Join us for an important community information session about the Star Hotel's potential State Heritage listing!
Newcastle's iconic Star Hotel is being considered for heritage listing 100 years after the building was constructed, and the public submission period is now open until August 8th.
What You'll Learn:
-Understanding the Heritage Listing Process - How State Heritage listings work and what they mean
-Making Your Voice Heard - Step-by-step guide to making effective public submissions
-The Star Hotel's Significance - Why this building matters to Newcastle's history
Featured Speaker:
Nikolas Orr (he/him)
BFA MArtHist PhD MPHA
Senior Heritage Officer, State Heritage Register
Nikolas will walk us through the submission process and answer your questions about how to contribute meaningfully to this historic nomination.
Why This Matters:
The Star has always been a centre for counter culture in Australia. With its long, infamous history, including events such as the Star Hotel riot of 1979, which inspired the Cold Chisel song 'The Star Hotel'. The venue is also collectively remembered as a LGBTQIA+ meeting place over multiple decades, and was home to some of Newcastle's first public drag performances.
From its origins as a single-storey timber building built in 1855 to today's Bernie's Bar, this building has been a cornerstone of Newcastle's social and cultural life for nearly 170 years. In 1925 a new two-storey brick hotel was built spanning from Hunter Street to King Street, creating the iconic structure we know today.
Your voice matters! This is your chance to contribute to preserving an important piece of Newcastle's - and Australia's - LGBTQIA+ history.
When: 4pm, Saturday, July 12th
Where: Bernie's Bar, Star Hotel Building, Newcastle West
Cost: Free Event
Submissions Due: August 8th
For more information or to make your submission online, visit: haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/star-hotel-newcastle
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