Newcastle, NSW
City in New South Wales
Australia
Newcastle, NSW kicks off Polecharger EV charging network in partnership with Ausgrid and EVX
Ausgrid plans a network of 30,000 pole-mounted EV chargers from EVX by 2029. Newcastle hosts Australia's first Polecharger unit at Dixon Beach Park in Mereweather. This charging system offers dual chargers, minimal installation requirements, and a mobile app for user access. The Dixon Beach Park unit accommodates tourists and local beachgoers with limited EV charging options. The Polecharger network will focus on street and garage parking with long dwell times.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Newcastle, NSW incorporates innovative approaches to paid leave into Enterprise Agreement 2023
Newcastle identified employee needs for expanded forms of paid leave in a 2021 survey. The Enterprise Agreement 2023 offers 20 days of paid leave for employees facing domestic violence. City officials first introduced 10 days of domestic violence leave in 2018. Additional paid leave options cover miscarriages, cultural events, and military veterans on ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day. The agreement also reduces the upfront costs of city apprenticeships with fully covered tool costs.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Newcastle, NSW and the University of Newcastle attract growing businesses with The Landing Pad
The Landing Pad is a business innovation center based at the university's I2N Hub. City and university officials opened the center to increase business relocations from bigger cities worldwide. New tenants receive three months of free access when applying prior to June 2023. Participating entrepreneurs can access a maker space, shared desk passes, and free software. The center also hosts networking events and connects innovators to mentors through a dedicated service.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Newcastle, NSW trains the next generation of business leaders at the Youth Entrepreneurs Hub
Newcastle and Hunter Futureprenuers assist entrepreneurs aged 15 to 25 at the city's Digital Library. An introductory Entrepreneurs Mindset Bootcamp focused participant attention on innovation-minded leadership. Monthly Up Hustle workshops encourage brainstorming and collaboration among patrons. Young entrepreneurs arrange free mentoring sessions with local business owners at the hub. Digital Library resources like 3D printers and a podcast studio are available to hub users.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Newcastle, NSW explores the intersection of art, technology, and safety with Night Spaces Project
The project is part of Newcastle's effort to create safe and engaging public spaces at night. Fifteen works of art from the Newcastle Art Gallery are displayed on lightboxes at Kuwumi Place, Pacific Park, and Market Street. Each box is solar-powered and activates its lights based on motion detection. Visitors learn about the artwork and the artists through augmented reality features. The Night Spaces boxes are portable and will rotate to other locations in the future.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Newcastle, NSW coordinates with other councils on Curby Coffee Capsule recycling trial
Newcastle, Mosman, and Willoughby are working with iQ Renew to divert coffee capsules from landfills. Three thousand participants receive orange bags for aluminum capsule collection. The bags are placed in curbside recycling bins and sent to Nespresso by iQ Renew. Aluminum and coffee grounds are separated for reuse in capsule production and composting, respectively. This Australian-first trial is funded by Nespresso and allows an evaluation of new recycling methods by the councils.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia
Willoughby, NSW
Australia
+1Newcastle, NSW evaluates the impacts of recycled biofilters on roadside drainage during pilot
Raingardens at six locations incorporate recycled glass and compostable material for biofiltration. This unique soil mixture filters street pollutants in stormwater on its way to local rivers and wetlands. Recycled biofilters differ from traditional drainage techniques by absorbing heat and providing habitats for local wildlife. Researchers at the University of Newcastle will collect and analyze data during this world-first pilot.
Newcastle, NSW
Australia