The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie City Council

Lake Macquarie councillors vow to fight against state's $85m cut to grants

The council would post eight deficits over 10 years under the change.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 29

Work begins on $7.6m bridge replacement as 15km detour announced

The former bridge was deemed to be in structurally poor condition.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 22

Allambi repairs ties with council and government to launch new tiny home

Allambi CEO says, "We accept that that needed to be changed."

Newcastle Herald · Sep 1

Ron Brown's legacy set in stone with pathway to improve community safety

A widow reflects on her husband's tireless community campaign.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14

'Start of something great': Catley welcomes dredge but not everyone is celebrating

Dredge plan is a win for boaties, but is Blacksmiths Beach being left behind?

Newcastle Herald · Aug 14

'It's inclusion': mum praises playground tool helping her non-verbal son

A simple board has major benefits, says a speech pathologist.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 18

Sharp shock: counting the cost after copper thieves cut EV chargers

Various public EV chargers across the Hunter have been vandalised.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 6

New era for Lake Macquarie council as CEO announcement looms large

Eight months on, the council is expected to name its new CEO.

Newcastle Herald · May 19

Community outrage at change to conservation control for local bushland

The fight to save Myall Road bushland from housing continues.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 15, 2024

EPA investigates asbestos dump at lakeside park and scout hall

A dog walker noticed asbestos hidden in the soil.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 8, 2024