2025 Program

Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict – What are our obligations?

Our March event is presented in partnership with the Association for the Promotion of International Law. The event will explore ...

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

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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 ...