35,000 trees and plants set to transform former quarry site
A disused Redhead quarry that was once an illegal dumping hot-spot will be transformed into a haven for native flora and fauna under a...
Local charity rallies the community to ‘Raise Love’ to help keep families together
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Northern NSW is hosting their first ever Raise Love-a-thon and is calling on the community to...
Input Sought From Business And Community As Council Puts Spotlight On Morpeth
The spotlight is really on Morpeth right now with feedback being called for on several initiatives to drive visitation to, and enhance...
$500,000 in community funding up for grabs to restart Port Stephens
More than $500,000 in funding has been made available to kick start the community and local businesses across Port Stephens from today as...
Council gives preliminary tick to new climate action plan
City of Newcastle will lead the way to a net zero emissions future by reducing greenhouse gasses while implementing a range of...
Outdoor dining trial offers options for cafes and food trucks
Lake Macquarie City’s food and dining scene is set for a vibrant boost with a new trial that makes it easier for cafés and food trucks to...
$3.7 million to be invested in local roads
Cessnock City Council welcomed a huge boost to local roads funding with the Australian and NSW Governments making a joint announcement...
Junior Filmmakers Secure Spot On Virtual Red Carpet
Student filmmakers from Tighes Hill Public School have made the director’s cut for the annual ‘Film By … Invitation’ film festival, which...
Weather Update
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has forecast large and powerful surf conditions hazardous to coastal activities today. The BOM predicts...
Renewable Energy Project Powers Hunter Water Towards 2030 Carbon-Neutral Goal
The NSW Government will invest more than $15 million over the next four years to install renewable energy systems at Hunter Water’s water...
House fire safety reminder
Cessnock City Council is urging people to be aware of the risk of fires within the home and to practice safe fire behaviour this winter....
Joslin Street Local Centre’s multi-million-dollar upgrade to include expanded public open space
Kotara’s Joslin Street is the latest City of Newcastle local centre to be given a makeover with a $2 million upgrade to improve public...
Awards to celebrate Lake Mac businesses
Nominations open today for the Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards, which aim this year to celebrate and recognise all our amazing...
Council's Annual Community Grants Now Open for Applications
Council’s Annual Community Grants Program, which provides opportunities for local non-profit community based organisations and groups to...
Over $1 million in funding earmarked five key projects
Cessnock City Council has endorsed five key projects to be undertaken through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community...
