The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie Council

Land offset aims to strike balance between homes and conservation

'It's maximising an area by joining bits together.'

Newcastle Herald · Oct 29, 2024

Taking action: Lake Macquarie Council celebrate cracking high 90s

Mayor describes it as "a big feather in our cap."

Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2024

Changing of the guard: meet the Lake Macquarie mayoral candidates

The city will have a new mayor for the first time in two terms.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 6, 2024

Lake council's electric dream becoming a reality

Lake Macquarie Council is helping lead the electrification of the state's transport sector, new Climate Council research shows.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2022

'Complicated and problematic': future of Pasminco smelter site up in the air

The future of the old Pasminco smelter site remains up in the air, as Lake Macquarie councillors ask for more information on what one called a 'complicated' and 'problematic' area.

Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022

Businesses in the Hunter want more from politicians than a fear campaign about job losses in the coal industry

Australia's transition to a clean energy future will be a key federal election issue as the corporate owners of the nation’s biggest coal-fired power stations walk away from fossil fuels. Businesses in the Hunter want politicians to back future industries.

ABC News · Apr 10, 2022

Council taking name submissions for new Weir Road bridge

Lake Macquarie Council has opened the naming process for the bridge on The Weir Road, Barnsley up to the community.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2022