Sunshine Progress Association Lake Macquarie

03/09/2026

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SOUTHLAKES TOGETHER NEWSLETTER

29/07/2026

You’re invited to the Sunshine Progress Association Annual General Meeting!

Every voice matters, and this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Sunshine and our surrounding communities.

We are looking to fill our Assistant Secretary / Treasurer role on the executive committee - email us if you are interested [email protected]

09/07/2026

Support the services and shops that help Lake Macquarie thrive by voting for your favourite local business 👏
Voting is now open for the Origin Energy People’s Choice Award in the Lake Macquarie Business Awards 🏆
Show your support for the local operators you love.
Have your say: https://lm.city/4v2zLdJ
Voting closes Monday 13 July ⏰

09/07/2026

📣✨ NEED A JP THIS WEEKEND? WE’RE HERE TO HELP! ✨📣

Got paperwork piling up? Whether you need documents certified, a statutory declaration witnessed, or an affidavit signed, our friendly volunteer Justices of the Peace are ready to assist. ✅✍️

📍 Bonnells Bay Shops
📅 Saturday 11 July 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm

Our experienced JPs from the NSW Justices Association – Lake Macquarie–Lower Hunter Branch provide a free community service to help you complete important paperwork correctly and efficiently.

💙 Free service
📄 Document certification
✍️ Statutory declarations witnessed
📋 Affidavits and other JP services
🚶 No appointment required – simply drop in!

Whether you’re heading to the shops or ticking items off your to-do list, stop by and let us help make your paperwork hassle-free. 😊

📢 Know someone who might need a JP? Tag them or share this post to help spread the word

20/05/2026

10/04/2026

Dora Creek residents, tomorrows the day. Come for a chat, stay for a feed!!!

We will be hosting a drop-in session and BBQ from 11am-1pm at the Dora Creek Community Hall. Come on down and chat to our team about all things flood, storm and tsunami.

Our team will be on hand to talk about the local risks and consequences of floods and storms, our flood warning systems and processes, our operational response to emergencies and how you can help us when floods affect the area.

09/04/2026

Have your say on the draft Operational Plan and Budget 2026–2027, which outlines key projects and services to support a growing, connected Lake Macquarie.

This year, we are proposing to spend a total of $393.2 million including more than $111 million on capital works. Key projects and deliverables include:

• Better parks, playgrounds and public spaces
• Upgrades to swim centres at West Wallsend and Charlestown
• Improvements to jetties, boat ramps and key community facilities
• Progress on major employment areas in the north west and south west
• Planning for post mining lands, including the former Macquarie Coal complex
• A new housing strategy to increase diversity and affordability
• Upgraded holiday parks and stronger cultural and sporting experiences
• Expansion of the Awaba Waste Management Facility and support for circular economy initiatives

Community feedback will help shape a strong future that protects our lifestyle, environment, governance and local economy. Submissions close Monday 20 April.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/ShapeLakeMac