Securing the Hunter’s future: Jobs and investment from mining land reuse
The Albanese and Minns Labor Governments and Muswellbrook and Lake Macquarie councils are working together to secure the future of the Hunter, with new plans set to unlock more than 7,000 jobs as part of the region’s shift from coal into a major industrial hub.
Read MoreLet’s get down to business awards
Entries have opened for the 2026 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards.
Read MoreDaracon Group appointed to lead Awaba waste expansion
Construction of two new landfill cells, capable of storing 114,428 garbage trucks’ worth of waste, will be delivered by Daracon Group at the Awaba Waste Management Facility (AWMF) this year.
Read MoreLake Mac development tops $1bn
The total value of development approvals in Lake Macquarie has cracked the billion-dollar mark yet again in Lake Macquarie, despite a nationwide downturn in development investment.
Read MoreCharlestown Health Hub opens to deliver integrated, patient-centred care for regional NSW
3 June marked the official opening of the Charlestown Health Hub, a purpose-built facility designed to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the Lake Macquarie and Hunter communities through a fully integrated model of care.
Read More2025 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards applications open
The annual Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards acknowledge and support business accomplishments in Lake Macquarie City, recognise and highlight achievements, and ultimately encourage all businesses in the city to strive for excellence.
Read MoreBlack Rock on track for motorsport thrills
Construction on the landmark Black Rock Motor Resort has hit top gear, with the entire international-standard track corridor now cleared and ready for construction.
Read MoreFirst sod turned as construction kicks off at Hunter Water’s Desalination Plant in Belmont
Construction has commenced on Hunter Water’s biggest water infrastructure project since the upgrade of Grahamstown Dam, taking the region one step closer to a secure water future.
Read MoreLake Macquarie to host global tech conference
Hundreds of makers, innovators and educators are set to converge on Lake Macquarie later this year for an Australian-first Fab Lab conference exploring innovation, creativity and technology.
Read MoreGrouting fund lays groundwork for Lake Mac development
Disused mining voids beneath prime commercial real estate in Lake Macquarie are set to be filled with thousands of tonnes of cement grout, paving the way for future growth and development.
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