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'Generational impact': new CEO on board for train manufacturing hub

New council chief outlines major priorities for the city.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 13

From apprentice sparkie to council boss: Lake local promoted to CEO

He grew up in Belmont, and now he's running the whole city.

Newcastle Herald · May 21

New era for Lake Macquarie council as CEO announcement looms large

Eight months on, the council is expected to name its new CEO.

Newcastle Herald · May 19

Here's exactly where council plans to spend $113m this year

Council's 'realistic and achievable' contract with the community is almost signed and sealed with $113 million worth of new projects and upgrades ready to be delivered.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 14, 2023

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.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 2, 2023

'Why can't we reuse them?': Stokes promotes mine rehab for development

"Sure we rehabilitated, but we rehabilitated them for new use. We didn't rehabilitate them for no use whatsoever.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 30, 2022

Space view shows extent of Hunter mine scars in new research

Councils want old mining land unlocked for re-use.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 18, 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 14, 2022

Businesses in the Hunter want more from politicians than a fear campaign about job losses in the coal industry

Australia's transition to a clean energy future will be a key federal election issue as the corporate owners of the nation’s biggest coal-fired power stations walk away from fossil fuels. Businesses in the Hunter want politicians to back future industries.

ABC News · Apr 10, 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