Mayor’s Christmas Appeal launches Published on 23 November 2021 Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser has urged people to give generously to the annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, set to benefit hundreds of families through local charity Samaritans. Tagged as: , News
Sir Peter Cosgrove to headline History Illuminated Published on 18 November 2021 Former Governor General and Defence Force Chief Sir Peter Cosgrove is set to headline a stellar 10 days of talks, tours, presentations and exhibitions that form part of this year’s History Illuminated festival. Tagged as: , News
Local creatives making art from waste Published on 03 November 2021 Waste, litter, over-consumption and the impacts of plastic pollution have been put in the spotlight at the 2021 Sustainable Neighbourhoods Waste to Art Exhibition with amazing artworks created from objects that would otherwise end up in landfill or in our waterways. Tagged as: , News
Lake Mac leads way with dual naming cultural facilities Published on 15 October 2021 Lake Macquarie has become one of the first cities in Australia to dual name all cultural facilities with both an Awabakal and English name. Tagged as: , News
Hunter-first library museum gets green light Published on 27 July 2021 A development application to construct the Hunter’s first library museum in Lake Macquarie has been given the green light. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wangi Library Creative Hub opens as Hunter’s first self-access library Published on 05 July 2021 A $350,000 overhaul to Wangi Library Creative Hub has seen it reopen as a cutting-edge venue. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Brrrr-illiant fun on the cards these winter school holidays Published on 21 June 2021 A jam-packed activity program guaranteed to keep the kids amused this school holiday break is now open for bookings. Tagged as: , News
Photo exhibition tells stories of Australia Published on 08 June 2021 Iconic photos and stories from Australia’s outback, bush and coast are set to go on exhibition in Lake Macquarie as part of a new touring show by the National Museum of Australia and Australian Geographic. Tagged as: , News
Operating hours over June long weekend Published on 08 June 2021 All Lake Mac Libraries branches, with the exception of Swansea, will be closed on Monday 14 June. Tagged as: , News