HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) Newcastle, a decision was taken that this policy would end and in future RAN ships would receive their own battle honours, ensuring that "Newcastle", the first ship in the RAN so named, would not inherit the honours of . HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06) HMAS "Newcastle" (FFG 06), named for the city of Newcastle, New South Wales, the largest provincial city in Australia, is an "Adelaide"-class guided-missile frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The last ship of the class to be constructed, "Newcastle" entered service in 1993. During her career, the frigate has operated as part of the INTERFET peacekeeping
2016 Newcastle City Council election 2016 Newcastle City Council election The 2016 Newcastle City Council Council elections took place on 5 May 2016 to elect one third of the members of Newcastle City Council in England. The elections took place on the same day as other local elections. Despite the election, it was mathematically impossible for the Labour Party to lose control of the council given that only a third of seats are up for election. However, a number of key wards were in the spotlight. The Labour Party sought to expand its representation throughout of the seat, capitalising on gains made in 2015 in