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Council CEO explains reasons for pools tender decision

Mr Bath said the Bluefit tender provided "value for money to ratepayers".

Newcastle Herald

Preferred tender includes proposal for indoor pool at Lambton

If awarded the lease, Bluefit has committed $5 million to the proposal.

Newcastle Herald

Overdue fee on council rates and charges to rise to 9 per cent

The change was recommended "in order to maintain a sufficient deterrent to the late payment of rates and charges".

Newcastle Herald

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Swim school 'probably going to wind up' due to delayed pools decision

Mr Ellem said a decision in August would likely not be enough time to hire and train staff.

Newcastle Herald

Leave for DV, miscarriage and returned service people on cards in new council staff agreement

The provisions featured in City of Newcastle's Enterprise Agreement (EA) 2023.

Newcastle Herald

'Bamboozled': world-class producer's Broadway plans for Civic Theatre

"It really is an absolutely first class venue and it's in a world-class environment."

Newcastle Herald

Light rail corridor concerns linger as developer lodges car park appeal

The Newcastle West proposal raises questions over a light rail extension.

Newcastle Herald

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Art gallery build to start next month after $43.8m tender awarded

"A city of our size should have a purpose built gallery."

Newcastle Herald

Draft Newcastle council strategy says government help needed for pools long-term

Pool's future fund 'needs $1m a year'

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Supercars crowd size a mystery after demand for clarity shot down

Greens councillor Charlotte McCabe were 'disturbed' the request was knocked back.

Newcastle Herald

'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

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.

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Supercars fans, drivers all revved up at Civic Park

Hundreds of race fans answered with an emphatic yes

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'Right to be alarmed': Council rejected as Minmi Road decision-maker

City of Newcastle is reviewing its legal options about the decision.

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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.

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

Councillors briefed on pay rise and contract extension for Jeremy Bath

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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

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

Weather and COVID delay city works by months

"That translates to about two and a half months of work being lost."

Newcastle Herald

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

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

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

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

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