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Newcastle Community News: June 2026

What is happening across the Hunter as winter settles in over the coast and valley.

By The Daily Newcastle · 27 June 2026

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Getting Around Newcastle in 2026: Light Rail, Buses and the Hunter Region's Road Network

How Newcastle moves — and what the new light rail means for the city.

By The Daily Newcastle · 27 June 2026

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University of Newcastle's city campus investment reshapes the Hunter Street revival story

The relocation of key UON faculties into the Newcastle CBD has been a significant catalyst for the inner-city retail, hospitality and commercial property recovery.

By The Daily Newcastle · 26 June 2026

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Things to do in Newcastle

An evergreen guide to getting out and about in Newcastle.

By The Daily Newcastle · 26 June 2026

Newcastle waterfront district continues transformation with two new towers approved

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Newcastle waterfront district continues transformation with two new towers approved

The approvals bring the total residential pipeline in the former industrial foreshore to more than 2,400 dwellings.

By Newcastle Daily · 24 June 2026

Honeysuckle: How Newcastle Remade Its Waterfront

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Honeysuckle: How Newcastle Remade Its Waterfront

The former industrial foreshore is now the city's most dynamic urban precinct.

By The Daily Newcastle · 24 June 2026

Former BHP steelworks site transformation continues as industrial heritage meets new economy uses

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Former BHP steelworks site transformation continues as industrial heritage meets new economy uses

The redevelopment of the BHP steelworks site at Mayfield is one of Australia's most significant urban renewal projects, converting industrial legacy land into a mixed-use precinct.

By The Daily Newcastle · 24 June 2026

Newcastle Steel: The BHP Legacy and the City It Built

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Newcastle Steel: The BHP Legacy and the City It Built

The steelworks that operated for 84 years created the industrial foundation of modern Newcastle.

By The Daily Newcastle · 23 June 2026

University of Newcastle opens new city campus in landmark harbourside building

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University of Newcastle opens new city campus in landmark harbourside building

The 11,000-square-metre city campus consolidates several faculties in a heritage-converted waterfront building at Honeysuckle.

By Newcastle Daily · 18 June 2026

Transport in the Hunter: Roads, Rail, and the F3 Corridor

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Transport in the Hunter: Roads, Rail, and the F3 Corridor

The Hunter's transport connections to Sydney are critical infrastructure for the region.

By The Daily Newcastle · 18 June 2026

Newcastle Light Rail: What the Extension Could Look Like

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Newcastle Light Rail: What the Extension Could Look Like

The CBD light rail line has proven its concept, and expansion is in early planning.

By The Daily Newcastle · 14 June 2026

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Hunter Valley's renewable energy transition accelerates with two new solar farms

The 800-megawatt combined capacity of the two facilities will take the Hunter to 35 per cent renewable generation by year end.

By Newcastle Daily · 13 June 2026

The Hunter River Foreshore: Newcastle's Most Ambitious Renewal

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The Hunter River Foreshore: Newcastle's Most Ambitious Renewal

Former heavy industrial land along the river is being reimagined for a different era.

By The Daily Newcastle · 13 June 2026

The Hunter Energy Transition: Newcastle at the Frontier

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The Hunter Energy Transition: Newcastle at the Frontier

Coal country is becoming the testing ground for Australia's renewable energy future.

By The Daily Newcastle · 11 June 2026

Newcastle light rail extension study completed with CBD link recommended

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Newcastle light rail extension study completed with CBD link recommended

The business case supports a 2.4-kilometre extension from the existing Wickham terminus through the CBD to a new interchange at the hospital.

By Newcastle Daily · 7 June 2026

Port of Newcastle posts record coal export volumes despite state phaseout targets

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Port of Newcastle posts record coal export volumes despite state phaseout targets

The paradox of rising export volumes amid domestic phase-down reflects international demand that continues to outstrip supply.

By Newcastle Daily · 1 June 2026

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Newcastle Community News: June 2026

Getting Around Newcastle in 2026: Light Rail, Buses and the Hunter Region's Road Network

University of Newcastle's city campus investment reshapes the Hunter Street revival story

Things to do in Newcastle

Newcastle waterfront district continues transformation with two new towers approved

Honeysuckle: How Newcastle Remade Its Waterfront

Former BHP steelworks site transformation continues as industrial heritage meets new economy uses

Newcastle Steel: The BHP Legacy and the City It Built

University of Newcastle opens new city campus in landmark harbourside building

Transport in the Hunter: Roads, Rail, and the F3 Corridor

Newcastle Light Rail: What the Extension Could Look Like

Hunter Valley's renewable energy transition accelerates with two new solar farms

The Hunter River Foreshore: Newcastle's Most Ambitious Renewal

The Hunter Energy Transition: Newcastle at the Frontier

Newcastle light rail extension study completed with CBD link recommended

Port of Newcastle posts record coal export volumes despite state phaseout targets