Heritage Archives

Fate of Shepherd’s Hill Cottage to be decided by council

News Oli Goeldner - April 14, 2025

The controversial redevelopment of Shepherd’s Hill Cottage will be decided upon by City of Newcastle in an upcoming council meeting.

Newcastle heritage plans put Cameron’s Hill under spotlight

Property Rebecca Riddle - June 28, 2024

Cameron's Hill has been named among three sites to be protected under a push to preserve Newcastle heritage.

Heritage walk to showcase suburb’s colourful history

Entertainment Nicole Somerville - January 8, 2021

A new heritage walk in Warners Bay will cover the area's first recorded European visitor, Reverend Lancelot Threlkeld, and its 1830 settlement.

Have your say on Morpeth’s local heritage items

News Nicole Somerville - December 21, 2020

Maitland City Council is calling on the community to contribute to a Morpeth Conservation Area Review. The assessment will help identify places of significance that should be added as local heritage items to...

Strategy to shape city’s heritage items

Community Nicole Somerville - October 28, 2020

A new strategy is set to protect, promote and restore heritage sites and items in Newcastle. City of Newcastle endorsed The Heritage Strategy 2020-2030 at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday night and set...

Morpeth residents concerned over development plans

News Emma Murphy - September 21, 2020

Morpeth residents are throwing everything they have at a fight to stop the development of a housing complex in the historic town. Local developer Hilton Grugeon is behind plans for 130 dwellings as...

Rising from the ashes: new plans for Awaba House

News Nicole Somerville - August 28, 2020

A terrace for outdoor dining, a boutique dining and restaurant space and a new covered walkway are part of a proposed concept design that will see Awaba House rise from the ashes...

Novocastrians to have their say on city’s rich heritage

News Nicole Somerville - June 16, 2020

Novocastrians have been invited to have their say on how to manage the city’s heritage assets and better recognise Newcastle’s Aboriginal history. A rich portfolio of local conservation areas and buildings are noted...

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