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In a daring rescue operation off the coast of New South Wales, Australia, nine individuals were saved from a potentially catastrophic situation as their commercial vessel faced the peril of sinking near Lake Macquarie. The incident unfolded about 5.5 kilometres off Swansea Heads, prompting a swift response from Marine Rescue NSW. The distress call came…

In a recent turn of events, a 53-year-old individual has faced charges linked to the destructive arson incident targeting the Lake Macquarie City Council. The alarming event unfolded at the council’s premises on Main Road in Speers Point, triggering a prompt response from emergency services on the early morning of November 27. Upon arrival, the…

A brazen theft has shaken the serene surroundings of Lake Macquarie’s Fernleigh Awabakal Shared Track in Belmont. The center of attention, a bronze artwork symbolizing an Aboriginal stringybark canoe, vanished mysteriously over the weekend, leaving authorities puzzled and residents dismayed. Crafted just five months ago, the stolen bronze masterpiece formed the heart of the Gunyah…

Musicians, artists, and creatives in Lake Macquarie are in for a treat as the City Council gears up to enhance their professional development through the Live and Local initiative. Scheduled for Saturday, March 15th at Warners Bay Theatre, baramayiba, a series of workshops will focus on refining branding and networking capabilities. The morning session titled…

Lake Macquarie was recently hit by a wave of shock and dismay as a local family’s cherished racing cars vanished from a shed in Boolaroo. The motorsport-loving family now grapples with the heart-wrenching loss of their prized possessions, snatched away by two individuals captured on surveillance cameras in the act. The stolen racing cars, valued…

Lake Macquarie City Council is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative, the Little Libraries program, aimed at enriching the reading experiences of preschoolers in the region. This NSW-first program is strategically designed to combat low literacy rates by providing access to an abundance of books and reading materials for preschool children. In a concerted effort to uplift…

In recent news, Lake Macquarie has become a vibrant hub for tourism enthusiasts as a new operator has introduced an exciting night kayaking experience, setting the waters aglow. The initiative by Showtime Kayaks has not only captured the attention of locals but has also garnered a prestigious state award, recognizing its innovative approach to showcasing…

In a somber turn of events in Lake Macquarie, emergency services have discovered a body after a search was initiated for an individual who became separated from a small boat. The incident unfolded when a man, reportedly aged 60, was trying to salvage a yacht that had run aground around a week ago near Lake…

In a recent incident, Lake Macquarie City Council’s Administrative Centre faced significant damage due to a fire outbreak, prompting Mayor Adam Shultz to seek public assistance in resolving the matter. The emergency occurred at the Speers Point building on Main Road, where Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) swiftly responded to combat the blaze that erupted…

In a recent development, the NSW Supreme Court dismissed Lake Macquarie City Council’s request to broaden a damages claim related to alleged road base defects across the region. The council sought to extend the claim to cover potential costs amounting to $128 million for removing and replacing the problematic road material. The issue came to…