

New Citizens Welcomed Ahead of Australian Citizenship Day
More than 70 people from 25 nations spanning the globe have been welcomed as new Australian citizens at a ceremony in Lake Macquarie...


Trails of Discovery Lead to Living Smart Festival
Trails of discovery, revealing secrets about local flora, fauna, history and marine habitats along the lake shore, will lead to this...


Lake Mac Lifeguards Hit the Sand and Surf Ahead of Beach Season
Lake Mac lifeguards have been put through their paces ahead of the 2022-23 beach season to ensure they remain among the best in the world...


After Fleeing War, Yurii Looking Forward to Living Together in Lake Mac
This month’s Living Together Festival is a long way from war-torn Ukraine, but it’s where MC Yurii Chuchenko’s thoughts will wander as he...


Record E2E Intake Addresses National Skills Shortage
Lake Macquarie City Council is poised to offer a record number of jobs for apprentices, trainees, cadets, and graduates, as the nation’s...


Former PM John Howard Headlines History Illuminated
Former Prime Minister John Howard and acclaimed author Mike Carlton will headline a star-studded History Illuminated festival in Lake...


What's Happening in your Local Community?
Your Community News for the Hunter NEWCASTLE EXPANSION PROJECT MOVES UNDERGROUND AT NEWCASTLE ART GALLERY Early construction works that...


Popular Wellbeing Program Returns to Lake Mac
A free, 10-week program, which aims to boost mental health and wellbeing in the community following the challenges brought on by natural...


Book Week colour and magic on show for Lake Mac online storytimes
Drag queen diva Timberlina, maestro magician Joel Howlett and accomplished authors Paul Russell and Chrissy McYoung feature in a new...


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...


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,...


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....