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Lake Mac Festival 2025

18 March 2025

Join us for an endless summer packed full of family fun and community events. Lake Mac Festival is back, bigger & better than ever before!

Big Map Lake Mac

23 March 2025

Disaster Relief Australia are leading a workshop on a big map of Lake Macquarie to discuss the risks and impact of disasters including bushfire and flooding.

Fast & Loud Festival

17 October 2025

Don't miss Lake Mac's biggest and most dynamic display of action! From exclusive live performances, exhilarating boat races and more.

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News

Three Martinsville bridge upgrades complete

Published on 14 March 2025

Martinsville is now home to safer and smoother transport links following the construction of three new bridges in the valley.

Bee creative for Community Environment Grants

Published on 11 March 2025

A project to populate gardens with native pollinators is flying the flag for creative applications to Lake Macquarie City Council’s Community Environment Grants program.

Conservation area to preserve historic aesthetic

Published on 10 March 2025

Future development within West Wallsend and Holmesville Heritage Conservation Area will be in keeping with the rustic village aesthetic after Lake Macquarie City Council adopted a planning proposal to protect its heritage values at tonight’s meeting.

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When you move to Lake Macquarie, it's not just about moving house. It's about all the other things you're going to experience when you get here. Only 90 minutes from Sydney, our city offers a natural playground with endless opportunities for adventure and work-life balance.

Discover the latest stories from the people and places that make Lake Macquarie a unique and exciting place for families to grow, businesses to thrive and visitors to explore. So go on, make your move.

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Live like a local

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Stories from our city

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Before making your move, check out our visitor guide for things to do and see in Lake Macquarie.

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Shape Lake Mac

Help shape the future of your city by having your say on the projects and initiatives that matter to you.

Sharing your feedback and ideas can help make Lake Mac an even better place for our whole community to enjoy.

Draft Plan of Management for Teralba Reserve

Public exhibition of the Plan of Management for Teralba Reserve has now closed.

Planning proposal: 1496 Hue Hue Road and 106 Wyee Road, Wyee

At its Standing Committee meeting on 10 February 2025, Council endorsed the planning proposal. The objective of this planning proposal (RZ/4/2024) is to amend the Lake Macquaire Local Environmental Plan 2014 to rezone 1496 Hue Hue Road and 106 Wyee Road Wyee, from zone RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to zone E1 Local Centre.