The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie City Council

'A debacle': little remains of Lake Macquarie's $500,000 parklet project

The Chamber of Commerce's Max McCorkell says all that remains of Cardiff's parklet project is a blank wall and artificial grass 'people trip on'.

Newcastle Herald · May 15, 2023

Labor government pushes relaxed noise rules for Newcastle entertainment precinct

'We'll shortly be moving to implementation.'

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2023

Huge plans for future business park to unlock jobs and draw residents

A retail, industrial and business park nestled between Costco, Bunnings and the old Pasminco smelter site has the potential to unlock 6000 jobs and welcome 10,000 new residents.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2023

Council puts off decision on Lake Macquarie housing estate in light of community gripes

Lake Macquarie City Council has put off a decision about whether to create three 'super lots' for a housing estate at Wyee Point after community members made 30 submissions against it.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2023

Council opts for booking service to collect bulky waste

Residents of Lake Macquarie will be able to book two collections each year.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 19, 2023

Council unleashes new rules for dogs and owners in public spaces

Pooches and their parents will need to follow new commands as Lake Macquarie City Council gives its plan to manage dogs in public spaces the green light.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 13, 2023

'Scares the hell out of me': Council wrestles with $12m Hunter Sports Centre cost blowout

A cost blowout means Lake Macquarie City Council will need to fork out an extra $12.3 million to fund the state-of-the-art Hunter Sports Centre expansion.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 27, 2023

Lake council looks to lease out Edgeworth Library site

A new lease on life could be on the books for Edgeworth Library as a home base for Vinnies to provide emergency relief, homelessness and housing support.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 15, 2023

Subdivision swells: hundreds more homes in the pipeline as council reaches for new heights

A major residential estate in Cooranbong could swell by almost 500 extra houses and a further 625 people as the local council moves to change its development controls.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 13, 2023

'It's heartbreaking': residents take a stand against three-storey childcare centre

Now, a three-storey childcare centre development threatens to disturb the peace she and her elderly neighbours have come to love about the street.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 23, 2022