Nuatali Nelmes | |
|---|---|
| Lord Mayor of Newcastle | |
| In office 15 November 2014 – 14 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jeff McCloy |
| Succeeded by | Ross Kerridge |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nuatali Josephine Scobie |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor |
| Spouse | Stuart Nelmes |
| Residence(s) | Merewether, New South Wales[1] |
| Education | University of Newcastle |
| Website | www |
Nuatali Josephine Nelmes is an Australian politician who served as Lord Mayor of Newcastle from a by-election in 2014 until her defeat at the 2024 local elections.[2] She is the youngest person to ever serve as Newcastle lord mayor.[3] Prior to this she served as Councilor at City of Newcastle since 2008. Nuatali is credited with the transformation of the city over the last decade.[4] In 2025, Nelmes resigned from her position on the City of Newcastle Council, concluding more than 16 years in office.[5]
- ^ Proudman, Dan (6 March 2017). "Police investigating motive behind break-in of car belonging to Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ Iuliano, Sarah (18 September 2024). "Kerridge declares victory in Newcastle Lord Mayor race". Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
- ^ Gordon, Jason (15 November 2014). "Labor's Nuatali Nelmes Newcastle's new mayor". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 9 September 2021.
- ^ "Ward 3 Councillors". NewcastleCorporate. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
- ^ Nealon, Kelly (3 February 2025). "Former Lord Mayor resigns from Newcastle council". Inside Local Government. Retrieved 4 February 2025.