Physical activity crusader takes out top honours at Lake Mac Awards Published on 29 March 2025 A University of Newcastle researcher at the forefront of world-first physical activity interventions and programs has taken out Lake Macquarie’s top annual civic honour. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New art installation a talking point in Lake Macquarie Published on 28 March 2025 A new Lake Macquarie public art installation set to open this weekend invites people to connect, converse and engage with their community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Starter gun poised for Hunter Sports Centre community open day Published on 28 March 2025 Visitors to Hunter Sports Centre, kaiyu nungkiliko, will get a first look at the site’s $52 million expansion at a free community open day this Saturday. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council shares its vision with community Published on 24 March 2025 Lake Macquarie City Council will share its plan for the city with the community after Councillors approved the draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 and draft Operational Plan 2025-2026 and budget for public exhibition at tonight’s meeting. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Belmont kicking goals with sports field refresh Published on 21 March 2025 A $14 million upgrade to sporting fields, amenities and netball courts is now complete at Belmont delivering the first stage of what is set to become the city’s premier facility for team sports. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Giant maps reveal lay of the land for future natural disasters Published on 19 March 2025 The cost of natural disasters to communities in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie is set to skyrocket by almost 200% by 2060 as the two cities grow and extreme weather events become more frequent. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
$52m Hunter Sports Centre expansion opens Published on 08 March 2025 The $52 million Hunter Sports Centre, Kaiyu Nungkiliko expansion has crossed the finish line, delivering a world-class athletics centre and Australian-first Trampoline Centre of Excellence for the Hunter Region. Tagged as: , Media Releases