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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.