I got flung across Lake Macquarie at breakneck speed in a powerboat: here's what happened The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before. Newcastle Herald · Jun 1, 2022
'Bear with us': SES volunteers inundated with callouts as wind wreaks havoc Volunteer crews have been inundated with calls for help as the aftermath of strong winds wreak havoc across Lake Macquarie. Newcastle Herald · May 31, 2022
Students take steps towards reconciliation with Awaba at the centre With Awaba at the centre, students from around Lake Macquarie took a step closer to reconciliation together at the first event of its kind in Rathmines. Newcastle Herald · May 30, 2022
Lake Macquarie welcomes 58 people from 22 countries as citizens The microcosm of culture in Lake Macquarie has become a little bit richer, as the city welcomed 58 people from 22 countries into an exclusive club - earning their Australian citizenship. Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2022
Lake Macquarie's legal battle racks up millions as roads left in ruin A legal stoush and efforts to repair defects in at least 80 sections of road across Lake Macquarie has chewed through $3.8 million. Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2022
Police issue $1 million reward for information on missing Lake Macquarie teen Gordana Kotevski NSW Police have announced a $1 million reward for information into the suspected murder of Lake Macquarie teenager Gordana Kotevski almost 30 years ago. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Gordana Kotevski's mum will 'never give up' as $1m reward announced The mother of a teenage girl snatched from a suburban Lake Macquarie street almost three decades ago says going so long without answers about the fate of her daughter has been like living with a "terminal illness". Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022
Non-stop rain leaves millions of dollars worth of development at Lake Macquarie at a stand still Wet weather has put a dampener on millions of dollars worth of development in Lake Macquarie City Council. Newcastle Herald · May 24, 2022
500 electric bikes to be rolled out in Lake Macquarie trial The e-bike trial is being driven by Lake Macquarie City's economic arm Dantia Newcastle Herald · May 23, 2022
Men's mental health takes a great stride with Lake's first Man Walk Men can slip on their sneakers and spill their guts as Dantia chief executive Josh Sattler leads Lake Macquarie's first Man Walk this weekend. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2022
Figures reveal businesses go from strength to strength despite pandemic New figures reveal Lake Macquarie businesses have gone from strength to strength, as those with a $10 million annual turnover grew from 94 to 112. Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2022
Revheads buckle up for rip-roaring race at Fast and Loud Festival The usual glassy surface of Lake Macquarie is about to be torn up by competitors like Lake Munmorah's Kaine Casson - as the Fast and Loud Festival roars to life. Newcastle Herald · May 13, 2022
Four arrested over alleged pursuits, stolen vehicles Four people are in custody after an operation by police from Newcastle and Lake Macquarie early on Friday morning. Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022
Election podcast: What's at stake in the battle for Shortland Flanked by the Tasman Sea and Lake Macquarie, the seat of Shortland can feel like an island, but the challenges and issues that are playing out in the lead-up to the May 21 federal election can be found in this electorate, as people contend with the rising cost of living… Newcastle Herald · May 12, 2022
Newcastle Herald · May 6, 2022 Josh Setterfield geared for country homecoming JOSH Setterfield might have been 12 when he and his mother left Wangi Wangi for Queensland's Sunshine Coast, but the country-pop artist has always considered Lake Macquarie home.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 25, 2022 Fatal pet disease resurfaces at Speers Point A rare and potentially fatal disease affecting dogs has appeared in Lake Macquarie for the first time in decades.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2022 Lake Macquarie woman among eight NSW COVID deaths NSW reported eight new COVID deaths on Sunday, but hospital admissions continued to fall slightly.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 23, 2022 Two Lake Macquarie men die with COVID-19 as Hunter New England records most cases in NSW There are currently 89 COVID positive patients receiving care in hospitals across the Hunter New England Local Health District, with three of those in intensive care.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2022 Foam and falling crowds as Lake Macquarie lifeguard season wraps up "It points to the fact that conditions have been quite hazardous, and people have been keen to get out there and swim on the few sunny days we've had," he said.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 19, 2022 Man from Lake Macquarie among latest to die with COVID-19 The latest COVID-19 daily case numbers for the Hunter New England region.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 16, 2022 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.
Daily Mirror · Apr 14, 2022 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
AAP · Apr 14, 2022 Woman swept off rocks at Lake Macquarie A woman swept off rocks at Lake Macquarie was pulled from the water but died shortly afterwards.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 14, 2022 $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 · Apr 13, 2022 Lake locks in November air race worth estimated $8m More than 24 million people have watched the series' 94 races spanning 21 countries.