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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie

Newcastle council rejects NSW government push for suburban apartment blocks

Lake Macquarie and Central Coast councils are also pushing back.

Newcastle Herald

'Just Google it': canned sewer contract leaves residents steaming

Almost 200 residents have been told to find someone else to pump their sewage.

Newcastle Herald

The anniversary of a little-known Lake Macquarie war-time tragedy

An unexploded RAAF flare-bomb claimed the lives of five children.

Newcastle Herald

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Burst water main causes 'a river' to flow through Lake Macquarie property

It's understood at least three Toronto homes have been impacted.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie record almost 50k NRMA call-outs in 2023

The figures came as NRMA marked a milestone on February 16.

Newcastle Herald

'Celebrate natural beauty, minimise footprint': New ecotourism for lake

CoastXP has launched a vessel for offshore cruising and whale watching.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie trees illegally chainsawed, sparking investigation

Penalties can reach up to $110,000.

Newcastle Herald

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Windale man arrested for reckless motorbike riding on Lake Macquarie roads

The 28-year-old was charged with 14 offences.

Newcastle Herald

Crabbers urged to 'do better' after turtle tangled in trap dies

Locals want tougher enforcement on crab traps in Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald

Teens clinging to capsized boat rescued at Lake Macquarie

The three boys were returned to shore safely, where paramedics were waiting.

Newcastle Herald

'You know you've helped someone': meet Lake Macquarie's new top cop

Superintendent Tracy Chapman on her priorities, and what drives her.

Newcastle Herald

Why local track 'The Monkey' was chosen for national mountain bike champs

More than 1500 riders will descend on Lake Macquarie in March.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie coastal bushland comes to life after ecological burn

Ecological burn helped control tea trees and germinate dormant species.

Newcastle Herald

Throwing knives are for the 'circus', not Lake Macquarie bushland: court

The man was found heavily armed at Killingworth.

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Why jet ski riders are facing fines at Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie

Penalties and warnings were dished out to rule-breakers.

Newcastle Herald

Absolutely chockers: lifeguards warn beachgoers in busy summer season

Lake Mac lifeguards have undertaken 99 rescues since December 1.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie home to busiest Marine Rescue team in NSW for 2023

The crew provided 681 assists in 2023.

Newcastle Herald

Why are there more shark sightings than usual in Lake Macquarie?

There were five recorded shark sightings in Lake Macquarie in December.

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'It's devastating': Lake Mac turtles left to die after vessel strikes

Jet ski licences in NSW have gone up by 36 per cent since 2020.

Newcastle Herald

Lake Macquarie sailor's 'instrumental' role in Sydney to Hobart win

'The fact that they can make that boat beat Comanche is amazing.'

Newcastle Herald

Home sellers across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie make $548 million profit

Homeowners in Newcastle gained a median profit of $350,000.

Newcastle Herald

Best and worst performing suburbs in Lake Macquarie and Newcastle in 2023

See the best and worst performing suburbs across the region this year.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle suburbs that joined the $1 million club in 2023

See where median house values climbed above $1 million this year.

Newcastle Herald

State units plan at odds with heritage zones, 'atrocious' public transport

The state will allow six-storey buildings in residential zones.

Newcastle Herald

Up to 20 new air quality monitors to be installed around Lake Macquarie

Air quality monitors will be installed around lake from this week.

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