The Latest Breaking News from LMCC

Wonnarua Nation's Maree Edwards moves on after a decade weaving her magic

Barefoot under the dappled shade of Yuelarbah track's spotted gum, ironbark and white mahogany trees is where Maree Edwards feels at peace.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 28, 2022

WWII seaplane 'Our Girl' ready to take off as negotiations with council stall

A WWII seaplane known as 'Our Girl' to the volunteers that have spent 26,000 man hours lovingly restoring her still hasn't reached her final resting place.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 13, 2022

Coal and gas price cap is a political stunt

Email [email protected] or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).

Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2022

Life-saving lessons and free, fun workshops for kids to build resilience

Life-saving lessons with emergency services crews, workshops to combat social anxiety and yoga classes are hoped to teach kids how to stay safe.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 21, 2022

Lifeguards put through their paces with a battery of tests ahead of beach season

Lifeguards have been put through their paces with a battery of tests ahead of what's expected to be a busy beach season across Newcastle.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022

Awaba House rises from the ashes as it's rebuilt with a modern twist

Rising from the ashes, the rebuild of Lake Macquarie's historic Awaba House has been given the green light with a modern twist.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 10, 2022

Flying foxes finally start to set up camp away from neighbouring homes

Flying foxes have finally started to take up residence in a habitat planted three years ago to lure them away from neighbouring homes.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2022

Fears housing 'crisis' will go through the roof with 13,500 homes needed

As rental prices skyrocket and housing stock remains scarce, there are real fears for Lake Macquarie residents who struggle to keep a roof over their heads.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 17, 2022

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 · Apr 6, 2022

Community pays the price as council predicts $30m in lost rate revenue

Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) predicts it will be $30 million worse off across the next decade in lost rate revenue after independent pricing watchdog IPART set the rate peg at a meagre 0.7 per cent.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 3, 2022