

Feral ungulates not so deer in Lake Mac
Planning is underway on a new research project gauging the extent of feral deer populations in Lake Macquarie, and the damage they cause....


National Youth Ballet Company Set to Shine in Special Triple Bill Performance
The National Youth Ballet Company (NYBC) is collaborating with multi-award-winning creatives; iOTA, Graeme Murphy, Cyrus Meurant and...


Local Winery Wins Prestigious Award
Boutique Hunter Valley winery, Briar Ridge Vineyard, wins “Other White (& Blends) Wine of the Year” with the 2021 Limited Release...


Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival is Back and Bitterer than Ever in 2022
Tickets go on sale at midday (Friday 5 August) for the Bitter and Twisted Boutique Beer Festival, which returns to the grounds of...


Ward off the Winter Chill at Maitland Aroma this August
Satisfy your sweet tooth and quench your coffee cravings during Maitland's favourite winter weekend, Aroma Coffee and Chocolate Festival,...


Domestic violence support service bolstered by Newcastle Lord Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Local domestic violence and homelessness support service, Jenny’s Place has received a welcome $18,000 windfall as the 2022 Annual Lord...


On-demand bus trial begins in Karuah and Swan Bay
Port Stephens Council has secured $93,560 from the NSW Government to trial an on-demand community bus service for Karuah. Mayor Ryan...


Newcastle reaffirms sustainable development goals on 25th anniversary milestone
The 25th anniversary of an historic declaration signed in Newcastle to pursue sustainable development was marked before representatives...


Landcare Week bus tour highlights regenerative sites across Lake Mac
An educational bus tour, which travels to four key sites showing positive signs of regeneration, will take place as part of National...


Council Funding to Bolster Morpeth Marketing Efforts
Maitland City Council will provide $25,000 in funding to the It Must Be Morpeth Incorporated (IMBM) business association, to support the...


Vibrant program sets the scene for New Annual's return
With an exciting new program and the blockbuster Van Gogh Alive exhibition at Foreshore Park, City of Newcastle's flagship arts festival...


Solar panels supports a sustainable future
Port Stephens Council will install solar panels on 14 community buildings as part of an ongoing commitment to achieve a carbon neutral...


Council services highlighted through Local Government Week
The many innovative and sustainable services Lake Macquarie City Council provides to the community are being highlighted as part of Local...


Cream of the business crop celebrated at 2022 Lake Mac Business Excellence Awards
An innovative company making global waves with hardware integration and software development has been named Lake Mac’s business of the...


Widespread changes proposed for Lake Mac dog exercise areas
Up to 10 new off-leash dog exercise areas are on the table in Lake Macquarie after extensive community consultation earlier this year....




































































































