The newest funding stream, the Local Strengthening Fund, aims to enhance wellbeing and development of our community. 

Whether you're a creative, community group, not-for-profit, business or something else – this is your chance to make that creative, big thinking project happen! 

It's not always easy to write a story about ourselves. Sometimes we don't know what we want to talk about, or we don't know how to start. Tomaree Library is holding a free online event for young people on Monday 6 September from 4 to 5pm to provide some hints and tips!

In this Heywire workshop, an ABC producer takes you through the storytelling process, from helping you find your own unique story to then getting your thoughts and ideas on paper. The workshop also includes videos of true stories from past Heywire winners, and plenty of opportunity for discussion and to ask questions.

Stage 1 heads along Nelson Bay Road between Taylor Road and Vardon Road and compromises of 235m of a new 2m wide concrete shared path along residential frontages and a take-away Shop.

Stage 2, scheduled for 2022, will increase the project length by 1500m, connecting to the existing shared paths at Newcastle LGA and Bayway Village. Work is scheduled to be finished in October 2022.