New vision for Tomaree Lodge years after casino plan backlash The masterplan splits the area into seven zones. Newcastle Herald · Jun 29
How to get involved in the future of Tomaree Lodge Community members wanted for new Tomaree Lodge committee Newcastle Herald · Jun 6, 2024
Minns govt ordered to release Tomaree Lodge future use documents 'Locals have been extremely patient.' Newcastle Herald · May 16, 2024
Port Stephens Council open to Tomaree Lodge, but 'not if it's a lemon' The state government is reviewing what's possible on the site. Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023
What have taxpayers lost to pay for an empty Tomaree Lodge? Why waste $1.8 million on maintenance and security? Newcastle Herald · Nov 24, 2023
State spending millions a year on Tomaree Lodge, Stockton Centre The government is under pressure to decide Tomaree's future. Newcastle Herald · Nov 13, 2023
University commits to working on future of Tomaree Lodge site Could the uni play a role in one of the Hunter's best locations? Newcastle Herald · Nov 7, 2023
Minister calls for heritage analysis of Tomaree Lodge plans The site is set to become more popular when Tomaree Coastal Walk opens. Newcastle Herald · Aug 15, 2023
MP rules out housing at Tomaree Lodge under state push A state audit has raised the possibility of housing development on government land in the Hunter. Newcastle Herald · Aug 10, 2023
Government 'exploring' using Stockton Centre, Tomaree Lodge for crisis accommodation Housing Minister Rose Jackson said while in opposition last year that it was 'scandalous' the former disability centres were lying empty. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2023
Worimi lose Tomaree Lodge claim, NSW government opens 60 days of consultation on future 'community use' Tomaree Lodge future for consultation after Worimi claim fails Newcastle Herald · Oct 20, 2022
Rally to turn old Tomaree Lodge site into homeless shelter for vulnerable A rally to turn the old Tomaree Lodge site into a shelter for people experiencing homelessness is hoped to relieve some pressure on support services stretched to their limits. Newcastle Herald · Sep 18, 2022
Newcastle’s housing crisis in spotlight amid row over emergency accommodation Advocacy groups attack NSW authorities’ rejection of proposal to use former disability centres The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2022
Kate Washington slams government refusal to consider Tomaree Lodge for emergency housing Port Stephens homelessness crisis before NSW Parliament Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2022
Newcastle Herald · Aug 9, 2022 Why Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge won't be used as emergency housing State rejects homeless housing plan
Newcastle Herald · Aug 1, 2022 Call to reopen Stockton Centre and Tomaree Lodge as crisis accommodation Hundreds of Hunter homeless could be housed at Stockton and Tomaree
Newcastle Herald · Jul 21, 2022 Ambitious plan to turn the old Tomaree Lodge into major tourism driver revealed An ambitious plan to turn an old home for people with disabilities into an iconic tourist attraction in prime position on Tomaree's headland could see the abandoned site become a major economic driver in Port Stephens.