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
Military-grade smart tourniquets to potentially save lives on local beaches Council lifeguards have a new safety tool in their kit bag. Newcastle Herald · Sep 24
Residents face rates pressure as councils warn of 'catastrophic' cut to grants Ratepayers could be left footing the bill with cut services or steeper rates after the councils revealed they stood to lose a combined almost half a billion dollars. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18
Council work dries up after 40 years, leaving Newcastle repairer asking why City of Newcastle has taken its business to Lake Macquarie instead. Newcastle Herald · Sep 8
Blink and you'll miss it: the Lake Macquarie suburb where homes sell in 16 days Data reveals the fastest and slowest selling suburbs in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Newcastle Herald · Aug 28
Meet the 21 gamebreakers who can influence the NPLW finals series Who will stand tall under the pressure of finals? Newcastle Herald · Aug 26
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
Council expands ceremonies to handle high demand from new Australian citizens The numbers behind the change of a key Lake Mac civic event. Newcastle Herald · Aug 18
Opera Australia brings Mozart's Don Giovanni to Newcastle for one night only Lake Macquarie soprano Jessica Blunt has a principal role. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15
The personal grief behind Craig's 230km walk to reach 35 football clubs The Lake Macquarie City coach is starting important conversations on The Long Walk Back to the Sheds. Newcastle Herald · Aug 6
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
'I'm not slowing down at all': why key Hunter MP will contest 2027 state election The independent MP said he was keen to assist the region prepare for challenges ahead. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
McDonald's owner 'lovin' it' as he drives through eighth fast-food outlet Lake Macquarie will soon welcome its 13th McDonald's. Newcastle Herald · Jul 14
Reports of a shooting in Bolton Point: large-scale police operation launched Police were alerted to the sound of 'shots fired' in the Lake Macquarie suburb. Newcastle Herald · Jul 8
Newcastle Herald · Jul 6 'Best place': mayor all aboard on bringing train building to ex-coal mine Two sites are in the running for a new manufacturing hub.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 14 Council reveals bold 20-year vision to transform the booming south-west By 2046 the suburb will be a bustling residential and economic hub.
Newcastle Herald · May 26 Lake Mac lucky streak: two residents score big prizes in lottery draws $78 million and counting: Hunter region's incredible lottery winning streak continues.
Newcastle Herald · May 21 From apprentice sparkie to council boss: Lake local promoted to CEO He grew up in Belmont, and now he's running the whole city.
Newcastle Herald · May 19 New era for Lake Macquarie council as CEO announcement looms large Eight months on, the council is expected to name its new CEO.
Newcastle Herald · May 19 From little things, tiny forests grow for Lake Macquarie school One of the city's most treeless suburbs is getting extra greenery.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2024 Lake Macquarie reach the 'pinnacle' of local government in NSW "It's highest honour in local government land."
Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2024 Federal government goes local in approach to roads in Lake Macquarie Charlestown and Dora Creek motorists will be the benefactors.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2024 Taking action: Lake Macquarie Council celebrate cracking high 90s Mayor describes it as "a big feather in our cap."
Newcastle Herald · Oct 25, 2024 No to Vegemite but yes to 'spag bol': Nigerian family become citizens Almost 100 people became citizens at Lake Macquarie.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2024 New Lake Macquarie housing project adds another 70 lots Winten Property seeks to add another 70 homes to Minmi project.