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Newcastle (Australia), city, southeastern Australia, in the state of New South Wales. Newcastle lies along the mouth of the Hunter River on the Tasman Sea. It is the chief port for Australia's extensive Hunter coalfield and one of the nation's principal manufacturing centers. Products include iron and steel, machinery, ships, chemicals, and textiles. Coal, wool, wheat, and dairy products are exported. The University of Newcastle (1965) is here. The modern Cultural Center is a major landmark.