Councillor Kate Warner- Lake Macquarie City Council

08/07/2026

Kids and families of Bonnells Bay

THIS Thursday 9 July 2026

FREE Family Fun at Bonnells Bay!

Looking for something fun to do on Thursday 9th July? Bring the family along to Bonnells Bay Community Centre for a fantastic afternoon filled with creativity, games and community fun!

🎉 Activities for all ages
🎨 Get creative with hands-on craft activities
🎲 Enjoy a variety of fun games for the whole family
☕ FREE light refreshments

Whether you're looking to get crafty, challenge your family to a game, or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon out, there's something for everyone!

📍 Bonnells Bay Community Centre
🕛 9th July | 12pm–2pm
✅ FREE for all ages
Come along, connect with your community, make new friends, and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with the whole family!

📸 Photo credit: Real Property Photography

08/07/2026

As the chair of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Panel - it has been a real privilege to work on this Action Plan with a number of stakeholders in our community working in the disability or aged care sector or with lived experience as an individual or carer.

If you know me - you know I am passionate about helping create spaces and communities where everyone is SEEN and feel they BELONG.

Bring your suggestions and ideas and help us create a more inclusive city.

Submissions close THIS Monday 13 July 2026.

You can now have your say on our draft Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP) 2026-2030. This plan helps us shape an inclusive, welcoming Lake Mac where everyone feels they belong.

The plan prioritises improvement to access, participation and inclusion for people living with disability across services, infrastructure employment and decision-making.

We’ll also be hosting pop-up sessions to give you the opportunity to chat about the DIAP with our project team. Find out more details on our Facebook Events page.

Make a submission by Monday 13 July 2026 at https://lm.city/3QtGPBR

08/07/2026

Attention: Local Not for Profit groups and organisations

The first round of the Donations Program for the 2026/2027 financial year is now open 🎀✂️

With a maximum donation of $2,000, this program supports not-for-profit groups and organisations with strong local membership or participation, and funds projects that deliver clear benefits to the Lake Mac community.

Applications close on 19 July. To read the guidelines, eligibility criteria and application details, head to https://lm.city/4gaac6Z

It's official! The first round of the Donations Program for the 2026/2027 financial year is now open 🎀✂️

With a maximum donation of $2,000, this program supports not-for-profit groups and organisations with strong local membership or participation, and funds projects that deliver clear benefits to the Lake Mac community.

Applications close on 19 July. To read the guidelines, eligibility criteria and application details, head to https://lm.city/4gaac6Z

08/07/2026

Hey Westwarders specifically people of WYEE

Have your say on the new Wyee District Park

Your chance to be apart of the planning.

08/07/2026

Check out the Lake Mac Operational plan including the actions for the next 12 months

04/07/2026

Heartbroken to hear of the passing of Sue Prosser this week.💔

Sue was a true local champion in the communities she so faithfully served over many years. Her unwavering commitment to the people of Lake Mac, Newcastle, and the wider Hunter region over her lifetime has left a lasting difference to countless lives.

Sue lived a life of purpose, compassion, and service—showing genuine care and concern for others, especially those who are the most vulnerable in our community. Her selfless dedication to Soul Hub In Newcastle, was a shining example of faith in action and an inspiration to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her and seeing her at work.

Thank you, Sue, for your tireless service, your kindness, and the legacy of hope and generosity you leave behind. You will be deeply missed, fondly remembered, and forever appreciated.

My sincere condolences to Rick and family, friends, and all who are mourning her loss. The loss is felt far and wide because of the impact she had.

Our patch of the world here in the Hunter is a better place because of Sue.

Well done good and faithful servant. 🤍

24/04/2026

Who is joining me tomorrow morning at one of our many services across Lake Mac ? If you’ve never been before, set yourself a timer now and make it a priority to come to a dawn service- it is a really moving experience and one you won’t forget.

Giving up a sleep in is the least we can do.

I’ll be at Dora Creek first thing tomorrow and then at some other services across the southern Westlakes area. Come say hi.

Lest We Forget.

🎖️ Lake Macquarie electorate ANZAC Services - Saturday April 25 2026🎖️

🎖️CARDIFF
5:00am - Dawn Service - Cardiff RSL War Memorial
Road Closures from 4:30am for 4:50 March Step-off - Cnr Main and Macquarie Roads

🎖️ DOYALSON - WYEE
5:30am - Dawn Service - Doyalson - Wyee RSL

8:45am - Main Service
Form Up at 8:00am, Wentworth Ave, for March Step-off at 8:30am

🎖️MORISSET - DORA CREEK
6:00am - Dawn Service - Dora Creek Workers Club

10:00am - Main Service - Dora Creek Workers Club
March assemble at 9:30am, cnr Gradwells Rd and Gardiner St

🎖️ RATHMINES
1:00pm - Service
Please be seated by 12:45pm at Rathmines Catalina Memorial for 12:50pm - March Step-off

🎖️ SPEERS POINT
6:00am - Dawn Service - Speers Point Park Rotunda
Assemble 5:30am at Boat Ramp Carpark - Creek Reserve Rd, for 5:50am March Step-off

🎖️ TERALBA (please note: times differ from my printed ANZAC 2026 Booklet)
8:00am - Service
Road Closures from 7:30am.
Assemble 7:45am at Teralba Cenotaph, Cnr Anzac Pde and York St

🎖️ TORONTO
6:00am - Dawn Service
Assemble 5:30am at Goffet Park (Parking and Road Closures from 5:30am)

11:00am - Main Service - Goffet Park
Assemble 10:30am, Toronto Diggers Club - The Boulevard, for 10:50am March Step-off
(Parking and Road Closures from 10:30am)

🎖️ WANGI WANGI
5:30am - Dawn Service - Wangi Wangi RSL - Followed by Gunfire Breakfast

10:30am - Main Service - RSL Cenotaph
Military Vehicle Parade from 9:45am (Road Closures in Place), March will follow vehicle parade at 10:00am, form up at Kent Pl

24/04/2026

This is awesome- nice work Community Reach taking over the Morisset Markets.

23/04/2026

23/04/2026

This is such great news for our region. For all those little budding soccer stars strapping their boots on across Lake Mac- be inspired!

Proud to be a long time Jets supporter!

2025/26 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒔! This one is for you Newcastle!