City of Newcastle overcomes language barriers to keep beachgoers safe in the surf
A rise in beach rescues among non-English speaking residents and visitors has prompted City of Newcastle to provide translations of...
Comics, cosplay and gaming ready to takeover The Levee
On Saturday 3 May from 2pm to 8pm, The Levee Shared Zone will transform into an immersive pop culture playground as ‘Level Up at The Levee’
Giant maps reveal lay of the land for future natural disasters
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...
Medowie Social to be converted into registered club
Port Stephens Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the purchase or lease of Medowie's social hub.
Invasive weed sniffer detection dogs in action across Port Stephens
Two canines – Daisy and Henry – are aiding Port Stephens Council crews to detect the invasive weed known as Chinese Violet.
Increasing female participation prompts strategic sports update
City of Newcastle will reshape its Strategic Sports Plan to meet the needs of an expanding population and enable more women and girls to tra
City of Newcastle launches plan to develop 10-year cultural roadmap
Newcastle's cultural credentials will take centre stage as part of a 10-year strategy that will guide City of Newcastle's commitment to...
City of Newcastle invests in future of coastal precinct
City of Newcastle will begin work next week to ensure the safety and longevity of one of its most popular coastal precincts.
MAMMA MIA! Dancing Into The Civic Theatre
Mamma Mia! is celebrating 25 dazzling years of musical magic! As the world’s favourite feel-good musical, it has captivated audiences across
Bee creative for Community Environment Grants
A project to populate gardens with native pollinators is flying the flag for creative applications to Lake Macquarie City Council’s Communit
Lovely Thunder: A Vibrant Exploration of Colour Through Contemporary Art
Performance Arts Culture Cessnock (PACC) is proud to present Lovely Thunder, an exhibition that explores the power of colour in...
The Friendship Cup Returns: A Celebration of Sailing and Sportsmanship
After a seven-year hiatus, the prestigious Friendship Cup has made its long-awaited return to the local sailing calendar, bringing together
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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