July 16, 2019
First-home buyers, Steph and Jesse, are seeking adventure with their move to Watagan Park, and are excited to become a part of this welcoming and friendly community. Steph and Jesse are a young couple in their mid-twenties, who have always dreamt of building a house they could call their own. Jesse works as a carpenter/home... Read More >
July 9, 2019
Find out ways to keep the party going this winter with these tips on heating for outdoor entertaining. Try a gas outdoor heater Gas patio heaters are ideal for warming up an outdoor space. They’re designed to radiate heat through the air to where it’s needed most, and warm up what’s directly within the vicinity. While... Read More >
July 2, 2019
Watagan Park Landscaping shares some of their best advice for caring for your garden during the cooler months, ready for thriving growth in spring. Winter pruning The dormant months are ideal for pruning and trimming perennial plants. You can also prune the vast majority of shrubs and hedges during this time. If you’re thinking about... Read More >
June 25, 2019
Local resident, Anita Pratt, shares her secrets to keeping her Watagan Park home looking and feeling warm during winter. As we’re retreating indoors to escape the winter cold, it’s important that our homes are made to be a source of warmth and comfort. There are so many simple ways that you can achieve this without... Read More >
May 28, 2019
If you struggled with your big New Year’s resolution to get healthy, it’s not too late to try and pick it up again! Here are Anytime Fitness’ tips to start off small and make a long-term difference. Try something new It’s easy to get stuck in a stale gym routine, but this can have dangerous... Read More >
May 15, 2019
Create a fantastic DIY feature for your backyard or entertaining space with this clever vertical garden made from stackable wooden planters. What you’ll need 84mm x 19mm timber decking 32mm nails 10mm plastic packers Masking tape Paint or stain PVA exterior wood glue Sandpaper and staples Weed mat Step 1: Cut your timber to size:... Read More >
May 14, 2019
Do you remember the old school lunches you used to have as a kid, with the classic Vegemite sandwich (without crusts, of course!) and the healthy apple you’d trade for your friends Roll-Up (it still counts as fruit)? Well, here’s a treat you can create a packed lunch with for adults and kids alike—cheese, basil... Read More >
May 7, 2019
Lake Macquarie is set to receive a brand-new cultural landmark with the Council’s latest architectural development—the Multi-Arts Space. Lake Macquarie City Council enlisted the help of the next generation to create a design for their new Multi-Arts Space. Third-year students from the School of Architecture and Built Environment at The University of Newcastle were tasked... Read More >
April 30, 2019
Local resident Monica Stahlhut gives us the inside scoop on the best walking trails at Watagan Park. Walk One – Wildlife enthusiasts Duration: 45 minutes Distance: 3.5km Difficulty: Easy I found this track by walking around the local streets and decided to mix it with some bush parts. Early in the morning or late afternoon... Read More >
April 23, 2019
Whether you’re building or already settled in, there are endless tools at your fingertips that will make interior design, decorating and renovating that little bit easier. Get inspired and get planning with a handful of our favourites below. Pinterest Think of an online moodboard and you’ve got Pinterest. Search up your favourite interior styles, from... Read More >
