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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie

Two people facing 17 drug charges over alleged Lake Macquarie supply

A Speers Point man, 48, was slapped with 11 offences.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 22, 2023

Future of Lake Macquarie purple e-bikes on the line as trial wraps up

The future of Lake Macquarie's purple e-bikes is on the line as the council decides whether to continue the 12-month trial beyond June.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 21, 2023

Police appeal for help in search for missing woman Lynn Scaife

Police are appealing for public assistance in the search for Lynn Scaife - a missing woman known to frequent the Lake Macquarie area.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2023

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Guns seized, six charged in alleged bikie attack at pub

Raptor North bikie squad police have seized several guns and charged six people with various firearm, drug and assault offences, following an investigation into an alleged assault at a Newcastle pub last month.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 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

Police look for driver involved in Whitebridge road rage attack

A case of road rage at Lake Macquarie last month, during which a man was allegedly assaulted, has sparked a renewed call for help from police this week.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 6, 2023

Total fire ban as heatwave hits the Hunter: temps to reach 39 degrees

The Greater Hunter including Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton and the Upper Hunter has been placed under an extreme fire rating.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 5, 2023

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Japanese scooter rider on wild odyssey spotted on the Stockton ferry

"Our ferry team were only too happy to give Uni a rest as he travelled to beautiful Stockton."

Newcastle Herald · Mar 3, 2023

Newcastle house prices up but it might be short-lived

The median house value is $818,893.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Resident speaks out about mine discharge into Lake Macquarie creek

MINING company Centennial Coal has acknowledged an unlicensed discharge of water from its Newstan colliery near Fassifern, after what it described as "unprecedented heavy rains" last week.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 28, 2023

Election Diary: Libs miss the jump in once-fertile Hunter turf

Newcastle Herald political reporter Michael Parris casts his eye over the NSW election campaign in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 24, 2023

Sip and Savour an "inclusive" festival first for Lake Macquarie

"Our first release tickets sold out in a flash and second release is getting close."

Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023

Dog attacks in the Hunter dropped almost everywhere last year

Two council areas saw a rise compared to the previous financial year, but neither had the most attacks in the region.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 17, 2023

Fish kill fallout: Lake Macquarie residents fear for waterway's health

Frustrated southern Lake Macquarie residents say they are gravely concerned about the waterway's health six months on from two mass fish kills.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Feb 16, 2023

Independent school enrolments grow as more Hunter parents go private

The number of students enrolled in Independent schools in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Valley grew by 3.5 per cent in 2022, as the state recorded an exodus from public schools.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 14, 2023

Urgent research needed to understand Hunter koala populations after bushfire devastation

Research is urgently needed to fill knowledge gaps about koala populations in Cessnock and Lake Macquarie, according to data collected by the NSW Environmental Defenders Office.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2023

Man facing 45 indecent assault, child sex charges unfit for trial

A man who pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges of indecent assault and child sexual assault - whose alleged offences were uncovered by detectives investigating the high profile disappearances of girls who went missing at Lake Macquarie in the 1970s - has been ruled unfit to stand trial.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 10, 2023

Auction clearance rates strong in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

The region recorded a clearance rate of 72.4 per cent last week.

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Newcastle Herald · Feb 8, 2023

Food Bites: New festival Sip and Savour is coming to Lake Macquarie

Two Bobs in the city, Cakeboi turns two, Hunter Valley gets popular vote, Valentine's Day dining ideas, and more foodie news.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023

Where to buy a house under the median value in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

The median house value is currently $815,469.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 31, 2023

'A lot less competition': house values in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie fall again in January

The median house value in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is $815,469.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 26, 2023

'A very exciting day': Lake Macquarie welcomes new citizens

Almost 100 people became Australian citizens in Lake Macquarie on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023

Crown jewel The Wangi Queen sails back to the Hunter destined for moor

As the Wangi Queen cruised across the limpid waters of Lake Macquarie, the flash of its search lights were always returned with the flickering of switches inside the homes that lined its shores.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2023

Brewery chasing votes to push Newcastle-made beer to the top of the Hottest 100

It's hard to believe: there is not a Newcastle beer on the current GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers list. But that could all change this year. Jaz Wearin, founder of Modus Operandi Brewing, is on a mission to get the brewer's Cerveza beer voted on to the annual 2022 GABS…

Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2023

Bail shock: Teen released from custody over Dudley glassing was on bail

Three teenagers who allegedly took part in a serious attack in suburban Lake Macquarie, which resulted in a 16-year-old boy being placed in an induced coma at the weekend, have been released on bail.

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