Land values fall up to 10% across Hunter as interest rates, costs bite Cessnock had the biggest land value drop in 2023. Newcastle Herald · Jan 9, 2024
Buy? Sell? What six property experts say will happen in Newcastle in 2024 Property experts share their thoughts about the year ahead. Newcastle Herald · Jan 7, 2024
Leaders challenge state government to 'keep pace' with city's growth 'None of the other projects in that list have happened.' Newcastle Herald · Jan 6, 2024
$300m senior's housing development to rise from Charlestown TAFE campus 'The demand for retirement living options is increasing rapidly. Almost one in three people in the Lake Macquarie region is aged over 55.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 17, 2023
First cab off the rank: Bryce Ham to stand for Lake Macquarie council Mr Ham will stand as a Greens candidate in the September election. Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023
'Foolish': Wallsend MP, cricket body oppose new basketball stadium location Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery and Newcastle District Cricket Association say the city's proposed new basketball stadium is in the wrong location and should not come at the expense of other sports. NDCA chairman Aaron Gray said on Tuesday that building the stadium "on a grass field next to a stormwater… Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2023
Money talks: councillors want same coin as Central Coast counterparts Councillors want the same pay options as those on the Central Coast. Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2023
Working out a way forward for Myuna Bay recreation site QUAKE RISK ASSESSMENT: Resolving impasse between the state and local governments Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023
The Hunter council area with double the domestic violence orders as Newcastle Domestic AVOs are at a 10-year high across the region. Newcastle Herald · Dec 6, 2023
Council makes the call to back lifeline for domestic violence victims 'I wish we didn't have to talk about this, but unfortunately we do.' Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2023
Warning for boaties: Marine Rescue tows 20 vessels in a month The Lake Macquarie arm of Marine Rescue was the organisation's busiest unit in the state for the eleventh month in a row. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023
Trial of lifeline for domestic violence victims up for debate The council will consider taking part in a 12-month trial. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023
'Give us answers': come Monday, Myuna Bay could be flattened for good Council's hands 'tied' on Myuna Bay demolition. Newcastle Herald · Dec 3, 2023
Lake Macquarie power stations in the crosshairs of EPA licence review EPA received 100 submissions as part of licence condition review. Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023
Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2023 'It is definitely slowing down': Newcastle house values up but growth slows The median house value in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is $863,276.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 17, 2023 Lake Macquarie woman wins $102k in lottery The pensioner said she planned to 'spread the happiness'.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2023 Meet Lake Macquarie's new deputy mayor in all-female leadership team It's her first term on council and newly-elected deputy mayor Madeline Bishop is excited to take the lead.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 26, 2023 Lake Macquarie pushes the boundaries of city's electoral wards Whole suburbs will change wards to deal with elector variance.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023 New second-in-charge takes the reins at Lake Macquarie council A new deputy mayor has been elected to represent Lake Macquarie.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 22, 2023 Why the Costco 'treasure hunt' is so popular in the Hunter region Perfect Lake Macquarie location draws widely
Newcastle Herald · Sep 15, 2023 Lake Macquarie council wants budget cash for Morisset road upgrade Newcastle is ineligible for a new regional road repair fund.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 12, 2023 New Dantia CEO determined to see city rank in top 10 'most liveable' There's a new leader at the helm of Lake Macquarie's economy development company.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 11, 2023 Council backs business taking over excellence awards In an effort to back local businesses, Lake Macquarie City Council will take over management of the annual business excellence awards.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2023 MP Greg Piper 'blindsided' by mayor's move on Myuna Bay Mayoral minute says there has been 'little progress' on plans for a new centre.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 25, 2023 Mayor wants answers on future of Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation centre Questions remain over the future of the Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre and Lake Macquarie mayor Kay Fraser wants answers.