Past Events

The dismissal of the Whitlam government – 50 years

WHEN: Wednesday October 8th, 2025, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Valuing our thriving Art scene

WHEN: Wednesday September 10th, 2025, 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Hannell Street, Wickham.

High speed rail – on track?

WHEN: Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Hannell Street, Wickham

The future of higher education in Australia

WHEN: Wednesday, 9 Jul 2025 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Hannell Street, Wickham

Addressing Generational Inequity: Need for Urgent Reform

WHEN: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, Hannell Street, Wickham

May Event Cancelled

We’re sorry to announce that the event planned for May has, due to a range of issues beyond our control, ...

How young voters will shape the 2025 election

WHEN: Wednesday, 9 April 2025 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

How can we do democracy better?

WHEN: Wednesday, 12th March 2025 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

2025 Program

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America: What Now?

WHEN: Wednesday, 13th November 2024 6.00pm - 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

The sustainability of the two-party political system in Australia

WHEN: Wednesday, 9 Oct 2024 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

How much do companies know about you?

When: Wednesday, 11h September 2024 6.00pm - 7.30pm
Where: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

The Importance of Cybersecurity for Everyone

WHEN: Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

Port of Newcastle: Current Status, Future Plans

WHEN: Wednesday, 10 Jul 2024 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

Land use after mining: Opportunities and benefits for communities and the economy

WHEN: Wednesday, 12 Jun 2024 6.00pm – 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

Tax Reform- Now More than Ever

WHEN: Wednesday, 8th May 2024 6.00pm - 7.30pm
WHERE: Souths Merewether, Llewellyn St Merewether

Managing our Coastal Environments

WHEN : 6.00pm to 7.30pm Wednesday 10 April 2024
WHERE: Souths Newcastle, Llewellyn Street, Merewether.

Jewish Identities and Political Ideologies

WHEN : 7.30pm to 9.00pm Wednesday 13 March 2024
WHERE: Souths Newcastle, Llewellyn Street, Merewether.

2024 – Watch this space

The Newcastle Institute committee is busy planning for the 2024 program. We’re aiming to recommence in March 2024. Have a ...

In conversation with: Professor the Honourable Gareth Evans AC KC

Our final event for 2023 was another collaboration between the Newcastle Institute and the University of Newcastle. You can see ...