Division of Newcastle Division of Newcastle The Division of Newcastle is an Australian electoral division in the state of New South Wales. The division was proclaimed in 1900, and was one of the original 65 divisions to be contested at the first federal election. The division was named after the city of Newcastle, around which the division is centred. The current Member for the Division of Newcastle, since the 2013 federal election, is Sharon Claydon, a member of the Australian Labor Party. It has been held by the Australian Labor Party for its entire existence. Historically, it has been one of that party's
Australian Army Band Corps deployment. Australian Army Band Corps The Australian Army Band Corps (AABC) is the Australian Army's musical branch. The Corps was formed on 2 August 1968 and provides the Army with musical support and seeks to improve the Army's public image. It consists of 11 individual bands; five full-time and six part-time which are located in the capital city of each state as well as the regional cities of Wagga Wagga, Townsville, and Newcastle. The Band’s mission is to enhance the public image of the Australian Army by providing musical support and entertainment to Army activities in barracks, during exercises, and