'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
Councillors demand answers from state on delayed Myuna Bay replacement "There has been a distinct lack of engagement by the NSW government." Newcastle Herald · Aug 24
Councillor says Lake community has been 'dudded' by Myuna Bay inaction Jason Pauling says the community is frustrated by the lack of action. Newcastle Herald · Aug 21
'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
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
'Unbecoming of our premier road': councillor calls for smoother ride of M1 The councillor counted almost 500 patches on the motorway. Newcastle Herald · Jul 24
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
'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
Political football: council backflips on decision to review works at club 'I think that it's a sad day for Lake Macquarie.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 9, 2024
Questions over club upgrade: football president discovered on councillor's ticket The proposal is about upgrades of Lake Macquarie City Football Club. Newcastle Herald · Sep 1, 2024
Liberal senator says party will lift its game in Hunter federal campaign Dave Sharma says the Libs have learnt a lesson from 2022. Newcastle Herald · Aug 30, 2024
Tight challenge ruffles feathers at Lake Macquarie Libs pre-selection 'I think people want quality councillors more than specific quotas'. Newcastle Herald · Jul 18, 2024
How Lake Mac council plans to expand on $28m events industry A draft plan was approved on Monday night. Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024 Awaba House cost blowout forces council to dip into its coffers The project cost is $2.6m higher than expected.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2024 'We apologise': Remondis says $50K quote for sewer service isn't right A spokesman said the $50,000 a year quote was an 'administrative error'.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 18, 2024 'Insanity': controversial development met with public outcry The DA received 23 submissions against it.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 30, 2023 What made headlines in Newcastle and the Hunter in 2023? From sinkholes and hail storms, to tragedy and heartbreak. It was a year like no other.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023 'A really big ask': reality check for residents' footpath plea A new footpath at Cooranbong has been called a 'really big ask'.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 10, 2023 'Absolutely dudded': mayor says new Myuna Bay centre won't be like-for-like 'It just doesn't pass the pub test in any way, shape or form.'
Newcastle Herald · Oct 24, 2023 Mayor accused of taking 'passive aggressive cheap shots' 'We bring lots of stupid things here that waste staff time quite regularly.'
Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023 'We're out of touch': emotions high as councillor condemns Voice vote 'Council had the audacity to vote to support something where our residents didn't.'
Newcastle Herald · Jun 9, 2023 'Your city looks crap': call to whack weeds on median strips Overgrown and overdue for a makeover, Lake Macquarie's median strips are in councillor Jason Pauling's sights.
Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2023 Tensions flare as council stands behind the Voice to Parliament "The people who vote no are not bad people, they're not racists."
Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023 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.