Hunter-first innovation finds end use for recycled glass
Lake Macquarie City Council is spearheading a push to substitute sand with recycled crushed glass in civil works projects in a bid to find a local solution to a growing national waste problem.
Read MoreAustralian Deaf Games heads to the Hunter
More than 1,000 athletes will converge on Lake Macquarie and Newcastle for the 2022 Australian Deaf Games following the success of a joint bid by the two cities to host the prestigious multi-sport event.
Read MoreCouncil named a finalist for Organisation of the Year for community engagement
Lake Macquarie City Council has been named as a finalist for Organisation of the Year in the prestigious International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Australasia’s 2017 Core Values Awards.
Read MoreAeromedical base at Lake Macquarie Airport officially opened
On 7 July the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service and NSW Ambulance celebrated the opening of the purpose-built aeromedical base at Lake Macquarie Airport, which facilitates the medical treatment, search, rescue and retrieval of people in need within communities in northern NSW.
Read MoreCouncil’s digital transformation reaches major milestone
Lake Macquarie City Council has entered into a five-year partnership with Civica to help support its ongoing business and digital transformation.
Read MoreCharlestown Square mushroom farm a first and good for environment
In a business first for the Hunter, GPT Charlestown Square will be home to a mushroom farm that brings environmental benefits to our coffee loving region.
Read MorePlanning Excellence award for Lake Macquarie City Council
On the 3 May Lake Macquarie City Council received the highest planning accolade, with its pioneering approach to managing future sea level rise recognised with a 2017 PIA National Awards for Planning Excellence.
Read MoreLake Macquarie Transport Interchange focus
Lake Macquarie Transport Interchange: A transformational infrastructure project for the Hunter
Read MoreEntries open for Lake Macquarie business awards
The entries are now open for the 2017 Lake Macquarie Business Excellence Awards and close on 22 May.
Read More$100M Stockland Glendale expansion approved
The $100 million Stockland Glendale expansion has been approved by Hunter’s Joint Regional Planning Panel.
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