SHOCKING: 2 - What They Never Told You

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

Major retailers argue $75m shopping complex will undermine town centre

A $75 million shopping centre at Morisset kitted out with a supermarket, retail, restaurants and cafes is one step closer thanks to Lake Macquarie council, despite objections from the state's road authority and nearby major retailers.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2023

Key Hunter road upgrade stuck in the slow lane as cost blows out

The state and federal governments have committed funds to the project, but Transport for NSW says its timing is "dependent on planning and funding approvals".

Newcastle Herald · Mar 23, 2023

$75 million 'destination' retail park project one step closer to reality

A 'destination' $75 million supercentre at Morisset decked out with a Bunnings, gym, homeware shops, a supermarket, cafes, carpark and play area is in the pipeline.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2022

Major makeover in the works for Morisset's tired old showground

Morisset's tired, old showground is about to get a dramatic makeover as Lake Macquarie City Council invests in its growing western shores.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

Struggling to get a doctor's appointment in the Hunter: here's why ... and why it's predicted to get worse

Seeing a GP will get harder and cost more if doctor shortages continue.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 24, 2022

Plans to turn Morisset Showground into jewel in the crown of urban centre

Once a speedway, Morisset's tired showground is set to become a jewel in the crown of the growing urban centre's development.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022

Man missing from Morisset turns up in Byron Bay

Police hold concerns for Patrick Murphy, who has chronic medical conditions.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2022

The moment a motor home bursts into flames on the road at Tarro

Firefighters were kept busy Wednesday afternoon as reports of two vehicle fires within minutes of each other closed major roads at Tarro and Morisset.

Newcastle Herald · May 26, 2022

Friends bond over microbrewery dream

"Nothing worth doing is ever easy and this journey sure as hell has come with challenges."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2022