The Latest Breaking News from Jack Antcliff

'Dignified access': This suburb has four retirement homes but no safe access to shops

Council says an upgrade to footpaths is not part of its four-year delivery plan.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 28

'We're not a developer': council backs mayor's affordable housing plan

Councillors vote 10-1 to open talks on providing land for affordable housing.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 25

'Difficult decision': councillors make ruling on controversial phone tower

Residents fear their 'hard-earned security' is now at risk.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 10

'More people a choice': motion to debate unpopular housing estate blocked

The notice of motion was defeated after a lengthy debate.

Newcastle Herald · May 25

Councillors elect new deputy mayor to lead Lake Macquarie

Here's what happened at the first Lake Macquarie council meeting.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 14, 2024

Awaba House cost blowout forces council to dip into its coffers

The project cost is $2.6m higher than expected.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024

'We're out of touch': emotions high as councillor condemns Voice vote

'Council had the audacity to vote to support something where our residents didn't.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 23, 2023

Tensions flare as council stands behind the Voice to Parliament

"The people who vote no are not bad people, they're not racists."

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2023

Council to have a seat at the table on Eraring Power Station closure talks

Eraring Power Station owner and operator Origin Energy plans to reactivate its community forum, and Lake Macquarie City Council will have a seat at the table.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 28, 2022