

Community input helps shape Council Operational Plan
Lake Macquarie City Council will forge ahead with its $389.7 million Operational Plan for the next financial year.


Federal Government Funds EmpowerHER Pathways Program
Career Links is announcing the launch of the EmpowerHer Pathways Program, a three-year initiative designed to create pathways for women to build rewarding careers in the high growth sectors of Clean Energy, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Digital and Technology, across the Hunter region.


Communities urged to remain on high alert as flood emergency continues
As severe weather continues to impact the NSW Mid-North Coast, communities are being urged to remain on high alert.


Revitalisation of Hunter Street moves to next stage
Work is ready to commence on the next stage of City of Newcastle's East End Village project, with onsite crews mobilising next week for the section of Hunter Street between Thorn and Wolfe streets, and on Wolfe Street between King and Scott streets.


Newcastle Students are Conservation Champions
Newcastle High School has been praised by Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp for supporting students to learn about local biodiversity first-hand.


Celebrating the best of the best: Winners of the 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards
Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards recognise exceptional talent, dedication and achievements across 12 categories, capturing the breadth of our local visitor economy. Award winners have just been announced at the annual Awards Gala, held at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.


Road repairs ramped up across Port Stephens
In response to the continuing wet weather, Council has increased pothole patching crews across Port Stephens.


Time to say thanks to Lake Mac’s unsung heroes
More than 1500 volunteers making Lake Macquarie a better place have been hailed as the unsung heroes of their local communities.


Luminous lineup lights the way for a new winter tradition in the heart of Maitland
Maitland’s winter solstice celebration, Luminous, is heating up with a full program of light displays and interactive experiences set to transform The Levee Central Maitland on Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June 2025.


City of Newcastle invites community to share in almost $1 million in funding
Projects that support Newcastle’s social, cultural, environmental and economic development are set to benefit from almost $1 million from City of Newcastle.


Wallsend Library access updated to provide safer visitor experience
City of Newcastle has been forced to change the way people enter Wallsend Library after 3pm weekdays following a series of ongoing threatening and violent attacks towards staff and the general public.


Breaking ground: Work underway on Chisholm's first sportsground
Maitland City Council has officially started work on a new $10 million sportsground in Chisholm to cater to the area’s growing population.


Updated plans approved for revitalisation of Newcastle landmark
The long-awaited restoration of the historic Newcastle Post Office has been given the green light by City of Newcastle following the approval of a modified development application.


Funding boost for NAIDOC Week and community groups across Lake Mac
More than $14,000 in grant funding has been recommended for approval by Lake Macquarie City Council to support local NAIDOC Week events.


Public briefing hears outcome of independent review
Davidson Business Advisory has confirmed in a Public Briefing to Councillors and the community that its independent review of City of Newcastle's processes, procedures and performance has found no instances of fraud, corruption, breaches of legislation or maladministration.