hard to Stay Kind! Stay Kind say with 25 million Australians, if we all did one act of kindness every day that would equate to 9.1 Billion acts of kindness a year - imagine what a kind Australia we coul...d make. Well done Michelle! #DoSomethingKind #StayKindMovement
14.01.2022 Great news! ** Movies on the big screen set to return to Newcastle CBD following closure of Tower Cinemas ** The magic of cinema is set to return to the city centre with the Civic Theatre installing a 7.5-metre-wide movie screen in the iconic main auditorium. Under two years since the closure of the Tower Cinemas on King Street, the return of films will re-activate the CBD, which has experienced major disruption due to COVID-19.... The new 7.5 metre x 4.4 metre screen combined with the Civic Theatre’s state of the art sound system and individually air-conditioned seats, will provide a cinematic experience like no other in the region. Cinema and theatre have a long history in Newcastle’s CBD so City of Newcastle is pleased to offer both live performance and recent release cinema for the enjoyment of the community. After a period where COVID-19 has had such a devastating impact, it’s wonderful that through adding regular film screenings to our Civic Theatre program, we can take this positive step in our city’s journey towards recovery, and provide a boost to surrounding local businesses by attracting more people into the Civic precinct. The Civic Theatre opened in 1929, and although designed as a live theatre, it was leased as a cinema for the next 45 years. Civic Theatre Manager Leonie Wallace said locals are thrilled to experience something contemporary but screened in a venue with such historical links. We trialled bringing film back to the Civic Theatre in January with a season screening of a selection of the most acclaimed productions from London's National Theatre at the Civic Playhouse. It was so popular that film screenings in the Civic Theatre was the next obvious step, Ms Wallace said. Our new program features a variety of films that appeal to people of all ages and tastes, such as recent release features, documentaries, theatre productions and children’s films during the school holidays. We’re also working on securing shows to return to the Civic Theatre stage with the venue’s audience capacity lifted to 500 people from next month, the maximum number allowed under the current Public Health Order. We have made changes to how the Civic Theatre operates to enable people to experience cinema and live performance safely with physical distancing requirements and hygiene measures met under our COVID Safe plan. The Civic Cinema initiative is part of the Civic’s Beyond the Stage program of cultural offerings outside of the traditional uses of the Civic Theatre and City Hall. So far, this has included the Civic Bar Beats Friday evenings of live local music in our Theatre Bar, and lunchtime concerts at City Hall. Tickets for Civic Cinema are now on sale through the Civic Theatre Newcastle website.
14.01.2022 With a theme of illumination and a tantalising We Are New tagline, City of Newcastle has today revealed the first details of our new flagship arts festival New Annual. To be held from 12-21 February 2021, the inaugural event will celebrate the depth of talent in Newcastle’s thriving cultural and arts sector. A strong arts community feeds into a healthy economy, helps to revitalise and activate public spaces, creates vibrant night life, and spurs growth in cultural tourism.... It is also a vehicle through which we can tell our city’s story, share our histories and understand our identity. The name ‘New Annual’ itself represents our commitment to the city and its broader audience - that we will offer both surprise and continuity through this hallmark annual cultural event, with a uniquely Newcastle character that can be embraced by locals and visitors alike. New Annual’s 10-day program will include dance, live music, art displays, exhibitions, presentations, talks, and activation events. Designed with the flexibility to operate as a COVID Safe event depending on Public Health Orders, it will be held at a variety of locations with the ability to help keep crowd numbers dispersed, utilising City of Newcastle facilities, public spaces, private venues, community hubs and performance spaces. The arts and cultural sectors were among the earliest and hardest hit by the COVID-19 crisis. Organisations such as Live Performance Australia, Music NSW and the National Association for the Visual Arts have valued the income loss for artists and entertainers across the country in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Crucially, planning for this event has allowed us to keep important funds and support flowing into the sector by engaging more than 40 local artists for the event so far, and this number will continue to grow as the festival approaches.
14.01.2022 Great news for our Newcastle Ocean Baths! ** Tenders called for Newcastle Ocean Baths Pool upgrade, ** City of Newcastle is progressing the well-needed upgrade to Newcastle Ocean Baths, with tenders being called to restore the unique sand-bottomed pool and its promenades....Continue reading
14.01.2022 I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a year like no other. City of Sydney is currently considering calling off fireworks for New Year’s Eve, to continue to protect residents against the threat of further spreading COVID-19. At City of Newcastle, we need to make a decision about fireworks for New Year’s Eve too. ... We’ll consult very closely with NSW Health and the NSW Police and be guided by their advice when it comes to making the call. But first I want to kick off the discussion with you. So my question: Should City of Newcastle cancel fireworks on the harbour for New Year’s Eve because of the COVID-19 global pandemic? Let me know in the comments below.
14.01.2022 Huge! Massive win at home!
14.01.2022 Happy National Citizenship Day! Today I was honoured to conduct some special Citizenship Ceremonies online to mark this important day. As Novocastrians, we are proud to be part of a culturally diverse, inclusive community, united by a commitment to democratic principles and fairness, ensuring our residents enjoy equal rights and are treated with equal respect.... A big welcome to all of our newest Novocastrian Australian citizens!
13.01.2022 City’s New Year’s Eve Foreshore fireworks event cancelled - City of Newcastle will not proceed with its annual New Year’s Eve fireworks and concert event at Newcastle Foreshore due to the ongoing risks associated with mass gatherings and COVID-19. The event attracted an estimated 30,000 people to the Foreshore last year. ...Continue reading
13.01.2022 Great news for live music fans and our local hospitality businesses! https://www.abc.net.au//nsw-locally-acquired-coro/12760558
13.01.2022 An honour to represent the people of the City of Newcastle at the Commemorative Service for the 80th Anniversary of Battle of Britain. Lest we forget.
13.01.2022 Newcastle Libraries has launched a new program tailored to assist people living with dementia, their families and carers, designed to foster conversation and connection. The Memory Room uses images and items from the Local History collection to evoke memories and encourage participants to share stories and laughter. Fostering connection among the older members of our community is vitally important, and our Libraries are a safe, welcoming zone to facilitate that.... City of Newcastle is committed to creating dementia-friendly programs and library spaces. Our library staff have received training through Dementia Australia’s Dementia Friends program, so they feel encouraged to help someone living with dementia remain connected and engaged with their local library and community. For more info, visit: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au//newcastle-libraries-support-
13.01.2022 Councillor Carol Duncan is at this arvo’s drop-in session at Gregson Park. You can have your say on the masterplan we are developing and have your questions answered by our awesome staff in person at the park until 3pm today. If you can’t make it along, you can have your say online https://www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au///gregson-park-masterplan
12.01.2022 ** REMINDER: Newcastle Road closure tonight, Saturday 10 October, from 9pm until 10am tomorrow morning ** A shared path bridge over Newcastle Road as part of early work for the Newcastle Inner City Bypass between Rankin Park and Jesmond is being installed tonight. Work will occur between 9pm on Saturday 10 October and 10am Sunday 11 October and expect to complete the work in one shift, weather permitting. If this arrangement is postponed, the work will be rescheduled to Satur...day 17 October. How will the work affect you? Detour route A about five minutes and 3.5 kilometres: Travelling west towards Wallsend along Griffiths Road turn right at the intersection with Lambton Road. Follow Lambton Road as it turns into Edith Street and then into University Drive. Turn left onto Newcastle Inner City Bypass and turn right back onto Newcastle Road at the Jesmond roundabout. Travelling east towards Newcastle turn left onto Newcastle Inner City Bypass at the Jesmond roundabout, then turn right onto University Drive. Follow University Drive as it turns into Edith Street and Lambton Road, then turn left back onto Newcastle Road. Detour route B about seven minutes and 5.5 kilometres Travelling from Wallsend towards Lookout Road and John Hunter Hospital use detour route A as described above until you reach the intersection of Lambton Road and Griffiths Road. Turn right onto Griffiths Road, which turns into Newcastle Road, then turn left onto Croudace Street which turns into Lookout Road. Travelling from John Hunter Hospital and Lookout Road to Wallsend turn right onto Newcastle Road which turns into Griffiths Road and turn left into Lambton Road and use detour A as described above. Please keep to speed limits and follow the direction of traffic controllers and signs. For the latest traffic updates, you can call 132 701, visit livetraffic.com or download the Live Traffic NSW App. Newcastle Road between Croudace Street and the Jesmond roundabout will be temporarily closed with local detours in place to allow for the crane lift of the main bridge span. The crane and other machinery need to be on Newcastle Road and crews will carry out the work at night to minimise delays for road users. The work will involve the use of machinery which generates some noise. Workers will make every effort to minimise noise by turning off vehicles when not in use. Lighting towers will be positioned to provide light in the work area while minimising light glare and exposure to nearby residents. Local traffic detours will be in place while Newcastle Road is closed. We have provided a map showing the detour routes and they are described below. Contact If you would like to provide feedback, or have any questions about this work, please contact our project team on 1800 818 433 (24 hours) or email [email protected].
12.01.2022 -- Repair of historic Shepherds Hill Cottage back underway -- The restoration of the 1890s-built Shepherds Hill Cottage is expected to be completed early 2021, with final work back underway and ahead of an expression of interest process to identify potential operators. The cottage was originally used a mess hall for colonial military officers and sustained severe damage in the 2015 Super Storm that caused tens of millions of dollars to the city and black outs for up to f...Continue reading
11.01.2022 Great news! It has now been one month since a positive case of COVID-19 was announced in Newcastle. There are also now no active cases of COVID-19 in the Hunter New England Health area. Keep up the great work Newcastle!
10.01.2022 ICYMI: Last night, City of Newcastle Councillors voted unanimously in favour to suppot a trial relaxing of restrictions on low-impact small bars and restaurants, in order to help stimulate and diversify Newcastle's vibrant nighttime economy, especially during the recovery from COVID-19. "Everyone wants to get this right because a vibrant nightlife means a safe nightlife" - I couldn't agree more. Basement on Market St Blue Kahunas The Koutetsu The Falcon Restaurant
10.01.2022 Before the COVID-19 global pandemic, Newcastle’s visitor economy was strong with 5.1 Million visitors, 4,920 people employed in tourism jobs, and an economic output of almost $1 billion annually. Whilst we are starting to see signs of recovery, we still have a long way to go. That’s why I was so pleased to help launch the ‘Hometown Holiday’ initiative, spearheaded by Dr Tamara Young and the University of Newcastle, supported with grant funding from the City of Newcastle COV...ID-19 Taskforce. The Hometown Holiday campaign is a positive legacy for our city. The University received $125,000 for the project to incentivise Newcastle residents to have a ‘hometown holiday’ inclusive of overnight accommodation and curated experience itineraries. Congratulations to the project team, which has seen an incredible collaboration between the University, our local tourism industry, City of Newcastle and the community. One of the most exciting components of the campaign is the giveaway of 100 Hometown Holidays in the form of $500 travel gift cards open to locals and surrounding LGA to encourage them to explore their own backyard and discover something new about Newcastle to share with family and friends. That means that we will see over $50,000 injected directly back into the local visitor economy over the next three months of the campaign, not to mention the multiplier effects that will see over $150,000 inject into the local economy. To enter the giveaway, visit: https://www.visitnewcastle.com.au/hometown-holiday
09.01.2022 CITY UNITES TO ADDRESS SURGING YOUTH UNEMPLYOMENT Local organisations are being encouraged to make a commitment to expand opportunities for young people as youth unemployment approaches 20 per cent. The Greater Newcastle Youth Employment Charter is an initiative of the City Taskforce aiming to combat the impact of growing youth unemployment exacerbated by COVID-19 while recognising and celebrating the important role of youth in our community. ...Continue reading
09.01.2022 From the Newcastle Herald: A crew member from a coal ship that is berthed in the Port of Newcastle is being treated in John Hunter Hospital for COVID-19. Nursing staff swabbed the 14 crew members that had recently boarded the ship from India. One of the crew, a man in his 20s, tested positive for COVID-19 and is receiving medical care and further tests at John Hunter Hospital. ... A HNE Health spokeswoman said the man was currently well. "Infection control measures are in place and the hospital remains safe for patients, staff and visitors," she said. "All other crew members are considered close contacts and will remain on board for quarantine and monitoring. Ongoing management of these crew will be determined. Further investigations are underway. "It is important to note that the only people at risk are the immediate crew who have not left the ship, and there is no COVID-19 risk to the people of Newcastle. NSW Chief health officer Kerry Chant said it was initially thought the man had an old infection, but further testing is underway because the results were inconclusive "I should stress no-one is at risk in the community from this," Dr Chant said on Friday.
08.01.2022 ***Taskforce looks to Hunter River for Stockton sand as City upgrades coastal protection works *** Following a meeting of the Deputy Premier’s Stockton Beach Taskforce, City of Newcastle will meet with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation, and Regional NSW to explore the possibility of using sand from the south arm of the Hunter River to replenish Stockton Beach. Chair of the Stockton Community Liaison Group Barbara Whitcher spoke in support of the initiative ...Continue reading
08.01.2022 Great to join the podcast Birdcage On Air today. I first met Perry Carter three years ago when he took the time to give me some DJ lessons at the National Music Academy prior to The Family Hotel’s 1st Birthday Party in 2017. Today we caught up and touched on City of Newcastle’s response to COVID-19, our Climate Action Plan 2020-2025, our Newcastle After Dark Strategy, Perry’s upcoming baby girl, our favourite songs at the moment and much, much more!... Our discussion will be up on the Birdcage On Air page in coming days, so head over and give the page a like.
07.01.2022 What a beautiful Spring day in Newcastle!
07.01.2022 Great news! It's now been more than six weeks since the last positive case of COVID-19 in Newcastle. However, it remains critically important that we remain vigilant in the fight to stop the spread. NSW Health is urging anyone feeling unwell even with the mildest of symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat to come forward and get tested, so cases in the community are identified as quickly as possible.... This is even more important with the upcoming school holidays, when people will travel across the state. To help stop the spread of COVID-19: - If you are unwell, get tested and isolate right away don’t delay. - Wash your hands regularly. Take hand sanitiser with you when you go out. - Keep your distance. Leave 1.5 metres between yourself and others. - Wear a mask on public transport, ride share, taxis, shopping, places of worship and other places where you can’t physically distance. COVID-19 testing clinics can be found here: https://www.nsw.gov.au//how-to-protect-yourself-an/clinics, or call your GP.
07.01.2022 Great news for community sport from NSW Health: Restrictions have eased in NSW for community sport. From Saturday 26 September more than one parent/ carer can watch their child play sport. ... Spectators need to stay 1.5 metres apart from other households or wear a mask if that's not possible. Find out more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//CHO-advice-sports-and-educa
07.01.2022 Happy #WomensHealthWeek2020 With the stress COVID-19 has placed on everyone's lives, it’s now more important than ever to look after our overall health and wellbeing. Jean Hailes for Women's Health are using Women’s Health Week to remind all women to take time out to check in on our health and to keep making positive changes that can last a lifetime.... The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is urging women to book a health check with their GP as MBS data reveals a drop in the number of female attendances during the COVID-19 pandemic. RACGP spokesperson Dr Lara Roeske urged women to use Women’s Health Week as a reminder to put their health first. We know that women can tend to put the needs of their loved ones before themselves on top of that many have faced additional stress, anxiety and financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. My message to women across Australia is this: even in the most difficult times, it’s important to take care of your own health and wellbeing. For those who may have missed a scheduled health check in the past months, Women’s Health Week serves as a valuable reminder call your GP and book that appointment today. GPs have been very concerned to see the drop off in patients during the pandemic the problem is widespread, we’re seeing it across all genders and cultural backgrounds and it has serious implications. The last thing we want is patients delaying important medical care and health problems becoming worse. For more information: https://www.womenshealthweek.com.au/about/
06.01.2022 A great way to mark #WorldMentalHealthDay today to with Declan Clausen - Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle and Cr Kay Fraser - Lake Macquarie Mayor. Well done to Craig and the team at Healing Path to Wellness for organising this important initiative. If you’re feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Beyond Blue mental health professionals are available 24/7 on 1300 22 4636 or at beyondblue.org.au/getsupport for email (responses within 24 hours). For immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000).
06.01.2022 Massive news for Novocastrian Rugby fans! Rugby Australia is set to announce the return of the Wallabies to McDonald Jones Stadium to take on Argentina. Building on this great news, New Zealand will also take on South Africa as part of a Rugby Championship double-header on Saturday, 28 November. It will only be the second time international rugby has come to Newcastle, in 2012 the Wallabies played Scotland in the pouring rain going down 9 to 6.... City of Newcastle welcomes the opportunity to support and host international sporting events as a strong driver for the local economy, and an important part in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
05.01.2022 More great news! Our concept plan to upgrade Blackbutt Village, Orchardtown Road at New Lambton has been adopted at City of Newcastle Council tonight. The plan will see great improvements to pedestrian, cycling and traffic safety, new trees and landscaping, upgraded paving and street furniture, upgraded bus stops and many more fantastic upgrades for this unique local village.
04.01.2022 When it comes to major economic downturns through incidents such as COVID-19, governments at all levels have a responsibility to accelerate investment to both keep people employed and uplift economic activity. That's why we're proud to have brought forward a significant investment into crucial local infrastructure upgrades, just like the construction of this brand new footpath stretching along Croudace Road, Elermore Vale. To see what other works are happening in your area, visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au/works
03.01.2022 Happy Friday! If you love Gregson Park in Hamilton as much as Carol Duncan and I do, don't forget to have your say about what you would like to see there in the future. What you love about the park... What you think should change Your favourite memory Your big ideas for the future Have your say at newcastle.nsw.gov.au/gregsonpark
03.01.2022 Great news! After years of fighting to protect our local lifeguard services, I am so pleased that City of Newcastle will extend our professional lifeguard services to seven days a week, starting from tomorrow! From Saturday City of Newcastle lifeguards will work a seven-day summer roster, with a Sunday service added for the first time to support a COVID Safe Summer. The service will work closely with surf lifesaving clubs to patrol Newcastle beaches on weekends. ...Continue reading
03.01.2022 I’ve been alerted by public health professionals that the so-called ‘Vaxxed Bus’ plans to visit Newcastle at the end of October. Public Health experts have advised me that some of the information pushed by this organisation includes that vaccines cause autism and that COVID-19 is nothing more than a bad cold. City of Newcastle will not tolerate the spreading of dangerous misinformation about public health matters. ... We will ban the event, and any anti-vaccination events, from occurring on any of our land, or at any of our facilities, and will take enforcement action if any unapproved events take place in our City. I have also written the NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller APM and the NSW Minister for Health, the Hon. Brad Hazzard MP, asking them to use the full force of their powers to ban this event from Newcastle and New South Wales.
03.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day. This year’s theme is an important one: ‘THERE'S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?' You don’t have to be an expert to keep the conversation going when someone says they’re not OK. ... By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before they’re in crisis, which could change, or even save, their life. For more information and resources to help ask ‘R U OK?’ and to keep the conversation going, visit: https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day
02.01.2022 Up the NSW Blues! Tonight the NSW Women's Origin team are taking on the Maroons to bring the shield home from Queensland. The sellout game is broadcast live on Channel 9, with coverage starting at 7:30pm.... #uptheblues
02.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Newy Dad's out there!
02.01.2022 Happy 1st Birthday to our City of Newcastle Resource Recovery Centre! In the first year of operation the Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) at Summerhill Waste Management Centre has recycled over 3,100 tonnes of waste destined for landfill, whilst generating income for the City. Opened in September 2019, the $6 million RRC provides over 2,000 square metres of undercover sorting area. ... The site enables staff to sort recoverable items such as metals, cardboard, soft plastics, clean wood and electrical goods from loads of mixed waste, where previously this material would have been disposed of directly to landfill. Prior to construction of the RRC, the Small Vehicle Recovery Centre was only able to accept 10-12,000 tonnes of waste per annum, due to size and equipment restrictions, and only 3% of this was able to be recycled. Since commencing operations, City of Newcastle has recovered and diverted 3,100 tonnes of recyclables from landfill, which is a substantial increase to 16% materials recycled. So far, this initiative has saved over $450,000 in waste levy fees to the Environment Protection Authority by recovering items for recycling, rather than disposal to landfill and has generated in excess of $250,000 income from sale of those resources - a significant financial benefit for the City. The Resource Recovery Centre is a real win for ratepayers. The initial build was partly funded by the NSW Government and the fully operational facility now pays for itself, with the savings from waste levy fees and revenue from the sale of goods outweighing the operational costs to run the facility. It’s an ongoing investment for the City of Newcastle. As the City develops is strategic vision for Summerhill, the model for this facility represents a blueprint for future facilities to be developed on the site focusing on diverting additional waste from landfill. Manager Waste Services Troy Uren said the venture benefits both the environment and the community. Not only are we keeping recyclable material out of landfill, the City is contributing to a circular economy by selling waste materials to be repurposed and delivering positive economic, environmental and social outcomes for the Newcastle community. Newcastle residents have embraced the RRC, where they can bring sorted materials for free to be recycled. Scrap metal, cardboard, soft plastic and e-waste can all be dropped off at no cost, as well as problem household waste such as paint, gas bottles and batteries. We’re continuing our commitment to the environment by constructing an organics recycling facility, due to start processing our garden waste on site in 2022, with an aim to incorporate food waste by 2026 and divert 900,000 tonnes of food and green waste from landfill over 25 years.
02.01.2022 Great results so far for the Newcastle Nighttime Economy trial: Newcastle small bar operators buoyed after first weekend's trade under relaxed liquor laws: More local jobs Strong boost for local businesses Supporting our nighttime economy... No incidents recorded by Newcastle Police Blue Kahunas Coal and Cedar The Koutetsu Uptowns
01.01.2022 NSW Blues by 12... #UpTheBlues
01.01.2022 Following the adoption of the concept plan to upgrade Blackbutt Village, Orchardtown Road at New Lambton, City of Newcastle has released a design flythrough, and setup a dedicated page with detailed information about the project. Check out the page here: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au//local-centres-program/orchar
01.01.2022 ICYMI: We’re so pleased that cinema is returning to the City, with film screenings set to kickoff at the Civic Theatre Newcastle. To find out more, visit: https://newcastle.nsw.gov.au//movies-on-the-big-screen-set
01.01.2022 The NSW Government has today announced the easing of a number of COVID-19 restrictions at our local schools, beginning in Term 4. For the updated advice for families, visit: https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/advice-for-families
