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Newcastle Digest: September 18
Explore local treasures, catch up on the latest news, and plan your perfect weekend in Newcastle.
Kyle Extrem
September 18, 2024
Good morning, Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest. I hope you have had an excellent start to your week. Let’s jump straight into it.
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Table of Contents
Quick hits
Source: Willy Weather
Newcastle News |
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Road works continue at Tarro and Hexham: Transport for NSW (TfNSW) will continue important construction on two major projects at Tarro and Hexham this week. Read more |
An exciting fishing expedition in Newcastle Harbour: A bum bag full of drugs? Full story |
Belmont to be home to a seawater desalination plant: $530 million investment in water security for the region, but will come at a cost for local residents. Full story here |
Dr Ross Kerridge edging ahead of Nuatali Nelmes - At the time of writing this, Dr Ross Kerridge looks set to win the race for Newcastle’s Lord Mayor. |
Eats
Date night diary
This is part two of the date night diary series, where my partner and I review our date nights and give them a score on a four-section system: atmosphere, food, drinks and price.
Today’s date night diary is Blanca Honeysuckle. Blanca is a Mediterranean-style restaurant located in the heart of the Honeysuckle precinct.
Their menu has a mix of various Mediterranean-style dishes. We had a variety of smaller dishes plus one main.
The food was delicious, and the menu is designed for sharing, which is ideal for date night.
It is an overall good venue, and I can safely recommend it.
Atmosphere | 8 |
Food | 9 |
Drinks | 7 |
Price | 7 |
Total | 7.75 |
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Leaderboard
Blanca: 7.75
Oh My Papa: 7.5
Openings
Smashed Burger - 20 & 21 September
Newcastle’s very first smashed burger restaurant is officially opening this Friday, located in the former Afghan House spot on Beaumont Street. To celebrate the launch of the new space, Smashed Burgers is offering half-price burgers on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21.
Image courtesy of Hunter Hunter
Events
🎸 Live Music | 🎈Family | 🧑🌾 Markets |
🤣 Comedy | 🙈 Adults | 🎨 Art and culture |
Thursday 19 September
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Friday 20 September
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Saturday 21 September
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Activities
HTRF Glow Walk
The HTRF Glow Walk is a 2-kilometre walk along Nobbys Beach and the Breakwall, raising much-needed funds for transplant research in the Hunter.
Friends and families will light up the Breakwall by wearing bright fluorescent colours or costumes! To attend, check here for more info
Glow Festival
The Glow Festival kicked off last night, a celebration of light, art, and entertainment set to illuminate Devonshire St. More info
Miscellaneous
Something to look forward to
Cooks Hill Eco Fair and Clothing Swap - 28 September
Next Saturday is the Cooks Hill Eco Fair and Clothing Swap. Attend the fair for free or to participate in the clothes swap, purchase tickets here.
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. The only event of kind in Newcastle, featuring 100 bands performing at venues on the block in Newcastle West. Get tickets here
Sport
🏉 Denton Engineering Cup
Maitland have progressed through to the Grand final after defeating the Butcher Boys 40-12.
The Butcher Boys will have another chance to make the grand final this weekend, they will play The Entrance Tigers after they defeated South Newcastle last weekend 28-10. Head on down to St John Oval 3:00pm Sunday to watch.
⚽️ Broadmeadow Magic claim victory in penalty shoot-out
The Broadmeadow Magic have come out on top against the Edgeworth Eagles to win the NPL grand final 4-3 on penalties.
NBN News
Newcastle Knights season is over
The Newcastle Knights came up short last weekend, losing to the Cowboys and ending their 2024 premiership campaign despite a mighty effort from their star Kalyn Ponga.
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