V8 supercars race

Lord Mayoral Q&A: Socialist Alliance candidate Steve O鈥橞rien

Steve O鈥橞rien, who is running for Lord Mayor of Newcastle and councillor in Ward 1, discusses his people before profit campaign.

鈥楽upercars put profit before common good鈥 say residents

The V8 supercars race due to run through Newcastle streets in November places 鈥減rivate profit over the common good and social justice鈥 according to the Newcastle East Residents Group (NERG).

In a recent leaflet NERG points out that residents continue to be sidelined by Newcastle City Council, Destinations NSW (a government tourism body) and Supercars Australia Pty Ltd.

The race deal was worked out in a private briefing and closed council meetings without community involvement last year.