

City of Newcastle invests in future of coastal precinct
City of Newcastle will begin work next week to ensure the safety and longevity of one of its most popular coastal precincts.


MAMMA MIA! Dancing Into The Civic Theatre
Mamma Mia! is celebrating 25 dazzling years of musical magic! As the world’s favourite feel-good musical, it has captivated audiences across


Bee creative for Community Environment Grants
A project to populate gardens with native pollinators is flying the flag for creative applications to Lake Macquarie City Council’s Communit


Lovely Thunder: A Vibrant Exploration of Colour Through Contemporary Art
Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) is proud to present Lovely Thunder, an exhibition that explores the power of colour in...


The Friendship Cup Returns: A Celebration of Sailing and Sportsmanship
After a seven-year hiatus, the prestigious Friendship Cup has made its long-awaited return to the local sailing calendar, bringing together


Lake Mac Festival brings music icons, sports and world-class acts
A major festival featuring Australian rock legends, a mega triathlon and an internationally acclaimed Eishan Ensemble will come to town...


Free workshops to hone creatives’ professional development
Musicians, artists and other creatives will get a chance to hone their professional development as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s...


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City of Newcastle shines a light on seniors for statewide festival
Newcastle high school students will be talking tech with seniors as part of an intergenerational IT lesson being rolled out at Newcastle...


Set sail on voyage of discovery at Women in Sport Festival
Women and girls of all ages and abilities can dive in and learn the ropes of sports aplenty when the Lake Mac Women in Sport Festival...


‘You’re Kidding Me’ returns with fresh topics and new presenters
Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting local families to the 2025 You’re Kidding Me program, an annual initiative providing parents and...


International cruise visitors to explore Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
More than 180 cruise ship passengers and their guides from Europe are set to explore the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on 26 February.


Council pushes housing diversity, water security and youth connectivity
Broadening housing supply remains a top priority for Lake Macquarie City Council, with Councillors approving the Housing Diversity...


Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG) kicks off the year with record-breaking members meeting.
Close to 150 movers and shakers of the local visitor economy gathered at The Station last night for Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s...


Essential training for builders ahead of compliance campaign
Builders and site managers in Lake Macquarie are invited to attend a free, hands-on Builders Breakfast offering invaluable advice on best...