

Newcastle Airport Showcases Leadership at Global Airport Development Forum
Newcastle Airport’s Executive General Manager People & Communications, Burcak Sezer GAICD, represented Australia on the international stage last week at the Future-Proofing Airport Development workshop in Singapore, hosted by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).


History festival brings the past to life through food, film and fashion
A Beethoven masterpiece, a vintage fashion parade, crime stories and comfort food are just a taste of what’s to come at Lake Macquarie’s annual History Illuminated Festival.


Construction to kick off new era for Shepherds Hill Cottage
City of Newcastle is moving forward with its plans to renew and re-open the historic Shepherds Hill Cottage to the community.


Nuatali Nelmes honoured for outstanding service to Newcastle
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) will this Sunday present the prestigious Emeritus Mayor Award to Nuatali Nelmes, former Lord Mayor of Newcastle, in recognition of her outstanding service to local government and her enduring legacy of leadership, innovation and advocacy.


Evolving East Maitland: Draft structure plan estimates 'catalyst area' will need 4,000 new homes
Maitland City Council is seeking community input into plans that will encourage infill development and shape the delivery of new infrastructure across East Maitland over the next 20 years.


Tomago Aluminium closure talks sound an alarm
Business Hunter says reports that Tomago Aluminium has entered into discussions with employees about potential closure should sound an alarm about the pace of delivery of renewable energy alternatives.


New playgrounds swing into action across Newcastle
City of Newcastle is delivering new places to play across the city, with the first two playground upgrades now open as part of a $750,000 investment this financial year.


Simply the best: Celebrating Maitland's "better than all the rest"
Maitland City Council is calling on the community to recognise and celebrate the people, groups, and organisations who make a difference, through its annual Awards and Recognition Program.


Year of plenty – Council endorses annual report
A $119.2 million capital works program headlined Lake Macquarie City Council’s Annual Report 2024-2025 which was endorsed by Councillors at tonight’s Ordinary Meeting.


City of Newcastle balances budget surplus with record infrastructure spend
City of Newcastle has further cemented its position as the Hunter’s most financially sustainable council.


Youth Week grants on offer for Lake Mac events
Lake Macquarie City Council grants of up to $1500 are on offer for events and activities supporting Youth Week 2026.


Stop, drop and recycle: New battery recycling program rolls out to Maitland schools
Maitland City Council is calling on local primary and secondary schools to enrol in a new household battery recycling program following a successful trial in 2024.


From cashier to change-maker – 25-year Council veteran honoured with award
Karen Partington kicked off her career in local government as a cashier a quarter of a century ago, collecting fees for things like land rates and dog registrations.


Increased infrastructure investment needed to fast track housing growth
City of Newcastle is calling on the NSW Government to significantly increase investment into critical infrastructure to help councils meet their ambitious housing targets.


City Hall dishes up shot at national glory in prestigious hospitality awards
City of Newcastle’s iconic City Hall will be up against the cream of Australia’s hospitality venues next week as it vies for the honour of being named the national Caterer of the Year.




































































































