

Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track southern section complete
The landmark Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track has reached its halfway milestone in Lake Mac, with the opening of the shared pathway’s 1.6...


$100,000 on the table for Lake Mac events
Organisers of minor and major events that create, build and support communities in Lake Macquarie are set to receive a boost thanks to...


New maker lab just fab for Lake Mac creatives
A Hunter-first new facility in Lake Macquarie is set to provide a cutting-edge space for people of all ages to create, invent, learn and...


Expressions of interest sought for Hunter Sports Centre construction tender
Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking companies interested in tendering for the construction of the expanded Hunter Sports Centre at...

World-class orchestra to perform Beethoven’s Eroica
A visceral musical experience is in store for Lake Macquarie when the internationally renowned Australian Haydn Ensemble performs...


Feast for the Senses returns as part of Living Smart Festival 2022
The region’s best sustainable and seasonal produce will be on the menu when Feast for the Senses returns to Speers Point Park next month,...


Green bin efforts in Lake Mac not going to waste
Lake Mac residents have emerged as some of the best food and green waste recyclers in Australia, saving the equivalent of 1,100 humpback...


Feral ungulates not so deer in Lake Mac
Planning is underway on a new research project gauging the extent of feral deer populations in Lake Macquarie, and the damage they cause....


Landcare Week bus tour highlights regenerative sites across Lake Mac
An educational bus tour, which travels to four key sites showing positive signs of regeneration, will take place as part of National...


Council services highlighted through Local Government Week
The many innovative and sustainable services Lake Macquarie City Council provides to the community are being highlighted as part of Local...


Cream of the business crop celebrated at 2022 Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards
An innovative company making global waves with hardware integration and software development has been named Lake Mac’s business of the...


Widespread changes proposed for Lake Mac dog exercise areas
Up to 10 new off-leash dog exercise areas are on the table in Lake Macquarie after extensive community consultation earlier this year....


Lake Mac Steam Week
13-21 AUGUST This week-long program of inspiring learning is held every year in conjunction with National Science Week. The theme for...


Lake Mac Children's Book Week
23–24 AUGUST, LAKE MAC Three Lake Mac libraries will be celebrating all things books and reading as you move and groove with stories,...


Craig Hamilton to deliver mental health talk at Lake Mac
Local ABC presenter Craig Hamilton is set to host a free Mental Health Matters event, where he’ll delve into his own experiences with...