Do you need a reason to visit Lake Macquarie? Here are six of them
Lake Macquarie is one of Australia’s most underrated destinations. Why? We can’t figure it out either, especially when you consider all the wonderful reasons to visit this NSW treasure.
Calls to criminalise elder abuse
A New South Wales Parliamentary committee is looking into elder abuse, as lawyers call for tougher penalties, fearing the problem will worsen as our population ages.
Historic houses of Australia
For a relatively young country, Australia has a wealth of historic houses which can be a great inspiration for those looking for a day trip or a weekend away.
$299 two-night Lake Macquarie stay
Lake Macquarie is just two hours north of Sydney, but feels a world away. Stay two nights at Duck’s Crossing on Burton for just $299 and save up to 50 per cent off standard rates
$580 7-nights resort accommodation in Merimbula
Enjoy a week by the sea in Merimbula.
Editor’s choice – Food for thought
Oysters. You either love them or loathe them. But when you find out just how much hard work goes into producing these unfortunate looking molluscs, they deserve to be given a chance.
Motorist fines skyrocket
Over 11,000 motorists in NSW have been fined a combined $3.3 million
Argyle Gardens helps with flood efforts
The recent passing of ex-tropical cyclone Oswald caused havoc in many regions of Queensland and New South Wales. Luckily, residents at Lend Lease villages in these regions, including The Lakes and Argyle Gardens, escaped mostly without incident.
