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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

Lake Macquarie trees illegally chainsawed, sparking investigation

Penalties can reach up to $110,000.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 1, 2024

Windale man arrested for reckless motorbike riding on Lake Macquarie roads

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

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2024

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

Locals want tougher enforcement on crab traps in Lake Macquarie.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2024

Teens clinging to capsized boat rescued at Lake Macquarie

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

Newcastle Herald · Jan 22, 2024

'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 · Jan 21, 2024

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 · Jan 19, 2024

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Lake Macquarie coastal bushland comes to life after ecological burn

Ecological burn helped control tea trees and germinate dormant species.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 18, 2024

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

The man was found heavily armed at Killingworth.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 16, 2024

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

Penalties and warnings were dished out to rule-breakers.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 8, 2024

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

The crew provided 681 assists in 2023.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 4, 2024

Absolutely chockers: lifeguards warn beachgoers in busy summer season

Lake Mac lifeguards have undertaken 99 rescues since December 1.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 4, 2024

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Jan 3, 2024

'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 · Jan 3, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2023

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 · Dec 20, 2023

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2023

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 · Dec 12, 2023

Newcastle suburbs that joined the $1 million club in 2023

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

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 7, 2023

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Dec 1, 2023

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

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

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2023

Home prices growth in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie top in state in November

The median house value in Newcastle has climbed to $878,672.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 29, 2023

'Poor, poor planning': council wants sit down on major housing estate

There's concern future residents will pay the price.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 27, 2023

Developer promises council $22.6m if major housing estate goes ahead

New parks and sports fields promised if development goes ahead.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 26, 2023

So many memories of Lake Macquarie's history have been lost

UNKNOWN Lake Macquarie is an intriguing topic.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 25, 2023

Three charged at Lake Macquarie for allegedly assaulting police during arrest

Three men will appear in court on various charges.

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