Green light for $395 million injection into Lake Mac economy to help COVID-19 recovery
Lake Macquarie City Council will invest $395 million in the next 12 months through its Operational Plan 2020-2021, helping drive the...
Museum set to welcome back visitors
The reopening of the City’s cultural attractions will continue this week when Newcastle Museum throws open its doors to the public. The...
$3.1 million boost for cycleway link from the city to the beach
The first stage of a key cycleway linking the city centre to Merewether Beach has been fast tracked in recognition of the city’s newfound...
We can all be stargazers - and now is the perfect time to start
An astrophysicist shares tips on how to make the most of the Winter Solstice this weekend – and you don’t even need equipment to start...
Can you see the stars? Who has the darkest skies?
Tell us what you can see on the longest night, help us map Australia’s light pollution, and set a world record! Scientists are asking all...
Council to support the community in getting back on the field
Lake Macquarie City Council is set to throw a lifeline to cash-strapped local sports clubs, waiving fees by 50 per cent for the 2020...
RSPCA NSW shelters reopen to the public
RSPCA NSW shelters and care centres across the state are ready to welcome walk-in adoptions effective Monday 15 June 2020. Opening our...
Hunter Water pricing determination welcome news for customer bills
Hunter Water has welcomed the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)’s final determination of prices, with customers to...
Small business grants to jump-start engine room of the economy
The Hunter Business Chamber has welcomed news of restart grants of up to $3,000 to help small businesses reopen and scale back up after...
Newcastle visitor economy receives a boost with the opening of a new Visitor Information Centre
City of Newcastle has opened its new Visitor Information Centre (VIC), offering hands-on interactive experiences, tourist information and...
Healthy Harold heads back to school!
Australia’s most lovable giraffe now has the green light to visit children in NSW schools after the recent government announcement that...
Help shape how we manage Newcastle’s rich heritage
Community members are invited to have their say on how to manage the city’s heritage assets and better recognise Newcastle’s Aboriginal...
RACGP: Stop asking for COVID-19 clearance "certificates"
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has called on employers, school principals and day care managers to stop...
Multicultural plan celebrates Lake Mac’s cultural diversity
A new multicultural plan is set to nurture, celebrate and grow Lake Macquarie’s rich and diverse community. Community input is being...
Indoor Pool And Community Centres To Reopen With Restrictions From Monday 15 June
The indoor pool located at Maitland Aquatic Centre and Council community centres and halls will reopen with restrictions from next...
