This once-declining NSW industrial town has undergone a transformation, with a newfound buzz, a great food scene and interesting attractions.

Construction of the council's $3.7 million kiosk and public toilet block on Newcastle Foreshore is on track, with the building set to open by mid-2025.

Carnival, Celebrity, Holland America, Norwegian, Princess, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea and Viking are among the varied cruise lines that visit Newcastle ... where the foreshore is marked by ...