Draft Newcastle council strategy says government help needed for pools long-term Pool's future fund 'needs $1m a year' Newcastle Herald · Apr 14, 2023
Pamper your pooches as much as you like, but pups just aren't people Dogs should never be elevated to the status of people, nor should they take over our lives. Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2023
Blaming victims of domestic abuse helps no-one fix underlying issues Why is there still so much ignorance on the subject, and where do all the myths and misconceptions come from? Newcastle Herald · Apr 2, 2023
Supercars crowd size a mystery after demand for clarity shot down Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe were 'disturbed' the request was knocked back. Newcastle Herald · Mar 29, 2023
'Tearing their hair out': why private certifiers confound councils City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath said councils had "been tearing their hair out for years pleading for reform to the state government's hands off approach to private certifiers". Newcastle Herald · Mar 9, 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
Supercars fans, drivers all revved up at Civic Park Hundreds of race fans answered with an emphatic yes Newcastle Herald · Feb 19, 2023
'Right to be alarmed': Council rejected as Minmi Road decision-maker City of Newcastle is reviewing its legal options about the decision. Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023
Lord mayor backs GM Jeremy Bath, saying Newcastle 'the envy' of other councils The Newcastle Herald reported this week the council reappointed Mr Bath last year until December 2027, on terms set by a council committee with no Liberal or Independent representation. Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 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
78 per cent shortfall: the $4m hit to Newcastle council returns Council chief executive Jeremy Bath said the reduced return wouldn't impact expenditure. Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2022
The $250,000 cyber attack that sparked bolstered security for City of Newcastle "It is in our interest to understand the steps that are being taken to mitigate and prevent something like this from happening again." Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2022
Weather and COVID delay city works by months "That translates to about two and a half months of work being lost." Newcastle Herald · May 28, 2022
Council rejects state's offer for community land to build Inner City Bypass, $800K under valuation The decision will not delay the transfer date of the land. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022
Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022 Glendale now the focus for new basketball stadium General manager Neil Goffet said Glendale plans were "well underway" and expected to lodge a development application within months.
Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022 BRAKE POINT: Council's verdict on likelihood of Newcastle 500 going ahead The Herald understands stakeholders are working towards Newcastle hosting the season opener in March 2023.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022 Rate debate sparks war of words in council The point of much contention was the decision to apply for a one off 2.5 per cent rate rise
Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2022 Aim for surplus in record council budget The $424 million budget is the largest in the city's history and includes a record $132 million capital works spend.