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Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie sprang into action this morning to assist a boater after his vessel capsized off Hams Beach along the Hunter Coast. According to Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade, the boater’s distress call reached Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie just before 7 am. Responding immediately, the crew of Lake Macquarie 31, a Marine Rescue NSW vessel, set out to assist with the recovery at the request […]

    Wheels were in full spin today as Lake Macquarie’s largest skate park and a brand-new pump track opened at the Rathmines Youth Hub and Playground, drawing families and thrill-seekers from across the region. The free community launch event showcased demonstrations by Olympic skateboarder Poppy Starr Olsen and pro scooter riders from Parrey Skatepark, while younger riders tested their skills on the new facilities. Mayor Adam Shultz was delighted […]

Renowned Hunter Valley winery, Tyrrell’s, has been named the top producer in the Halliday Wine Companion’s Top 100 Wineries for 2024, a prestigious title that recognises excellence and dedication to quality in Australian wine. Tyrrell’s winemaker Chris Tyrrell, a fifth-generation member of the family-run estate, expressed his gratitude, reflecting on the dedication of the vineyard and winery teams who have preserved Tyrrell’s legacy over generations. Founded in 1858, Tyrrell’s has […]

Allmost 100 individuals from diverse backgrounds were warmly welcomed as new Australian citizens at a special ceremony held at Rathmines Theatre on Friday morning. The event, hosted by Lake Macquarie’s youngest-ever Mayor, Adam Shultz, marked one of the region’s most culturally inclusive citizenship ceremonies to date. Among the 97 new citizens, ages ranged from as young as five to 88, with participants hailing from 33 countries worldwide. Reflecting on the […]

A 74-year-old Newcastle resident was left waiting over five hours for emergency assistance after suffering a spinal injury, highlighting the ongoing pressures facing New South Wales' healthcare services. Patricia (surname withheld) called Triple Zero (000) at 8:30 pm on Friday, 18 October, experiencing severe back pain. Despite her condition, an ambulance did not arrive until 9:30 am the following morning. "Throughout the night, NSW Ambulance kept calling to apologise for […]

Dora Creek Rural Fire Brigade had a hectic night after being called to three separate incidents in challenging weather conditions, all within a short time frame. Crews were first activated to attend a vehicle fire on the M1 Motorway near Dora Creek. The initial callout saw the brigade handling a car fire that broke out in the rain, prompting quick action to extinguish the flames. On their return to the […]