The Latest Breaking News from Lake Mac

Lake Macquarie housing logjam: thousands of homes stuck in pipeline

What's holding up new homes in Lake Macquarie?

Newcastle Herald · May 27

There's a $25,000 flathead waiting to be caught in Lake Macquarie

It's part of a $100,000 fishing competition.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 10, 2024

Mayor's emotional farewell at her final council meeting

Mayor Kay Fraser was met with a standing ovation as she closed the meeting.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 27, 2024

Anglers get ready for some reel action at Let's Fish Lake Mac

There's plenty of fish in the sea, but the catch in Lake Macquarie will be revealed at next month's Let's Fish Lake Mac.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 5, 2023

Lake Macquarie becomes artists' muse in two new exhibitions

Bespoke sculptures inspired by Lake Macquarie's Awaba House and new drawings of the city by local pop culture icon Trevor Dickinson will feature in two new exhibitions.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2023

Lake Mac aglow as Float Your Boat 2023 draws thousands

Thousands lined the lake's shore and converged on live sites in Toronto and Warners Bay.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 25, 2023

Classic cars to convoy through Lake Macquarie

"I've got a really good group of friends and we're all car enthusiasts, so I thought what better way to raise awareness and funds," driver Mario Nearchou said.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2023

Future of Lake Macquarie purple e-bikes on the line as trial wraps up

The future of Lake Macquarie's purple e-bikes is on the line as the council decides whether to continue the 12-month trial beyond June.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2023

Lake Macquarie mayor blasts state government 'handbrake' on city, Hunter

The quiet achiever is leaving its 'go along to get along' attitude in 2022, ready to make a name for itself as the state's regional powerhouse.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2023

Pucker up for the perfect catch as Let's Fish Lake Mac kicks off

Pucker up for the perfect catch as Let's Fish Lake Mac kicks off across the city's shores and beaches today.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 11, 2022