Failure to prevent ratepayer's $80k fight fails the pub test 'In my view it is the council's responsibility.' Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023
'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'. Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023
Labor government pushes relaxed noise rules for Newcastle entertainment precinct 'We'll shortly be moving to implementation.' Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2023
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 · Apr 29, 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. Newcastle Herald · Apr 27, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Apr 11, 2023
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 · Mar 27, 2023
Council opts for booking service to collect bulky waste Residents of Lake Macquarie will be able to book two collections each year. Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023
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. Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023
'Scares the hell out of me': Council wrestles with $12m Hunter Sports Centre cost blowout A cost blowout means Lake Macquarie City Council will need to fork out an extra $12.3 million to fund the state-of-the-art Hunter Sports Centre expansion. Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023
Lake council looks to lease out Edgeworth Library site A new lease on life could be on the books for Edgeworth Library as a home base for Vinnies to provide emergency relief, homelessness and housing support. Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023
Subdivision swells: hundreds more homes in the pipeline as council reaches for new heights A major residential estate in Cooranbong could swell by almost 500 extra houses and a further 625 people as the local council moves to change its development controls. Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Dec 23, 2022 'It's heartbreaking': residents take a stand against three-storey childcare centre Now, a three-storey childcare centre development threatens to disturb the peace she and her elderly neighbours have come to love about the street.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2022 Beam responds as Lake Macquarie councillors slam purple e-bike trial An e-bike trial has been slammed as an "absolute joke" and a stick in the spokes for Lake Macquarie City Council.
Newcastle Herald · Dec 11, 2022 Planning panel signs off on 209-lot Catherine Hill project Middle Camp plan approved at Catherine Hill Bay
Newcastle Herald · Dec 2, 2022 Battle lines drawn over massive subdivision on city's western front The City of Newcastle and Transport for NSW have combined forces to oppose the Hunter's largest ever residential subdivision on the city's western fringe.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022 Council to have a seat at the table on Eraring Power Station closure talks Eraring Power Station owner and operator Origin Energy plans to reactivate its community forum, and Lake Macquarie City Council will have a seat at the table.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022 'It's a joke': council condemns pricing watchdog's method for setting rate hikes Fed-up with a "broken system" - Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) will write to the state's independent pricing watchdog condemning the method it uses to set maximum rate hikes.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2022 Hunter council in top 10 for complaints The NSW Ombudsman's Annual Report 2020-21 reveals the most complained about government services
Newcastle Herald · Oct 18, 2022 Anglers' chance to win more than bragging rights at Let's Fish Lake Mac Anglers looking to catch a whopper at this year's Let's Fish Lake Mac competition have more than just bragging rights on the line.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2022 Council signs off on deal with major subdivision developer to offset clearing Lake Macquarie City Council has signed off on an agreement with a developer designed to offset land clearing for a proposed residential subdivision at Wyee.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 30, 2022 Catherine Hill Bay masterplan key to helping community reconnect A masterplan that will shape the future of Catherine Hill Bay has nailed the brief as far as locals are concerned.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 27, 2022 Cash splash in the works as council dives headfirst into major pool plans A cash splash is in the works as Lake Macquarie City Council dives into a 20-year plan to improve pool infrastructure across the region.