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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie

Here comes another one: Merewether Heights suburb record smashed by $450k

The result tops the previous $2.85 million suburb record.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 29, 2024

Lake Macquarie woman crowned Miss International Australia 2024

'Having a new friend in every country, that's pretty cool.'

Newcastle Herald · Jul 25, 2024

Social housing work earmarked for Newcastle, Lake Macquarie

The work will use a share of $2 billion federal funding

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024

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'Top CEO in the Hunter': praise for Lake Mac council boss in review

Lake Macquarie council voted on the CEO's annual review.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23, 2024

Talks under way for new clinic to fill public health void at Morisset

Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper has fought for a hospital for years.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 4, 2024

'Absolute grubs': copper crooks nick taps, shower heads and pipe work

The antics have gone down like a lead balloon with locals.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2024

Lake council tips more investment will follow dip in development approvals

Approvals were at a five-year low but still totalled $1.2 billion.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 30, 2024

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Sport and rec centre finds new home in Morisset psychiatric hospital

The new site is located about a kilometre south.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 28, 2024

Bands denied entry to home of 30 years offered 'band-aid' solution

Community bands have been unable to use the Westlakes Music Centre.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 27, 2024

Lake Macquarie major projects stuck in budget slow lane

A Morisset sport centre and Mandalong Road are still years away.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 20, 2024

Plan reveals where Lake Macquarie will put another 5500 houses

The blueprint outlines growth for the north-west area.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 19, 2024

How many posties are attacked by dogs in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie?

You've got mail! Unless your dog has been a trouble-maker ...

Newcastle Herald · Jun 17, 2024

The secret to the success of Lake Macquarie's green waste collection

The contamination rate for good and organic waste is less than two per cent.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 8, 2024

Police employee charged with high-range drink driving

The man was stopped at Lake Macquarie at 1am this morning.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Jun 3, 2024

Council pushes for clean-up support in the wake of damaging weather

The council wants more support for residents to clean up debris.

Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2024

Memorial bench a place to sit and reflect on domestic violence

Kate Magee still wears the emotional scars of DV.

Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2024

Police seize gun, machete, motorbikes, drugs in raid

The Lake Macquarie home was searched in the early hours.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2024

Windale post office closure does not have mayor's stamp of approval

'This is a concerning trend'.

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Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2024

At least 350 trees wiped to make way for Mount Hutton housing estate

Lake Macquarie council approved the development this week.

Newcastle Herald · May 28, 2024

Watch police chase stolen Toyota through suburbs under lights and siren

Two pursuits were sparked in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2024

One job for every two unemployed: Hunter labour market tighter than NSW

The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…

Newcastle Herald · May 22, 2024

Fresh look under way for historic Toronto Baths

The swimming spot will become fully enclosed and accessible.

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2024

Purple e-bikes and scooters come to a grinding halt in Lake Macquarie

Beam Mobility has announced it will cease operations this week.

Newcastle Herald · May 10, 2024

Grout fund will level the playing field in Lake Macquarie's favour

Lake grouting fund will boost economic investment by about $450million.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2024

Millions announced for grout funding, but not for Newcastle

The fund will fill mine voids under prime real estate.

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