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Newcastle Digest: 18 December
Explore local treasures, catch up on the latest news, and plan your perfect weekend in Newcastle.
Kyle Extrem
December 18, 2024
Good morning, Newcastle! Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. We are now on the home stretch to Christmas, with just one week to go.
I will post next week's edition a day early so I am not bothering you on Christmas Day.
Hope you enjoy, talk next week.
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Table of Contents
Quick hits
Source: Willy Weather
Newcastle News |
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Concerning numbers over Hunter housing shortfall: experts fear there won’t be enough to match population growth in Northern New South Wales in the next five years. Full story |
Iconic roundabout has gone as traffic flows under new city bypass bridge: Jesmond roundabout is no more, with all traffic now directed under the new Inner City Bypass bridge. Full story |
Have your say- ‘Future of Newcastle’ plans now on public display: The City of Newcastle is encouraging residents to provide feedback on its long-term vision for the region. Have your say here |
High-Speed Rail Authority office opens in Newcastle: The Albanese Government’s ambitious plan to create high-speed rail has a new home in Newcastle. The authority behind it have opened an office to consult with would-be commuters and industry. Full story |
Eats
Local Gem
In the battle of ice cream or gelato - I am team gelato all the way.
Newcastle has a few options for tasty gelato, and trust me, I have sampled a few. But what seems to take the cake is Monella.
Located in the heart of Darby Street, Monela has a large assortment of tasty gelato, from the basics to the extravagant. I love the Blondie, which is peanut butter gelato, caramel fudge, salted caramel sauce, and blondie brownie chunks. My partner's favourite is the Michael Jackson, which is milk gelato, dulce de leche caramel jam, and chocolate fudge brownie chunks.
What better to have as an after-dinner snack on a hot day? Check them out.
Credit: Monella
Newcastle trivia
Where were the convicts transferred to in 1823 when Newcastle ceased to be a penal settlement? |
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Events
🎸 Live Music | 🎈Family | 🧑🌾 Markets |
🤣 Comedy | 🙈 Adults | 🎨 Art and culture |
Thursday 19 December
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Activities
Families
Emporium Newcastle - Museum Park, Newcastle | Wednesday 18 December
Newcastle's newest and only market operating on weekdays. Market dates coincide with the cruise ship docking dates and give a platform for Novacastrians to showcase their creative products to both a national and international travel audience.
Music in the Podium - The Foreshore, Warners Bay | 20 December
A free family-friendly community event, Music in the Podium takes place on Friday evenings from November 1 - 28 March, 2025, and features live local music. Time: 6pm - 9pm.
The Nutcracker Remixed - MAP mima, Speers Point | 20, 21 & 22 December
The whole family will love The Nutcracker Remixed - the classic Christmas ballet with a twist! Featuring modern Christmas songs, comedic chipmunks as narrators, and loads of laughs and Christmas cheer. Tickets: $35. Get tickets or find out more
The Night Market - Newcastle Showground, Broadmeadow | 20 December
Enjoy champagne, wine, beer, or spirits and live music until 10pm at The Night Market. Spectacular street food, with dessert bar heaven, along with talented artisans will join this last event for 2024. A $5.00 entry fee will include all rides. More info
Adults
Metropolis - Film Screening - Multi-Arts Pavilion, Speers Point | 20 December
Experience the groundbreaking vision of Fritz Lang's Metropolis, a seminal work in the science fiction genre. Tickets: $15 general admission.
Newcastle Comedy Showcase with Michael Hing - The Playhouse, Civic Theatre | 21 December
Join for the Newcastle Comedy Showcase featuring Michael Hing! More info.
Portside Festival - Earp Distilling Co, Carrington | 21 & 22 December
Earp Distilling Co is putting on the first-ever Portside Festival this December. Think unforgettable performances, an incredible atmosphere, and much more. Get tickets
Miscellaneous
Throwback
Everybody’s favourite foreshore fixation, the fantastical phallic feature. An eye-sore or an icon, many people seem to miss this former landmark but does anyone remember its purpose or if it even had one?
Can someone more knowledgable please actually reply and tell me its purpose, I’m curious.
u/onion_pong from r/newcastle
Newcastle NYE
NYE in Newcastle tends to be quite the spectacle, but without appropriate preparations, you will definitely miss out.
As per usual, the Queens Wharf Precinct will be transformed into a welcoming and vibrant community party featuring family-friendly activities, bike parades, live music, local food providers, and the must-see 9pm fireworks.
In the next couple of editions, I will go into more depth to help with your New Year’s plans. Can’t wait? Hunter Hunter has but together a great NYE Guide, here is a link to it.
Christmas Countdown
Christmas Activities
Encore! One Song Sing - How To Make Gravy, Wheeler Place| Thursday 19 December 2024
Newcastle's own enormously popular pop-up community choir returns to help us signal the end of the year. Join us for a special One Song Sing rendition of Paul Kelly's How to Make Gravy. Register your attendance here.
Salty Santa - The Beach Hotel, Merewether | 17 - 20 December
The rad dude in red is dropping by TBH. Grab your mates, kids, or furry friends and book in for a Chrissy photo! One booking of $50 includes the whole family. Each booking includes one print and digital pics. Time: 1pm - 7pm.
Carols by the Beach - Empire Park, Bar Beach | Sunday 22 December
An amazing free community Carols hosted by C3 Church Victory. Starts at 5pm with kids' entertainment and food trucks. Carols kick off at 7pm with fireworks from 9pm.
Emporium Newcastle Christmas edition - Museum Park, Newcastle | Sunday 22 December
Emporium is a place for all creators to showcase their masterpieces, our market dates currently coincide with cruise ship visit dates however you don't need to be a visitor to support our local creatives.
With a mix of vendors at every market we are sure that a drop in is worth your while! We have local artists, creators and food vendors at this event. 8am-8pm
Hunter Christmas lights
I featured this last week, but I am keeping it in case anyone missed it.
Thanks to Christmas Light Hunter on Facebook. Check them out or check out the list below.
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