Construction of the council's $3.7 million kiosk and public toilet block on Newcastle Foreshore is on track, with the building set to open by mid-2025.

Interestingly, while there have been awards given for environmental work, I could see no awards given to Rising Tide organisers. Perhaps having a big party on Newcastle's foreshore while the poles are ...

This once-declining NSW industrial town has undergone a transformation, with a newfound buzz, a great food scene and interesting attractions.