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Newcastle: Events Highlights
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Highlights: Major Events
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Australia
Day-Newcastle
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17 January
There will be activities organised on the harbour,
at Nobby's Beach and the park itself. Come along
with the whole family for an enjoyable day of
activities and entertainment including Junior
Triathlon, Stockton swim, beach volleyball,
markets and of course fireworks.
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Surfest
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26 March - 6 April
Surfest is much more than a surfing competition
- it is a celebration of beach lifestyle and
culture that attracts interest from around the
globe and focuses attention on Newcastle's very
own pristine beaches and hospitable locals.
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Newcastle
Jazz Festival
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24 - 26 August
Two days and three nights of Outstanding Jazz
& Blues. 35 Bands/Performers - Some of Australia’s
Best Jazz Artists. Over 100 individual musicians
& vocalists.
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Creative
Arts Festival
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September (tba)
Display of artwork - watercolours and oils,
quilts, jewellery, display of silk kimonos,
sculptures, woodwork, creative textiles art
and lots more.
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Public Holidays
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New Year's Day
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Jan
1
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Australia Day
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Jan 28
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Good Friday
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Mar 21
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Easter Monday
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Mar 24
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Anzac Day
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Apr 25
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Queen's Birthday
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Jun 11
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Labour Day
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Oct 1
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Christmas Day
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Dec 25
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Boxing Day
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Dec 26
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