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Lake Macquarie councillors vow to fight against state's $85m cut to grants

The council would post eight deficits over 10 years under the change.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

'We're not a developer': council backs mayor's affordable housing plan

Councillors vote 10-1 to open talks on providing land for affordable housing.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 25

'Recreational jewel': council unveil $38 million vision for park's future

New courts, play areas and car parking are part of the proposal.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 28

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Councillors defend location of new sports facilities funded by developer

A $13.8 million development deal sparks a cross-council turf war.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 27

Sweet finding: survey's shock Mount Sugarloaf koala population discovery

How many koalas live in Lake Macquarie? The answer will surprise you.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 11

Lake Macquarie estate seeks change to 'streamline' 181-lot housing estate

The developer wants to alter its eight-stage construction.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2

Live in, drive out: council debates skills drain flowing out of the city

More than half of Lake Macquarie residents work outside the LGA.

Newcastle Herald · May 30

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'We're unattractive': councillor warns event fees harm the Lake's appeal

The council is divided on whether to cut charges for organisers.

Newcastle Herald · May 28

'More people a choice': motion to debate unpopular housing estate blocked

The notice of motion was defeated after a lengthy debate.

Newcastle Herald · May 25

Rezoning for housing approved, but concerns raised over M1 noise

Councillor Anthony Swinsburg voted against the motion.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2024

Land offset aims to strike balance between homes and conservation

'It's maximising an area by joining bits together.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2024

Councillors elect new deputy mayor to lead Lake Macquarie

Here's what happened at the first Lake Macquarie council meeting.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024

Results pour in for Lake Macquarie as West Ward proves anyone's game

The initial count shows the parties and candidates leading the pack.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 16, 2024

Developer promises council $22.6m if major housing estate goes ahead

New parks and sports fields promised if development goes ahead.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2023

Trinity Point developer collected more than half of public submissions

A council planning manager said it was 'slightly unusual'.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2022

Old school versus new school: should council meetings be face-to-face?

They might Google hangout and be part of Teams in an entirely new sense of the word - but the old guard at Lake Macquarie City Council has put its foot down a trial of GFH [Governing From Home] without a specific reason.

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022

'Complicated and problematic': future of Pasminco smelter site up in the air

The future of the old Pasminco smelter site remains up in the air, as Lake Macquarie councillors ask for more information on what one called a 'complicated' and 'problematic' area.

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