Good morning, Newcastle. Welcome back to the Newcastle Digest with a new look and feel. I hope you like it.
**Don’t forget to vote: The 2024 NSW Local Government Elections are scheduled to be held on Saturday, 14 September 2024. Find out more about the election
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Quick hits
Source: Willy Weather
Newcastle News |
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Another earthquake in the region: A third serious earthquake has hit the Hunter Region in as many weeks. More information about the swarms of earthquakes |
Newcastle Knights finals bound: in front of a sold-out McDonald Jones Stadium, the Newcastle Knights prevailed against the Dolphins to make it to the NRL finals. They will face the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday 7:30 pm |
Due to funding, more street parties are coming: The NSW Government has awarded the City of Newcastle (CN) $500,000 to make it easier for busy streets to be turned into concert venues. Read more |
Williamstown Airport wins funding for new routes: Newcastle Airport signs an MOU with the NSW Government to boost new domestic and international routes, with state funding support for two years after new routes commence. Find out more |
Eats
Local gem
The pizza scene in Newcastle is large, there is lots to chose from. I have to say my favourite is this weeks local gem Napoli. Minus the difficulty in finding a park in the area, Napoli’s Pizza to me is flawless. We had the Quattro Formaggi and a Chiatta.
Napoli Centrale
Openings
Mr Potato Darby Street, 108 Darby St, Cooks Hill
I don't know if you’re like me, but loaded potatoes have been all over my TikTok for you page as of late. So I am quite excited for this launch. Make sure you check out their offical grand opening on September 14, where they will be giving away free spuds between 12pm-3pm.
Mr Potato
Emilio’s Ristorante, 188 Union St, The Junction
Blink and you’ll miss it. In what felt like a rapid transformation, we say goodbye to the Hood Milkbar and hello to Emilio’s. Adding another store to go with their original spot in Warners Bay, we welcome another Itallian Restaurant to Newcastle.
Emilio’s is officially open; check it out or book here
Events
🎸 Live Music | 🎈Family | 🧑🌾 Markets |
🤣 Comedy | 🙈 Adults | 🎨 Art and culture |
Thursday 12 September
🎸RedHook Breaking Up With Tour - King Street Band Room, 8:00pm. Tickets
🎸 Bleeding Through (USA) - Hamilton Station Hotel, 8:00pm. Tickets
Friday 13 September
🤣 Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase - Civic Theatre, 8:00pm. Tickets
🎸 Full Flower Moon Band - King Street Warehouse, 8:00pm Tickets
🎸 Friday 13 Freakout - The Lass O’Gowrie, 7:30PM
🎸 Crawfish Rocks - The Kent, 10:30pm
🎸 Brightside - Wests New Lambton, 8:30pm
🎸 Chisel Barnes + Dragon - Club Stockton, 8:00pm Tickets
🎸 CC Lee & The Groove - Queens Wharf Hotel, 8:00pm
🎸 Gush - Hamilton Station Hotel, 8:00pm
🎸 Sam Nicholls - Adamstown Bowling Club, 5:00pm
🎸 X Mentals - Flamingos Live, 7:00pm
🎸 The Mason Rack Band - Wallsend Diggers, 7:00pm
🎸 Leighton Smith - The Boat Shed Bar, 9:00pm
🎸 4 FX - Club Charlestown, 8:30pm
🎸 The Years - The Blackbutt Hotel, 8:30pm
🎸 Push + Pull FT/ Veldar, Grimeland, Jingle & Fox Control - Stag and Hunter Hotel, 8:00pm.
🎸 Hunter Beasley, Northern Star Hotel, 9:00pm
Saturday 14 September
🧑🌾 Homegrown Markets - The Station, Newcastle, 10am to 2pm.
🎸 Javier - The Gal, 6:00pm
🎸 Bree Rusev - Queens Wharf Hotel, 4:00pm
🎸 Mark Weels Trio -Queens Wharf Hotel, 8:00pm
🎸 Phoenix Pritchard -Northern Star Hotel, 9:00pm
🎸 Run For Cover -The Kent Hotel, 10:00pm
🎸 NJE - Hamilton Station Hotel, 8:00pm
🎸 Nate James - The Boat Shed Bar, 9:00pm
🧑🌾 Hamilton Hawker Food Market - James Street Plaza, Hamilton, 5pm to 9pm
🎸 Tori Forsyth - King Street Warehouse, Newcastle, 7:00pm
🎸 Jarrod Grant -The Rogue Scholar, 7:00pm
🎸 Chad Rogers - The Rogue Scholar, 10.15pm.
🎸 Jungle Kings - Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, 8.30pm
🎸 Redlion - Club Lambton, 2:00pm
🎸 CJ Stanger w/ Humble & The Tall Stories - Stag and Hunter Hotel, 8:00pm
Sunday 15 September
🧑🌾 Homegrown Markets - Speers Point Park, 10:00am to 2:00pm
🎸 Imaginary Things // Primal Rockstars - The Oak Tighes Hill, 4:30pm
🎸 Rouge’s Famous House Band - The Rouge Scholar, 8:00pm
🎸 Half Nelson - Bartholomew’s, 4:00pm
🎸 Tre Soul - Kahibah Sports Club, 3:00pm
🎸 Bocelli & Brightman - The Tribute - The Art House Theatre, 2:00pm. Tickets
🧑🌾 Kahibah Village Fair - Kahibah Memorial Park, 9:00am to 1:00pm
🎸 Fish Fry - Queens Wharf Hotel, 2:00pm
🎸 Beer Garden Blues -Front Bar, Wickham Park Hotel, 12:00pm
🎸 CB Ghost + Rixon -Hamilton Station Hotel, 7:00pm
🎸 Outerphase - Club Lambton, 2:00pm
🎸 Live Baby Live: The INXS Tribute Show - Queens Wharf Ferry Terminal, 2:00pm. Tickets
🎸 The Heart Shaped Aces EP Release Tour - The Newcastle Hotel, 7:00pm.
Activities
Spring Soothe Sound Meditation Retreat: Sound Healing and guided Meditation to celebrate the arrival of Spring. Lay back and be soothed, and leave feeling totally relaxed.
Location📍: Family Chiropractic Charlestown, 2 Lincoln Street Charlestown, NSW 2290. Sunday, September 15 · 2 - 4pm, tickets.
Tickets sold online
Newcastle's - True Crime Tour: Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the closet.
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city's most ruthless men.
Be seduced by the murky world of fraudsters, adulterers and impersonators.
Unlock the key to the broken heart of a murderer.
Journey back to the city's dangerous and sinister past.
Great photo opportunities with time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Location📍: meet at Cnr Scott St & Watt St - 104 Scott Street Newcastle, NSW 2300
This is hosted on multiple dates; get tickets here
Miscellaneous
Something to look forward to
Living Smart Festival: Saturday, 21 September 2024 - Held on the traditional lands of the Awabakal People, the Living Smart Festival is one of Australia’s largest community sustainability events, with a mission to encourage people to learn about and embrace everyday sustainability practices. Find out more
Glow Festival: 17th - 19th September - Mark your calendars for Glow Festival, a celebration of light, art, and entertainment set to illuminate Devonshire St. Find out more
The Newcastle Big Picture Fest: 27th - 29th September- A free 3-day festival celebrating street art, large-scale public murals and immersive projection. Find out more
Sport
Newcastle Knights through to finals: Infront of a sold out McDonald Jones Stadium, the Newcastle Knights managed to defeat the Dolphins in a tight game to secure their spot in the 2024 NRL Finals Series. They will now play the Cowboys in Townsville on Saturday 7:30 to keep their season alive.
Credit: Newcastle Knights Instagram
Wests reign supreme again in Newcastle Netball grand final: Wests have claimed a premiership three-peat in Newcastle Netball, braving hot and windy conditions at Cooks Hill.
NBN News
Four clubs left in the premiership race for the 2024 Denton Engineering Cup: Maitland play Central Newcastle 3:00pm Saturday in Maitland and South Newcastle will face The Entrance 3:00pm Sunday at Cessnock.
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