Small changes can create big impacts… Be part of the change! Got clothing, textiles, toys, carpentry, small electrical appliances, or even furniture that

Jenkins Residential celebrated its 10th anniversary of serving the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie communities in June 2025. Jenkins Residential is a leading

On any given day, more and more women and girls, of all ages and backgrounds, are out enjoying what was certainly once

When you launch a platform that instantly attracts local businesses, it’s obvious you’ve created something of need. We searched locally for affordable

It’s that time of year again. We slip on our swimmers and thongs and head down to the lake to cool down.

Finding the right person for the job can be a challenge. We’ve all heard horror stories of tradies that haven’t turned up,

Building a new home is an exciting time full of dreams, aspirations, and a few headaches. Embarking on such a great adventure

Located in the suburb of Cameron Park, the Sugar Valley Library Museum (kirantakamyari) offers a mix of both modern library and museum

Coming across ticks in Lake Macquarie was part of growing up, especially during the warm months. As a kid, after playing outside,

We’ve all been in that place where you just don’t feel good about yourself. It might be your weight, your fitness, your

Spring is a busy time for wildlife carers, as baby animals are born, leave their nests, and learn to survive in the

You couldn’t find a more perfect setting for the Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima, than overlooking our gorgeous lake. The Multi-Arts Pavilion has been

Love them or hate them, Lake Macquarie is home to a variety of snakes. Just a few of our natives include the

You know when you’re quietly confident you can pull something off? I consider myself a very competent human, and nothing rattles me

Some may say that living in Australia is only for the brave. With 21 of the world’s most venomous snakes, blue-ringed octopus,

Travelling along the bumpy, unsealed road to Naru Reserve sure does make you question what you’re doing! It’s pitch black, and you

In Lake Macquarie, saving water is always important. The good news is that our community is building better water-saving habits. The not-so-good

‘Rain, rain go away, come again another day!’ Today was going to be a family day. We were so organised and ready

presents An Australian Chamber Orchestra Production The Princess, The Pea (and The Brave Escapee) An original play by Finegan Kruckemeyer with music

Costco was a novelty when it first arrived in Lake Macquarie, with queues stretching for hundreds as locals got their first taste

We love our fur babies. There’s nothing better than coming home to a friendly face who’s ecstatic to see you walk through

When your partner asks if you’ve chosen a paint colour for your interior, don’t just say white. You’ll be sure to get

Moving home is one of the top 5 most stressful events in life. We should know. Our family bought and sold in

It’s that time of the year when we witness locals wearing bike helmets with cable ties pointing skyward, acting as a spiky

Australia. Land of the Brave. No wonder the Bee Gees wrote ‘Stayin Alive’ with many of the world’s most venomous creatures living

Just in time for Christmas, come and enjoy our newest shopping centre in Lake Mac. You can’t miss it on the Pacific

It’s more than exciting when Lake Macquarie leads the nation with any innovation. This new health centre, which has just opened on