Missed bin collections in Rankin Park spark frustration as a local resident calls in over red bins left uncollected for two weeks in a row. City of Newcastle CEO Jeremy Bath responds, explaining what can cause missed services, why timing matters when reporting, and how often it really happens.

The conversation then turns to the long-awaited demolition of the derelict Queen’s Wharf building, the complexities behind the delay, and plans for a future commercial entertainment precinct on the harbour.

Plus, an update on the grand reopening of the newly expanded Newcastle Art Gallery now home to a $145 million collection with free community access, a major opening celebration, and even a café worth visiting.

Bins, demolition timelines, harbour development and a milestone moment for Newcastle’s arts scene, it’s all covered in this local update.