Great news! Our City of Newcastle 2020/21 Budget has just passed at Council tonight. Our Budget is a $275 million boost to City’s economy that will generate up to 700 local jobs and is the centrepiece of City of Newcastle’s response to the devastating impact of COVID-19. Over the next 12 months the city will deliver a record local infrastructure works program, including: ✅ $22.9 million for upgrades to local roads and footpaths ✅ $17 million for waste management, including $9 million towards the construction of an organics facility to compost food and green waste ✅ $14.2 million for suburban and city centre...