A day in the life of Newcastle Museum Curator David Hampton

From a convict’s button to larger, iconic pieces from the BHP Newcastle steelworks, there are treasures abound in the Newcastle Museum collection. Find out what a day in the life of Curation and Collection Coordinator David Hampton looks like, and some interesting facts about steam locomotives, inc…

20-minute neighbourhoods: creating safer, more accessible public spaces

City of Newcastle’s Local Centres Program paves the way for neighbourhood centre upgrades near you, delivering footpath upgrades, tree planting, street furniture and stormwater infrastructure to activate community hubs. Councillor Peta Winney-Baartz, Senior Project Planner Sarah Horan and Project M…

On the verge: greening suburban streets

Greening Newcastle’s streets has never been more important as we face the challenges of urban heat island effect, population growth and the impacts of climate change. Street gardens are a simple yet powerful way to transform the nature strip between your footpath and the road to bring climate, soci…

The most valuable art collection outside the capitals belongs to Newcastle

In anticipation of Newcastle Art Gallery’s $40 million expansion, the gallery’s entire collection of more than 7,000 artworks was revalued at $126 million, an $11 million increase. Newcastle Art Gallery Curator, Lisa Kirkpatrick, and Newcastle Art Gallery Society President, Prue Viggers OAM, distil…

Is electrifying homes the next frontier in climate change? Dr Saul Griffith’s vision to Rewire Australia

Market volatility and the threat of climate change are driving a national energy crisis. Could widespread electrification in the suburbs be the next frontier in reducing emissions? Inventor, author, founder, scientist and former climate advisor to the US White House, Dr Saul Griffith, explains how …

Newcastle Art Gallery multi-million-dollar expansion takes off

Newcastle Art Gallery’s long awaited $40 million expansion is underway, with the gallery set to double in size with an additional 1,600sqm of exhibition space, extending its footprint east along Darby and Queen streets. This will allow a far greater portion of the gallery’s $126 million collection …

East end revitalisation takes shape against city skyline

Ensuring strong protections for our rich built and cultural heritage has been critical to the ongoing urban renewal, transformation and preservation of Newcastle’s historic east end. Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Development Manager at Iris Capital, Jamie Boswell, step us through the East End Villa…

From the Heart: Thomas Mayor on the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Albanese Government has committed to holding a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the current parliamentary term, which would establish a representative body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have their say on projects and polici…

Street Art Part 2: Jordan Lucky paints a picture of Newcastle’s street art scene

Newcastle is entering a new phase of sophistication as an arts and cultural destination. From prominent walls to hidden laneways, Newcastle’s burgeoning street art scene will make you feel something. Local muralist and Creative Director of Playstate, Jordan Lucky, draws on his travels to reflect on…

Street Art Part 1: The ephemeral nature of art

From its hip hop origins, street art has evolved to become part of a broader spectrum of public art that inspires the masses and starts conversations. Joining Councillor Carol Duncan, Chair of City of Newcastle’s Public Art Reference Group, to preview the upcoming Big Picture Fest and Little Festiv…