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Newcastle Digest: 2 October
Explore local treasures, catch up on the latest news, and plan your perfect weekend in Newcastle.
Kyle Extrem
October 02, 2024
Good morning, Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. I hope you have had an excellent start to your week.
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Table of Contents
Quick hits
Source: Willy Weather
Newcastle News |
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Nina’s IGA, Beaumont Street staple sold: After nearly 40 years in the heart of Beaumont St, Nina’s IGA has been sold. |
Stockton Centre transformation: The former supported accommodation for people living with a disability will be transformed into short-term crisis housing for people experiencing homelessness in the Hunter. All going to plan, this initiative could deliver 500 homes, including social and affordable housing. Read more |
Increase in snake sightings across the Hunter: Be careful people, Hunter reptile experts are warning of what they say is already a busy snake season. |
Maitland Gaol Redevelopment Plan: Maitland City Council has submitted development applications for Maitland Gaol's redevelopment, including plans for boutique accommodation, a new entryway, restaurant, event spaces, and improved tourism amenities to enhance the historic site's offerings. Find out more |
Eats
Local Gem
This week's local gem I want to feature is the cafe Morning Market. Morning Market Whitebridge has become my go-to as a Charlestown resident. With now 3 locations across the Newcastle area, morning markets’ growing popularity could be due to their delicious coffee or their wide range of pastries and treats. Check them out at one of their three locations.
📍Whitebridge
📍Newcastle West
📍Warners Bay
Openings
The Italian Cottage
Cessnock’s much-loved Italian restaurant, The Italian Cottage, has opened up its second restaurant in Wickham.
Where: 1/38 Hannell St, Wickham
The Lot Smokehouse & Beer Garden
Taking over the former Smokin Hot ‘n Saucy spot on Maitland Road in Islington, The Lot Smokehouse & Beer Garden is still serving up similar food. On the list for me to try that’s for sure.
Where: 116 Maitland Rd, Islington
Image from @thelotsmokehouse on Instagram
Events
🎸 Live Music | 🎈Family | 🧑🌾 Markets |
🤣 Comedy | 🙈 Adults | 🎨 Art and culture |
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Activities
School holiday specials
School Holidays: Science Shows - Planet Earth
Museum scientist Catherine will be talking about earthquakes, volcanoes and the extinction of the dinosaurs in the ever-popular free science shows these holidays. Multiple shows, find out more
📍 Where: Newcastle Museum
Petting Zoo - Club Charlestown: Friday 4 October
Free event starting from 11:00
Tuff Nutterz - Newcastle: 28th September - 5th October
Australia’s BIGGEST inflatable obstacle course - find out more
📍 Where: Griffith Park
Spring School Holidays at Hunter Valley Gardens | 28 Sep – 13 Oct
Explore the Gardens
Spark Magic with Westfield Kotara | 28 Sep – 13 Oct
📍 Where: Level 2, near Seed
Adults
West Best Bloc Fest - 6th October 2024, Noon to 10pm
The biggest showcase of Newcastle’s live music scene is returning for its 3rd year. West Best Bloc Fest is a day of celebration and coming together for our booming music community. It is the only event of a kind in Newcastle, featuring 100 bands performing at venues on the block in Newcastle West. Get tickets here
CAPITAL BREWING Tap Takeover + Meet The Brewer - Friday, 4th October, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A night with Capital's head brewer, Wade Hurley, tasting 5 rare and classic beers, each brew paired with delicious flavoured wings and the world premier taste of SLAKE - their collaboration with Good Folk. Get tickets here
📍 Where: Lambton Park Hotel
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2024 - Saturday, October 5 · 3:30 - 6pm and 6:30 - 9pm
Over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason...to view and vote on the Finalists' Films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival. Get tickets here
Miscellaneous
Newcastle prankster?
Newcastle residents were left with a bubbly surprise on Monday morning, with the water fountain outside of Local Customs Hotel overflowing with bubbles.
Business Blast
This is me putting out the feelers to see if people would be interested in a business-focused edition separate from the main edition. It would cover all things Newcastle and Hunter business-related.
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Sport
🏉 Denton Engineering Cup
The Maitland Pickers' dominance continued with a 24-4 victory over the Central Newcastle Butcher Boys at McDonald Jones Stadium. The side became just the seventh team to secure a hat-trick of titles in the competition’s 115-year history. The club also picked up the inaugural Oporto Women’s Premiership, beating for the Seagulls 16-10.
🏉 Newcastle Knights NRLW team
The Newcastle Knights NRLW team has been eliminated after losing to the Rooster 25 - 10.
Rhiannan Iffland wins eighth Cliff Diving World title
Lake Macquarie star Rhianna Iffland has been crowned cliff diving world champion for the eighth time in a row. Read more
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