Category: Lifestyle
Located in one of our newer suburbs of Lake Macquarie, the Sugar Valley Library Museum (kirantakamyari) offers a mix of both a modern library experience and museum programing. Borrow a book, wander through the exhibition, enjoy virtual reality, or head straight to the dedicated kids zone. With a range of free services also available within […]
It’s nearly time to head back down to the shoreline of Lake Mac for ‘Float Your Boat’ 2023. With a parade of brightly lit local vessels sailing on Lake Macquarie, this is a must see event for local families. We’re so excited to welcome back this event for 2023. Enjoy a colourful parade of illuminated […]
Heading to the beach after a long day at work has now become a safer prospect for our Lake Macquarie community. For the last two years the beaches have been monitored as part of the Smart Beaches program. As a result of the data collected lifeguards will patrol for an extra two hours per day […]
Australia. Land of the brave. No wonder the Bee Gees wrote ‘Stayin Alive’ with so many of the world’s most venomous creatures living at our front door! We’ve had lots of reports of people right here in Lake Macquarie seeing Blue Ringed Octopus. Have you seen a Blue Ringed Octopus in Lake Macquarie? Known as […]
You couldn’t find a more perfect setting for the new Multi-Arts Pavilion, mima than overlooking our gorgeous Lake Macquarie. The Multi-Arts Pavilion has been designed to provide a contemporary space for art exhibitions as well as a performance space. The pavilion offers us the opportunity to experience art in a variety of ways. The MAP […]
“You’ll be glad to hear that I always conduct myself positively at work’, jokes Irish-born Marty Meehan, owner of Whitebridge-based AMCM electrical. With over 100, exclusively 5-star online reviews citing their ‘professionalism, punctuality, quality, and responsiveness, it would seem locals agree. AMCM appears to be one of the most highly recommended electricians in the Lake […]
Can you see yourself laying down on a picnic rug under the trees, listening to the laughter of children as they play? It’s the ideal setting that creates balance that we all need in our life. For us, space is one of the key factors in deciding where to throw our rug or blanket down. […]
Spring is a busy time for wildlife carers, with baby animals being born, leaving nests and learning to survive in the world. You may come across an animal and want to help, but you might not know what to do. Whether the animal is injured, fallen from a nest, or simply learning to fly, these […]
From the moment you walk into the house, your mouth will start watering. This beetroot, potato, bacon side will fill your house with the most amazing smell. I remember when I served it for lunch one day and it made the perfect belly-warming soup. However, traditionally it’s served alongside beef or chicken. It doesn’t really […]
There’s nothing better than a big cook-up on the weekend, and the smell of curry emanating from the kitchen certainly gets your mouth watering. Curry crosses many cuisines around the world and once you develop a taste for it, it’s hard to ignore a new recipe. These weekend curry recipes are favourites at both our […]
