1,200 New Homes Lake Macquarie: Cockle Creek TOD
Lake Macquarie unlocks 1,200 new dwellings via Cockle Creek Transport Oriented Development. Discover housing releases, transport links, and what it means for Newcastle buyers.
Community News
Latest community stories from Newcastle, updated daily.
Newcastle housing shortage demands faster social rental delivery
New report reveals urgent crisis as city calls for accelerated affordable housing construction to meet growing demand.
Electric vehicle charging network expansion signals Newcastle's shift toward cleaner transport
Lake Macquarie instals five new EV chargers as the Hunter embraces the national transition to zero-emissions vehicles.
Queens Wharf demolition looms as Newcastle continues CBD waterfront transformation
The wrecking ball is headed for the long-troubled harbourside site as Newcastle removes a visible symbol of urban decay.
Lake Macquarie planning new housing west of the region closer to jobs and transport
A 1200-home development in the heart of Lake Macquarie reflects broader strategy to build near existing employment and public transport networks.
Women's rugby league expansion signals growth in regional sports participation
New NPLW interest in the Hunter comes as second-tier competition gathers serious momentum across Australia.
Double Bay-inspired precinct opens for public feedback as Newcastle's CBD evolution continues
A $45 million development styled on Sydney's ritzy inner-city suburb is seeking community input as the city's commercial architecture transforms.
Schools and Education in Newcastle: Universities, Schools and Training
A general guide to how Newcastle's universities, TAFE campuses, schools and training providers fit together, and how local families navigate them.
Getting Around Newcastle: Roads, Public Transport and Connections
A plain-language guide to how people move around Newcastle and the Hunter, from the harbour and the light rail line to the airport, intercity trains and the major roads that knit the region together.
Newcastle farms mobilising early to prevent bird flu spread
Local agricultural producers are taking precautionary measures as H5N1 cases emerge.