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IKEA makes plans for Newcastle

It is unclear where the store would be located, with both Newcastle and Lake Macquarie councils unaware of the company's planned site.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 18, 2022

Spate of thefts from vehicles at Valentine

Police are warning residents of a Lake Macquarie suburb to take care after a spate of thefts from parked motor vehicles.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 16, 2022

Concern plans to green and cool Lake Macquarie could stifle development

A Lake Macquarie councillor has raised concerns that a 10-year plan to make the joint a little bit greener and cool the city could turn developers off new subdivisions.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 15, 2022

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Cyclists ride high ahead of Lake e-bike launch

A start date has not been set, but organisers plan to have them ready to use by the end of this month.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 2022

Support flows in for Jay Stevens after serious workplace injury

The community is rallying to support a man who was badly injured in a workplace incident at a Lake Macquarie mine more than a fortnight ago, as those close to him describe the Hunter man as "a pillar of strength".

Newcastle Herald · Jun 4, 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

Lake Mac Arts website a 'one-stop-shop' for cultural events

"The diversity of what we have now is excellent, from opera to DJ sets to contemporary dance. A few years ago this would not have been possible."

Newcastle Herald · May 21, 2022

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NSW Parliament passes voluntary assisted dying bill

NSW Parliament has legalised voluntary assisted dying after a bill co-authored by Lake Macquarie MP Greg Piper passed through the upper and lower houses on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · May 19, 2022

Lake Macquarie councillor Colin Grigg to stand on One Nation ticket

The local pastor stood as an independent in the recent local government election, and said he resisted a political stint for years.

Newcastle Herald · May 17, 2022

Multi-million dollar trampoline centre catapults city into elite sport

An unusual sport will spring to life as Lake Macquarie is set to become the country's elite trampolining capital.

Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2022

Push for basketball stadium in each city

"I maintain basketball needs to remain in Broadmeadow and another stadium built in Lake Macquarie with better access."

Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022

Ambitious $120m plan to expand city's private hospital pushes ahead

A massive 10-storey hospital expansion has been given the green light, as Lake Macquarie City Council looks to cement better health outcomes for residents.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

PMs' visits show Libs still taking Hunter seriously

Scott Morrison and former Prime Minister John Howard visited Lake Macquarie on Wednesday in a sign the Coalition has not given up hope of prising key Hunter seats off Labor at next week's election.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

Hard to get: GP shortages leave Lake Macquarie families desperate for appointments

The only practice that could see her toddler that day was a 45-minute drive away in Bateau Bay.

Newcastle Herald · May 9, 2022

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Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2022

City's 'forgotten fringe': residents frustrated with lack of funds

Overlooked and under-served - that's how Nords Wharf locals feel in the wake of Lake Macquarie City Council's whopping $7.6 million spend on shared paths in its 2022 to 2023 budget - with not one in their area.

Newcastle Herald · May 8, 2022

Major Lake Macquarie Private Hospital expansion hangs on a tall order

The $120 million expansion of Lake Macquarie Private Hospital hangs in the balance as the local council considers whether to allow a 10-storey build.

Newcastle Herald · May 2, 2022

Residents recognised in Lake Macquarie Awards

"The award is an incredible honour."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Police investigate alleged roadside attack

Police are appealing for public assistance following a serious alleged assault at a Lake Macquarie roadside.

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Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2022

Lake Macquarie man among latest to die with COVID-19

A man aged in his 70s from Lake Macquarie is among the 13 people who died with COVID-19 across NSW in the 24 hours to 4pm on Thursday, the latest data shows.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

'Strict' household contact rules to ease, Lake Macquarie person dies with COVID-19

Hunter New England records more than 2000 new cases, another death.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2022

Fears housing 'crisis' will go through the roof with 13,500 homes needed

As rental prices skyrocket and housing stock remains scarce, there are real fears for Lake Macquarie residents who struggle to keep a roof over their heads.

ABC News · Apr 13, 2022

International Air Race Series to be held above Lake Macquarie in coup for regional NSW

Lake Macquarie is flying high after its pick to host the International Air Race Series, the world's fastest aerial motorsport race.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Help save a life this Easter weekend

There is an urgent call for blood donations this Easter long weekend after supplies have dropped to record low levels. There is currently only enough supplies of emergency blood type O negative to last one and a half days. For the first time, Newcastle Blood Donor Centre will open its…

Newcastle Herald · Apr 12, 2022

Lake Macquarie arrests in $1.6m dark web drug syndicate investigation

"Police will allege in court that all three were involved in the supply and distribution of prohibited drugs on the dark web, including E-cigarettes which contained synthetic cannabinoids or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)."

Newcastle Herald · Apr 10, 2022

Protesters fight Link Road rezoning plan

Environmental groups have warned of an ecological destruction if a plan to rezone land on the western fringe of Newcastle and Lake Macquarie proceeds.

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