'The worst thing is the uncertainty' say residents uprooted by landslide Compensation clarity before 2027 would be a 'Christmas miracle' Newcastle Herald · Sep 22
Residents face rates pressure as councils warn of 'catastrophic' cut to grants Ratepayers could be left footing the bill with cut services or steeper rates after the councils revealed they stood to lose a combined almost half a billion dollars. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Landslip victims can be 'confident' of compensation clarity by Christmas It is the largest residential landslip in Australian history. Newcastle Herald · Sep 16
Newcastle Ocean Baths redesign welcomed, but two 'red line' issues remain The estimated cost of the project has also been revealed. Newcastle Herald · Aug 19
Newcastle Ocean Baths big reveal: what's changed in the new-look design First look at changes coming to Newcastle's iconic swimming hole. Newcastle Herald · Aug 18
'Get it right': council rethinks Newcastle Ocean Baths revitalisation plans A revised development application is being prepared. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
$2 pool entry leaves council searching for savings in next year's budget The council will need to find about $150,000 to deliver a forecast surplus. Newcastle Herald · Jun 28
Decision looms on $2 pool entry trial as council tosses up alternatives The future of the popular trial is uncertain despite a surge in swimmers. Newcastle Herald · Jun 10
Big guns will fire on Monday, but not just for King's Birthday holiday Letters: 'Any year calendar shows 2026 is a match for 1942.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 5
'Far from over': lifeline extended to families displaced in horror landslip Residents face the likelihood recovery could take another year. Newcastle Herald · Jun 1
'We have enough buildings that are basically rectangular prisms': Newcastle deserves better Letters | I was hoping for bold and creative architecture. Newcastle Herald · May 29
Bath top-up: Newcastle CEO to get pay rise after closed-door council vote A review panel found Mr Bath was operating 'above reasonable expectations'. Newcastle Herald · May 27
Councillors take a step towards kiosk lease but say ocean baths cafe not a foregone conclusion City of Newcastle will ask for permission to grant a cafe lease at the baths. Newcastle Herald · May 27
'We're not settled yet': landslip families mark a year of loss and limbo Council is working with the NSW RA to finalise a funding package for residents. Newcastle Herald · May 22
The Guardian - AU · Feb 26 ‘The sky’s the limit’: Newcastle Art Gallery unveils its ‘divisive’ $48m expansion with a blockbuster opening show Now the largest public gallery in NSW outside of Sydney, NAG’s new exhibition marries big names with local artists – and celebrates a changing city
Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024 'Modest surplus' as Newcastle council balances its books Ratepayers forked out $219 million in rates and charges, an increase of $10.6 million.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 5, 2024 How Newcastle stacks up: benchmark report to compare councils 'It is very much a feather in our cap to be asked.'
Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2024 Ross Kerridge 'seriously concerned' by Newcastle Airport's debt scandal 'This does not, and will not ever, sit comfortably with me.'
Newcastle Herald · Nov 1, 2024 Debt-laden Newcastle Airport looks to councils for financial bail-out Property projects leave airport trapped under a mountain of debt.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 30, 2024 Nuatali Nelmes and Jeremy Bath remain on Newcastle Airport boards for 'stability' The pair will remain on the boards until at least February 2025.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2024 Revealed: Newcastle Airport insolvency risk as cash reserves plummet Documents reveal the operation is running out of money.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024 From 'madam mayor' to chief of staff: Ross Kerridge hires Kay Fraser Former Lake Macquarie mayor steps out of one mayoral office into another.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024 'A disgrace': Squatters move in as Queens Wharf building left to rot 'It's nothing short of an embarassment,' says resident John Albert.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2024 $80k a year: Nuatali Nelmes and Jeremy Bath's airport board payments revealed The figure has quietly increased by 60 per cent in the last five years.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 11, 2024 Lord mayor's 'deliberate ambush' claim causes quite the Ker-fuffle 'The lord mayor is not elected to be a dictator.'