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Minns confirms visit to erosion-hit beach

LABOR state opposition leader Chris Minns is expected to visit Stockton to meet with concerned residents over beach erosion during a visit to Newcastle this afternoon and tomorrow. Mr Minns is scheduled to inspect the UGL Goninan train building and repair facility at Broadmeadow this afternoon, and is a guest…

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Tell Me Again: Amy Thunig's life journey - so far

Lake Macquarie writer Amy Thunig' s memoir, Tell Me Again, publishes November 1 through University of Queensland Press.

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Hunt is on to unearth Lake Macquarie's unsung community champions

The spotlight will be on quiet achievers at the 2023 Lake Mac Awards.

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Labor looks for 'guarantee' on container terminal

The Opposition wants to ensure Port of Newcastle does not look for a "windfall gain" if the government removes an impediment to it developing a container terminal.

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No bail after alleged armed hold-up at Valentine service station

A man accused of using a knife to rob a Lake Macquarie business has been refused bail in court.

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House values continue to fall across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

The latest data from CoreLogic also reveals that the median house price in the region is now $856,513.

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Rates heading up, especially in Maitland

Home owners in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie face a 3.7 per cent jump in council rates next year, but the hike could be much higher in Maitland and Port Stephens.

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Greg Piper to introduce bill that will pave the way for Newcastle Container Terminal

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper flags his intention to introduce a bill to parliament that would extinguish port commitment deeds that are constraining the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle.

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Bus driver allegedly threatened, intimidated at Teralba, police say

A bus driver working a Lake Macquarie route was threatened and intimidated by two passengers, police have said as images of two men believed to be involved in the alleged incident were made public this week.

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'Extreme' domestic violence case: Man denies rape, assaults, firearm threats

A Lake Macquarie man accused of repeatedly raping and assaulting a young woman, including stomping on her head and threatening her with a loaded firearm in what detectives allege is an extreme case of domestic violence has pleaded not guilty and will face a trial next year.

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Master Builders Association's house of the year 2012 hits the market at Lake Macquarie's Coal Point

The enormous block at Coal Point offers waterfront living with the inclusion of a double boat shed, private jetty and boat ramp.

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For Lynette: Hunter family fights for a law and legacy in the wake of killer Chris Dawson's sentence

Lake Macquarie's Greg Simms has spoken of his family's 'comfort' after Chris Dawson was this week convicted of the murder of his sister Lynette

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Renters being hit harder in Newcastle than Sydney

Renters in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are forking out a larger portion of their income than Sydneysiders to put a roof over their head according to a new housing affordability report. And saving for a deposit for a unit is also a longer slog in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie compared…

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Online GPs flip the script: Newcastle and Lake Macquarie residents turn to telehealth

More than 15,000 people in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle have used this online prescription service.

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Go high or go home: Charlestown development set to be city's tallest building

It's go high or go home at Charlestown as developers turn the sod on what's set to be Lake Macquarie's tallest building, Macquarie Tower.

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Man on pursuit, break-in charges calls court 'corrupt'

A Lake Macquarie man facing more than 20 charges - ranging from break and enter to allegedly injuring police and leading officers on two pursuits within 24 hours - has claimed his situation with the justice system has been "corrupt", in a sensational outburst in court.

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FAST cycleway opened in Lake Macquarie

The newly-opened track is a 1.6km stretch between Hilda Street, Belmont South, and Awabakal Avenue, Blacksmiths, which connects to an existing shared path leading to Swansea.

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Property sales take a dive

Fewer properties in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie are changing hands according to the latest CoreLogic report.

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Energy minister to look at council power provider problem

"I have asked my department to meet with Lake Macquarie City Council to discuss this matter."

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Mortgage and rental stress are on the rise in the Hunter as wages fail to keep up

The proportion of Hunter households spending more than 30% of their income on mortgage repayments has doubled in five years. For renters, it's even worse.

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Hunter council leaders 'confident' after ministerial meeting

Representatives from Singleton, Muswellbrook, Cessnock and Lake Macquarie councils were part of a roundtable meeting with federal MP Kristy McBain last week.

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IKEA makes plans for Newcastle

It is unclear where the store would be located, with both Newcastle and Lake Macquarie councils unaware of the company's planned site.

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Spate of thefts from vehicles at Valentine

Police are warning residents of a Lake Macquarie suburb to take care after a spate of thefts from parked motor vehicles.

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Concern plans to green and cool Lake Macquarie could stifle development

A Lake Macquarie councillor has raised concerns that a 10-year plan to make the joint a little bit greener and cool the city could turn developers off new subdivisions.

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Cyclists ride high ahead of Lake e-bike launch

A start date has not been set, but organisers plan to have them ready to use by the end of this month.

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