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From the vines to the mines, these are the issues that will decide the 2022 federal election in the Hunter

After the 2019 Federal poll, the electorate of Hunter, once considered a safe Labor seat, tumbled towards marginal territory, largely because of a word that still rules in the region and at the local ballot box - coal.

Newcastle Herald

Woman dies after being swept off pink rocks at tourist spot popular for Instagram photos

Police were called to reports of two women being knocked off the rocks by waves at the Pink Caves in Lake Macquarie, Australia on April 14, and have reported one woman died at the scene

Daily Mirror

Woman swept off rocks at Lake Macquarie

A woman swept off rocks at Lake Macquarie was pulled from the water but died shortly afterwards.

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$76m for Mandalong Road to 'unlock Lake Macquarie's economic potential'

"Providing two lanes in each direction between the Pacific Motorway and Freemans Drive will improve travel times and journey reliability for vehicles on this key east-west route," Mr Joyce said.

Newcastle Herald

Lake locks in November air race worth estimated $8m

More than 24 million people have watched the series' 94 races spanning 21 countries.

Newcastle Herald

'Momentous' plan to get Munibung Hill back on track given green light

Bushwalkers will be able to take new tracks in their stride as Lake Macquarie City Council pushes ahead on a 10-year plan to improve access to Munibung Hill.

Newcastle Herald

Food Bites: TINTA Belmont takes shape at Squids Ink Motel

Ben Stehr's new Lake Macquarie venture, Lovedale Long Lunch returns, get tickets to the Winemaker's Lunch with Mike De Iuliis, and more foodie news.

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Land use changes open the door to agritourism opportunities close to home

Changes to the way land can be used in Lake Macquarie will open the door to agritourism opportunities for farmers as they recover from natural disasters and COVID-19.

Newcastle Herald

Woman from Lake Macquarie, man from Upper Hunter die with COVID

Two elderly people from the Hunter region are among the latest to die with COVID-19.

Newcastle Herald

Man in hospital after fire at Lake Macquarie home

A man has been taken to hospital after a house fire at Lake Macquarie on Sunday.

Newcastle Herald

Switching off: Inside Eraring power station as staff come to terms with its closure

Shock, denial, stress, anger. Workers are struggling to comprehend the early closure of Australia’s largest coal-fired power station and the plan for what comes next.

ABC News

Police officer charged with drink-driving after crash

An off-duty police officer has been charged with high-range drink-driving following a crash at Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

‘A train wreck’: what happens to workers and towns when the lights go out on coal power?

Eraring, the country’s largest coal-fired power station, will shut in three years, but transition plans for employees, communities – and the grid – are lacking

The Guardian - AU

Man dead, another injured in motorbike crash at Wyee

A man has died and another is in hospital following a motorcycle crash at Lake Macquarie.

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The case to rename Lake Macquarie back to its original title

Governor Macquarie ran a 'secret' war for the Crown against the Aboriginal population of NSW.

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"Lake Macquarie has been invisible ... I want to make generational change"

Mr Sattler drove innovation technologies in his last role at the City of Darwin

Newcastle Herald

Fundraiser numbers fall due to state of Swansea Channel

Another prominent Lake Macquarie voice has joined the call for a permanent solution to the continual silting-up of Swansea Channel.

Newcastle Herald

Tears of the moon make Belmont shine at the end of the line

The journey along this popular shared path linking Newcastle and Lake Macquarie begins at its southern end, at Belmont, leading us through wetlands, wildlfowers - and the tears of the moon.

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Silk Road travels lead to brilliant textile exhibition

Exploring the art quilts of Lake Macquarie artist Judy Hooworth

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Pedalling into Newcastle's past and soul along the Fernleigh Track

It is one of the most popular features in the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie area, and the transformation of the Fernleigh Track from a disused rail line to a recreational icon tells a story about how the life of two cities - and all those who call this area home…

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie's Gaye Essex was special, not just another COVID number

One of the faces behind the daily COVID death count, Gaye Essex was 'exceptional'.

Newcastle Herald

Swansea Channel needs permanent dredging fix

The government has still not awarded a dredging contract.

Newcastle Herald

'This is our home': new citizens celebrate

Elizabeth Muturi was one of 67 people to take the pledge of commitment at Rathmines on Australia Day

Newcastle Herald

Medals handed out to police, corrections officers

A detective who spent years working at Lake Macquarie and on the Central Coast, and a prison officer from Cessnock jail, are among the cohort from their agencies to receive Australia Day honours this year.

Newcastle Herald

Triple fireworks show sets festival off with a bang

A kaleidoscope of pyrotechnic colour lit up Lake Macquarie at the weekend as thousands of people flocked to see the city's first ever triple fireworks display as part of this year's Lake Mac Festival.

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