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The Latest Breaking News from Lake Macquarie

Newcastle house prices up but it might be short-lived

The median house value is $818,893.

Newcastle Herald

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.

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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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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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.

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

The median house value is currently $815,469.

Newcastle Herald

'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.

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

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

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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

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

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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Lake Macquarie mayor blasts state government 'handbrake' on city, Hunter

The quiet achiever is leaving its 'go along to get along' attitude in 2022, ready to make a name for itself as the state's regional powerhouse.

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Suburb records of 2022: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens

What downturn? Suburbs across the region saw record sales in 2022.

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Have you seen this boat? Detectives release CCTV footage in horror boat crash investigation

Detectives are searching the Lake Macquarie area for a man and woman they believe could assist their inquiries after a serious boat crash left two fishermen with horrific injuries in October.

Newcastle Herald

Still seeking answers to lake fish tragedy

The state's environmental watchdog remains tight-lipped about the progress of its investigation into a mass fish kill in Lake Macquarie in September.

Newcastle Herald

Barrister and journalist Stephen Ryan to take on Greg Piper in Lake Macquarie

Labor picks barrister to take on Greg Piper

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Bali bombmaker's early release is 'shocking': Hunter survivor

A Lake Macquarie woman who survived a deadly attack in Bali's major tourism district two decades ago says she is shocked the bombmaker behind the act of terrorism has been let out of jail early.

Newcastle Herald

Win for beachgoers as Lake Mac extends lifeguard patrol hours

Swimmers will be able to enjoy a dip safely during golden hour as Lake Macquarie extends its lifeguard hours this summer.

Newcastle Herald

Council won't dive head-first into ambitious plan to improve Lake Macquarie pools

An ambitious plan to make Speers Point pool the jewel in the crown of Lake Macquarie's six watering holes has hit another setback as councillors moved to defer a decision on a $28 million cash splash for the second time.

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