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Power poles to become electric vehicle chargers in Australian first

Electric vehicle chargers will be installed on street power poles across Lake Macquarie as part of a 12-month trial.

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Speed limit could be slowed to 40kmh on two busy streets near CBD

The speed limit could be slowed from 50kmh to 40kmh on two busy Charlestown streets.

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Charging forth with questions on EV trial

How will priority for usage be determined ?

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Council backs business taking over excellence awards

In an effort to back local businesses, Lake Macquarie City Council will take over management of the annual business excellence awards.

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Costly by-election hangs in the balance after councillor resigns

Councillor Luke Cubis has handed in his resignation, leaving Lake Macquarie City Council facing a half-a-million dollar by-election.

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Scrap that: whopping 200,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill

The equivalent of 700 Airbus A380s has been diverted from landfill in Lake Macquarie.

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Croquet all day: work begins on $3.2 million courts project

Locals will soon be able to croquet all day as work begins on a $3.2 million centre at Glendale.

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Bring the barrels back: push to pipe sand from Swansea dredge

Surfers are desperate to bring barrels back to Blacksmiths Beach.

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'Waste' of money: Residents outraged at paying twice for rubbish disposal

'Why am I paying for something that I don't use?'

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Flag raising draws 'large and beautiful' crowd to remember Indigenous elders

'From a small number we started off with, we ended up with that beautiful crowd this morning.'

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Green Point Reserve a unique haven for the ages

This Lake Macquarie reserve is a priceless community asset

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A burnt jetty and the $24K in debt Lake Macquarie council wrote off

Bad debts to the tune of $24,000 have been put in the too-hard basket as Lake Macquarie City Council writes them off.

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Get ready for a glowing sight at Lake Macquarie's Float your Boat festivities

'It's like our own Vivid, right here in Lake Macquarie, absolutely fantastic.'

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Council's plan to protect former Miss Universe Australia's hometown

Former Miss Universe Australia Jennifer Hawkins isn't the only treasure to come out of Holmesville that Lake Macquarie City Council wants to protect.

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Failure to prevent ratepayer's $80k fight fails the pub test

'In my view it is the council's responsibility.'

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'A debacle': little remains of Lake Macquarie's $500,000 parklet project

The Chamber of Commerce's Max McCorkell says all that remains of Cardiff's parklet project is a blank wall and artificial grass 'people trip on'.

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Labor government pushes relaxed noise rules for Newcastle entertainment precinct

'We'll shortly be moving to implementation.'

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Huge plans for future business park to unlock jobs and draw residents

A retail, industrial and business park nestled between Costco, Bunnings and the old Pasminco smelter site has the potential to unlock 6000 jobs and welcome 10,000 new residents.

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Council ready to make a splash with plans for major pool upgrades

While Speers Point Swim Centre will still be the jewel in the crown of Lake Macquarie City Council's watering holes, a public push for better facilities in Swansea has seen a new indoor learn to swim pool, car park and splash pad made a high priority.

Newcastle Herald

Councillor raises 'pack of potential problems' with offshore wind

Councillor Jason Pauling has urged Lake Macquarie City Council not to jump the gun in its support for a renewable energy zone off the Hunter coastline.

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Damage shuts sections of Fernleigh Track while council investigates

Damage to the popular Fernleigh Track will see sections of it closed while Lake Macquarie City Council runs tests on its condition.

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Hospital boss says expansion will relieve strain on the public system

The expansion will include an enhanced, 24-hour emergency department to increase the hospital's capacity to treat urgent patients.

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Council puts off decision on Lake Macquarie housing estate in light of community gripes

Lake Macquarie City Council has put off a decision about whether to create three 'super lots' for a housing estate at Wyee Point after community members made 30 submissions against it.

Newcastle Herald

Council opts for booking service to collect bulky waste

Residents of Lake Macquarie will be able to book two collections each year.

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Council unleashes new rules for dogs and owners in public spaces

Pooches and their parents will need to follow new commands as Lake Macquarie City Council gives its plan to manage dogs in public spaces the green light.

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