Transparency
Editorial Policy
How this directory works, how we select and verify information, and how we label commercial relationships.
What this site is
Darby Street is an independent community directory for businesses on Darby Street, Cooks Hill NSW 2300. It is not affiliated with Newcastle City Council, the Darby Street Business Association, or any business on the street. It is run independently as a public service for visitors, locals and residents.
How businesses are listed
Businesses are listed at our discretion based on their presence on Darby Street. We aim to include all operating businesses on the street. We do not charge for standard directory listings. Businesses can:
- Submit themselves for listing via the contact page
- Claim and update their existing listing
- Report errors or suggest corrections
We reserve the right to decline or remove any listing at our discretion.
How information is checked
Business information is sourced from public sources including business websites, social media profiles, and direct contact with businesses. We verify information as best we can at the time of listing, but details - especially opening hours, addresses, and phone numbers - can change without notice.
All information should be verified directly with the business before visiting. We accept no liability for inaccurate information. Each listing includes a "Report incorrect details" link to help us maintain accuracy.
Last verified dates
Where we have recently verified a business's details, we display a "Last verified" date on the listing. Where no date is shown, the information has not been recently confirmed - please check with the business directly before visiting.
How corrections are handled
If you spot an error in a listing, use the "Report incorrect details" link on that business's page, or contact us directly. We aim to review and update corrections as quickly as possible. We do not guarantee turnaround times.
Sponsored and paid placements
This site may carry commercial relationships with businesses including:
- Sponsored listings - paid placements that receive additional prominence in search results, directory pages, or guide pages
- Featured listings - premium directory positions
- Sponsored guide placements - paid inclusions within editorial guide content
- Partner features - editorial content produced in partnership with a business
All paid or sponsored content is clearly labelled with the words "Sponsored" or "Partner Feature". Paid placements do not affect editorial recommendations in independent guides. Our editorial picks are made independently.
Reviews and ratings
This directory does not currently publish user reviews or ratings. Business descriptions are editorial summaries based on publicly available information about each business. They are not endorsements.
Guides and editorial content
Our editorial guides (Best Cafes, Best Restaurants, etc.) represent the editorial judgement of this directory. Selection is based on reputation, longevity, community standing, and available public information. We may update guide selections over time. Guide selections are independent of any commercial relationship unless explicitly labelled otherwise.
Contact
For corrections, listing submissions, partnership enquiries, or editorial questions, visit our contact page.