Two mine shafts stood in the way of a gallery extension. It took 15,000 cubic metres of grout to sort out
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-02-27 12:00 UTC+10:00
Section: Culture / Art & design
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Indigenous, Australia, Energy, World News
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Above two deep coal mine shafts stands the most significant transformation of the NSW regional art landscape in more than a decade. After a four-year closure, Newcastle Art Gallery officially reopens this Saturday, its $48 million expansion more than doubling its footprint to house a world-class $145 million collection previously hidden from view.
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