It’s nearly time to head back down to the shoreline of Lake Mac for ‘Float Your Boat’ 2025. With a parade of

We were blown away by the diverse talent our HSC kids delivered in their final visual arts submissions for 2024. Our children’s

Don’t let the festive fun finish! Bring your family and friends and continue your Christmas cheer at the Speers Point Summer Fair.

Whether you’re planning to celebrate the end of 2024 or the beginning of 2025, Lake Mac offers a range of options. Your

The Lake Mac Festival looks a little different this year. Running from January through to April 2025, it’s much more than just

Cool down this summer with a family outing to test your kid’s climbing, sliding and swimming skills. The Aquatic Challengers at Lake

There’s nothing better than hand-made and these creative cards are the perfect indoor activity for the kids. Why not kick off the

Santa has been cruising the shores of Lake Macquarie for as long as I can remember. As a child, this was one

The Christmas spirit for our Fire & Rescue teams around Lake Macquarie is alive and well. Spreading the Christmas cheer, the kids

Bringing Christmas to Lake Mac one stop at a time! If Santa’s reindeer can’t pull the sleigh on Christmas Eve, he’d be

You’ll hear rhythm from the foreshore if you’re out and about on a Friday night in Warners Bay. It’s a place to

Catch big, win BIG on Australia’s largest coastal saltwater lake which is Lake Macquarie of course! It’s our very own competition, just

Get ready for a busy weekend on the lake as the Fast and Loud Festival returns to Lake Macquarie from Friday 18th

This year’s Living Smart Festival promises to deliver a jam-packed schedule. It’s a family-friendly event with workshops, demonstrations, market stalls and presentations

Possibly because he was being pursued by Ghostbusters, Princess Leia and an old bloke in a dress???? When the Pop Culture Festival

Weather Update: Postponed to the 25th May 2024. Head down to Speers Point Park on Saturday 25th May, between 9am and 4pm

Grab your helmet, get your sirens blaring, and head out to meet the firefighters at your nearest Fire and Rescue NSW station.

The commemoration of ANZAC day is close to the heart of many Australians and New Zealanders. We remember those brave men and

Roll up! Roll up! Roll up! Be prepared to witness a spectacle of sights and sounds that will blow your mind! Stardust

Do you know a local legend? Are you inspired by someone in your life? Is there a person, or community group that

Volksfest Australia is holding it’s first-ever Volkswagen Festival in Lake Macquarie this weekend 8th-10th September 2023. This family-friendly festival will have something

The last few years in business have been tough to navigate. We don’t need to highlight all the challenges, but we do

Heading to the beach after a long day at work has now become a safer prospect for our Lake Macquarie community. For

April School Holidays. A time for relaxing, BBQ dinners, spending time with the kids, and getting out and about. Sound a little

Here’s some fantastic news for some of our Lake Macquarie residents!  The Regional Seniors Card is available to eligible seniors allowing you

Last updated: 2/2/2022 For more detailed information or to locate further testing sites, please click through here: COVID-19 Testing Clinics Belmont 4Cyte

Many people are doing it tough at the moment. COVID-19 is placing new stresses on all of our working and social lives.

When Bunnings moved out of the warehouse on the Pacific Highway at Belmont speculation was rife as to what would take its

An exciting new family-friendly festival is coming to the shores of Lake Macquarie. At the Up in the Air festival, visitors can

It isn’t often you get given something for nothing! We decided to make it super easy for you. We’ve created a list

Learning about snakes is definitely a great way for kids to understand and appreciate their co-existence in our community. We were suprized

There’s a lot being planned for Toronto foreshore. Lake Mac City Council is in the process of designing a Toronto Foreshore Masterplan.

Just in time for Christmas, the NSW state premier, Gladys Berejiklian has announced further changes to COVID-19 restrictions. These will come into

The kids will have buckets of fun at Harrington Entertainment, Lake Macquarie Square at Mount Hutton. Grab a coffee and a bite

Port Stephens koala campaigners have been fighting a decision for the expansion at Brandy Hill Quarry amid concerns for the local koala

“A small coin made to make a difference” – The Royal Australian Mint We’re constantly reminded to look and find positive outcomes

Hold on to your pirate hats, and grab your children’s favourite wheels, because this park is going to be amazing! It began

Imagine being homeless in Lake Macquarie at the moment. With nighttime temperatures falling into single digits, added to the current rain and

It’s official Costco’s coming to Lake Macquarie. Costco’s DA has been approved and the Hunter Regional Planning Panel has given it the

History seems to be repeating itself in the housing market. During the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1919, the media created fear and

Did you know that Tyrannosaurus rex is only one of a group of dinosaurs called tyrannosaurs? To be completely honest, I didn’t

I’m loving the billions of dollars that’s being thrown at our economy by the government. To be completely honest, while it’s very

Trying to keep your kids interested and inspired while they homeschool? Finding yourself a bit out of your depth? We hear you

As I sit here thinking about the challenges of homeschooling my kids are cleaning up at the end of their home school

It’s so easy to get in the habit of doing the same things all the time. We all do it. Your favourite