Category: Lake Macquarie
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Lake Mac Micro Festival Boosts Live Music Scene
A weekend music festival is set to further cement Lake Macquarie’s growing reputation as a destination for live music entertainment. The Lake Mac Micro Festival will include a mix of established and emerging artists, delivering 14 performances across seven venues. Lake Macquarie City Council Coordinator Lifelong Learning and Engagement Kirrily Anderson said the two-day festival…
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Serial rapist avoids extended jail time in abduction case
A serial rapist, Warren John McCorriston, recently avoided further jail time for attempting to abduct a teenage girl near Lake Macquarie 45 years ago. The incident occurred in 1980 when the girl, walking home from a bus stop, was attacked by McCorriston. Welcome to Lake Macquarie – New South Wales: A Fun DIY Visitors Guide…
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NSW EPA Mandates Action on Lake Macquarie Organics Facility Odours
The Lake Macquarie Organics Resource Recovery Facility is under scrutiny after the NSW Environment Protection Authority issued a clean-up notice in response to numerous complaints about odours emanating from the site. The facility, operated by Remondis Australia Pty Ltd, processes food and garden waste collected from Lake Macquarie households. The recent heavy rainfall during a…
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NSW Marine Rescue Members Honored at Rotary Community Awards
Three exceptional individuals from NSW Marine Rescue were recently honored in the Rotary community awards. Warren Collins, a dedicated veteran with 16 years of service, was recognized for his leadership, training commitment, and advocacy for women in the service. His exemplary contributions earned him a finalist spot in the 2025 Rotary Districts of NSW Emergency…
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Fatal Crashes in Lake Macquarie Highlight Road Safety Importance
A tragic incident unfolded in Lake Macquarie resulting in the loss of two lives in unrelated crashes. The first incident involved a collision between a bronze Suzuki hatchback and a silver Alfa Romeo hatchback on Main Road, Fennell Bay, claiming the life of a 38-year-old woman who was driving the Suzuki. The impact caused the…
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Elderly Fisherman’s Body Found in Lake Macquarie Tragedy
In a tragic turn of events, the body of an 82-year-old man was discovered following a marine search for a missing fisherman at Lake Macquarie. The incident unfolded when authorities were alerted to the man’s failure to return from a fishing excursion in Summerland Point. Welcome to Lake Macquarie – New South Wales: A Fun…
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98-Year-Old Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Awaba Road Accident
In a tragic incident, a 98-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a car while crossing a street in Awaba, located in the state’s north. The emergency services responded to the scene at the intersection of Cessnock Road and Kilaben Street following reports of the pedestrian being hit by a white ute at…
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Speers Point Roundabout to Undergo $16M Traffic Upgrade
Residents of Speers Point in Lake Macquarie will soon experience relief from traffic congestion with a substantial $16 million roundabout upgrade announced in the NSW Budget. The roundabout, a notorious bottleneck at the intersection of Five Islands Road, The Esplanade, and TC Frith Avenue, has long been a source of frustration for motorists in the…
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Fatal Crashes Shake Lake Macquarie Community, Urgent Road Safety
Two tragic incidents have left two people dead in the Lake Macquarie area. The first incident occurred at the intersection of Cessnock Road and Kilaben Street in Awaba, where a 98-year-old pedestrian was struck by a white ute. Despite efforts, the pedestrian succumbed to the injuries at the scene. The driver, a 49-year-old male, was…
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Float Your Boat: Lake Macquarie’s Magical Winter Spectacle
On the winter solstice night, Lake Macquarie was aglow with vibrant colors as the Float Your Boat flotilla set sail from Belmont to Warners Bay. The waters dazzled with neon purples, blues, pinks, oranges, and greens, creating a magical spectacle. Welcome to Lake Macquarie – New South Wales: A Fun DIY Visitors Guide | $14.29…