Media Releases

THE LAKE MACQUARIE DREDGE IS HERE

August 14, 2026

A permanent dredging solution for the Swansea Channel is here thanks to a $10 million election commitment from the Albanese Labor Government.

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SHARED PATH PROJECT TAKES FLIGHT AT PELICAN

August 14, 2026

The first stage of a $2.6 million shared path, linking Soldiers Road and Naru Street at Pelican, is now open, creating a safer and more accessible active transport connection.

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TOMAGO’S FUTURE SECURED

August 13, 2026

Federal MPs across the Hunter have welcomed news Tomago Aluminium’s long-term future has been secured, saving thousands of jobs across the Hunter Region.

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WORK BEGINS ON THE MANNERING PARK SHARED PATHWAY

August 06, 2026

The first sod has been turned on a new multi-million dollar shared pathway today, that will connect Mannering Park, Kingfisher Shores and Chain Valley Bay and enhance local cycling and walking in the region.

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE WITH NEW LAKE MAC EC CHARGERS

June 24, 2026

Five new electric vehicle chargers installed at key sites across Lake Macquarie have boosted the city’s public charging network.

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Six new bulk billing GP clinics for the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region

May 19, 2026

The Australian Government will establish six new fully bulk billing general practices across regional New South Wales, with an investment of $25.3 million over three years. More than a million people living in the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region will soon have better access to bulk billed GP services.

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