A $20 million apartment development in Belmont is back before Lake Macquarie Council, seeking to slash fees under new rules designed to boost housing supply. Read the latest on the policy shift.
Lake Macquarie Rowing Club launches Australia's first ROWvivor program, a free four-week initiative helping cancer survivors rebuild strength and community on the water. Learn how to join.
A fourth childcare centre proposal in under a year signals a boom for families in Lake Macquarie's north-west. The latest DA for Teralba could add 104 new places. Read the full story.
A 34-year-old woman faces court over allegedly causing a prohibited Nazi symbol to be displayed on a boat at Swansea. Police seized items in a related raid. Read the latest.
A 36-year-old man is behind bars after staff and patrons at an Edgeworth venue wrestled a loaded firearm from him during an alleged armed robbery. No injuries were reported.
Severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds and rain to the Hunter region, resulting in fallen trees, leaking roofs, and a busy weekend for NSW SES crews. Read the full report.
Discover Newcastle and Lake Macquarie's jam-packed school holiday program. From Dungeons & Dragons campaigns to the Model Newcastle Regatta, find fun for all ages. Plan your family adventure now!
A controversial Teralba development is back, proposing 24 lots and a sewer pump station. Residents previously cited traffic, bushfire and flooding concerns. Read the latest.
A Lake Macquarie father has been sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing his daughter and other children. His victims, now adults, speak out to empower others and shed the shame they never deserved to carry.
The Windale Junior Rugby League club has officially opened its new $335,000 clubhouse, rebuilt after a devastating fire in March 2025. The modern facility supports the club's growing female player base and community spirit.
A reflective ode to Canberra's summer charm and the evolution of Lake Burley Griffin, from its dusty beginnings to today's vibrant lakeside precincts. Discover why the capital is a work in progress worth celebrating.
Lake Macquarie and Central Coast councils issue warnings over red algae blooms, which can cause skin irritation. Swimmers and pet owners urged to avoid affected waters as a severe heatwave grips the Hunter region.
Lake Macquarie City Council reveals a draft $80 million capital works plan for 2026-27, with over half earmarked for its fire-damaged Speers Point administration building. Discover the community projects set to benefit.
Emergency crews freed a trapped driver after a single-vehicle crash on the M1 near Lake Macquarie. One lane remains closed, causing moderate traffic delays. Stay updated.
Two Lake Macquarie PCYC basketballers, Jared Hickson and Jarvis Watson, are set for a life-changing trip to the USA as part of a groundbreaking all-Indigenous squad. Read their inspiring story.
Peter Papadatos remains in John Hunter Hospital with severe injuries after a suspected hit-and-run on an e-scooter at Caves Beach. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
A Lake Macquarie op shop raising funds for domestic violence victims was targeted in a 'pointless' break-in, with a thief smashing a $1000 door to steal valueless items. Police are investigating.
A severe storm cut short racing at the Australian Skiff Championships on Lake Macquarie, causing broken masts. Over 100 crews are competing this week. Read more.
A major NSW waterways safety operation found more than 20% of jet ski offences occurred at Lake Macquarie. Police urge riders to slow down and follow safety rules.
The historic Royal Crown Hotel in Dudley has been closed since May 2025 due to severe termite damage. Owner Michael Deer has lodged a DA for a three-stage restoration, aiming to reopen the beloved local in 2026. Read the full story.
Confronting 2025 data reveals Lake Macquarie had the state's second-worst road toll. Speed was the leading killer as NSW lost 355 lives. Read the full analysis and official pleas for safer driving.
Lake Macquarie police fined over 40 out-of-town visitors and made two arrests during a holiday crackdown on illegal fishing and anti-social behaviour on Swansea Bridge.
The Newcastle Herald's Hunter Photography Prize is back for 2026. Amateur photographers in the Hunter Region are invited to submit their best shots for a chance to win major camera gear vouchers. Enter by January 20.
Newcastle and Hunter residents welcomed 2026 with good behaviour, police report. No major incidents marred celebrations, in stark contrast to Sydney's arrests. Read the full report.
Goodlife Church Toronto has lodged a DA to relocate to Grattoir Place, aiming to accommodate its expanding community with Sunday services for up to 100 people.
A key bridge on the Fernleigh Track near Whitebridge has been closed after vandals set it alight, marking the latest in a spate of destructive acts across Lake Macquarie. A detour is in place.
A Kiama developer has successfully added a fifth level to a Surf Beach apartment complex via the Land and Environment Court, securing approval for five extra units. Read the full details and conditions.
Lake Macquarie City Council navigated a pivotal 2025, marked by a CEO departure, a united front on housing, and emerging political shifts. Read our full review of the year's key events.
NSW Police launch one of their largest annual operations to ensure safety at Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens New Year's Eve events. Plan your travel and stay safe.
As Newcastle reviews its public toilets, locals highlight the lack of soap and inadequate facilities for the ageing and disabled. Read why these basic amenities are a public health necessity.