Lake Pledges to Sustainability
Lake Macquarie City Council works towards a sustainable future. Chris Harle, Sustainability Engagement Coordinator (right) and Chris Browne, Manager Environmental Systems at Teralba Landcare. Lake
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Watch Artists Work
Open Studios – a look behind the creative curtain of Lake Mac artists. Cherie Platen at her Kilaben Bay studio. Lake Macquarie artists will offer
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Undergrowth Burns Around Lake
NSW Rural Fire Service and Fire & Rescue NSW is conducting hazard reduction burns today, tomorrow, and Sunday (20 September 2020). Locations are Brightwaters, Seahampton,
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Awaba ~Know Our Stories
History isn’t just buildings. Uncle Noel Simon, a Swansea artist and teacher. Its also keeping one’s ancestors alive in memory. The enormous contribution to Lake
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Conditional Opening of Lake Pools
Swansea, Speers Point Swim Centres open early for lap swimming demand. Speers Point swimming pool open early for lap-swims only. Both swim centres normally open
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Chemical Clean Out in time for spring-cleaning. Residents of Lake Macquarie and the Hunter are encouraged to clear their homes of unwanted chemicals at the
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Was That You, Bazza?
History Illuminated recalls halcyon (or not) days gone by. Revellers throwing back schooners at Dozens Day in 1980s Swansea had little idea they were making
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Lakeside Community Precinct Proposed
A community-focused lakeside precinct in western Lake Macquarie has been proposed by Lake city council. Artist’s impression of the building at 4 Bath Street Toronto.
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‘History: What is it good for?’
History Illuminated 2020 asks the question: “What is history good for?” Rathmines Theatre, renovated and opened in 2020. With the year packed with bushfires, protests
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Lake Sport Assets Under Review
Lake Macquarie sporting facilities, community participation, and future demand will be assessed during development of Council’s Sports Strategy 2020-2030. Lake City’s Pasterfield sporting complex. The
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Wheeled Access to Blacksmiths Beach
An accessibility ramp is operating at Blacksmiths Beach. Angela Barry on the new pathway at Blacksmiths Beach The accessway allows people with wheelchairs and buggies
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Awaba House Redux
Awaba House to rise from the ashes with new concept plan. A terrace for outdoor dining, a boutique dining and restaurant space and a new
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Playgrounds Are a Lot of Work
Playgrounds at Lakelands and Nords Wharf next for upgrades. Baxter Park upgrade concept. New and better play spaces continue to roll out across Lake Macquarie
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Watagan Track Repairs
Stabilisation works to start at Speers Point. Nightworks to replace a series of retaining walls along a section of the popular Watagan Track between, Ryan
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Cardiff South Sportsground Works
Major sportsground overhaul is planned for Cardiff South. Ethan and Brody Koosmen at Ulinga Par, Cardiff. A new community hall, children’s playground, sports amenities building
Read more...Lake Community Environment Grants
Applications are open for the latest round of Community Environment Grants, with up to $5000 available for each successful project. We’re committed to protecting and
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National Art Prize at Lake City
National art prize launched by Lake Macquarie City Council. A new $25,000 national art prize will nurture art and culture while adding works by leading
Read more...Brightwater Pathway Work Starts
Construction work on 1.1km of shared pathway along Bay Vista Road at Brightwaters starts today (17 August 2020). Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser said
Read more...New Concept Housing for Dudley
A $40,000 nationwide design competition could showcase next-generation urban housing in Australia. Lake Macquarie City Council’s dWELL contest will challenge industry professionals and tertiary students
Read more...Let’s Clean Up The Lake
Lake Macquarie Sustainable Neighbourhoods Alliance will host a City-Wide Clean-Up on Sunday 9 August as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s Eco Angel Program. Inspired
Read more...Fassifern Station Parking Upgrade
Car park improvements for better access to Fassifern station. Fassifern Station carpark works in progress. Work is underway on $520,000 of improvements at the popular
Read more...Redhead Quarry Reclamation
35,000 trees and plants to transform former quarry site. A disused Redhead quarry that was once an illegal dumping hot-spot will be transformed into a
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Heritage Building Becomes Rathmines Theatre
An upgrade of the historic Rathmines building to a new theatre is complete. Lake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser was joined by Member for Lake
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Windale’s New Community Hall
Windale’s new community hall will be a ‘high-tech’ library and a multi-purpose centre with flexible layout and gathering spaces. Artist’s impression of Windale’s library and
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Hunter artists ~apply to enhance urban areas in Lake Mac. Hunter artists can get art on the streets by submitting designs for traffic signal boxes
Read more...Lake City Becoming a City
Record $1.5 billion in approved development for 2019-20 financial year. Lake Macquarie City Council approved almost $1.5 billion in development in the past 12 months,
Read more...Is Low Tide More Dangerous?
New research reveals link between tide and fatal beach drowning. Fatal drowning on Australian surf beaches is more likely to occur around low tide, new
Read more...Big Spend to Revive Lake Economy
Lake Macquarie City Council will invest $395 million in the next 12 months through its Operational Plan 2020-2021, including $116 million on capital works. The
Read more...A More Welcoming Hand at the Lake
Lake City’s new Multicultural Plan aims to assist participation by new arrivals and multicultural residents, with more than 10 per cent of residents born overseas.
Read more...Construction Runoff Filling Lake
A Council campaign hopes to reduce the 60,000 tonnes of material that end up in Lake Macquarie every year due to construction site erosion. Lake
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