Lake Mac Festival brings music icons, sports and world-class acts
A major festival featuring Australian rock legends, a mega triathlon and an internationally acclaimed Eishan Ensemble will come to town...
Free workshops to hone creatives’ professional development
Musicians, artists and other creatives will get a chance to hone their professional development as part of Lake Macquarie City Council’s...
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City of Newcastle shines a light on seniors for statewide festival
Newcastle high school students will be talking tech with seniors as part of an intergenerational IT lesson being rolled out at Newcastle...
Set sail on voyage of discovery at Women in Sport Festival
Women and girls of all ages and abilities can dive in and learn the ropes of sports aplenty when the Lake Mac Women in Sport Festival...
‘You’re Kidding Me’ returns with fresh topics and new presenters
Lake Macquarie City Council is inviting local families to the 2025 You’re Kidding Me program, an annual initiative providing parents and...
International cruise visitors to explore Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary
More than 180 cruise ship passengers and their guides from Europe are set to explore the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on 26 February.
Council pushes housing diversity, water security and youth connectivity
Broadening housing supply remains a top priority for Lake Macquarie City Council, with Councillors approving the Housing Diversity...
Newcastle Tourism Industry Group (NTIG) kicks off the year with record-breaking members meeting.
Close to 150 movers and shakers of the local visitor economy gathered at The Station last night for Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s...
Essential training for builders ahead of compliance campaign
Builders and site managers in Lake Macquarie are invited to attend a free, hands-on Builders Breakfast offering invaluable advice on best...
Eco Exchange set to explore Lake Mac’s sustainable future
Climate science experts will explore solutions for a sustainable future at a free family-friendly weekend event in Lake Macquarie.
Temporary accommodation secured for Council staff
Hundreds of Lake Macquarie City Council staff will have a temporary new home for the next six months following the administrative centre...
Port Stephens businesses support student achievers with $34,000 in scholarships
Seventeen Port Stephens students have received a $2,000 scholarship through the fifteenth annual Mayoral Academic Scholarship program.
Major international skateboarding event heading to Newcastle
South Newcastle Skate Park will be launched onto the world stage when the Jackalope Block Party rolls into town in November with support ...
Wyee town centre slated for economic growth
Wyee is set for increased economic activity with Councillors approving a planning proposal to boost commercial and retail development and e
