33-739: Warners Bay is a suburb of the City of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales , Australia , and is located 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Newcastle 's central business district on the eastern side of Lake Macquarie . It is often regarded as a part of the Greater Newcastle district. It was named after Jonathan Warner, who settled the area. Warners Bay is the second-largest population centre in Lake Macquarie with over 7,000 residents (2016), and more than 615 businesses operating in
66-628: A polyclinic and a private hospital. There is now a new healthcare centre called the Alec Rice Centre on the Boulevarde. Toronto has an ambulance station, police station, Fire Brigade and a Court House that serve the Western Lake Macquarie area. Toronto has a high street called The Boulevarde. This road starts at the foreshore, forming a junction with Victory Parade. This road stretches westwards for 1.2 kilometres, and
99-512: Is a lakeside suburb within the City of Lake Macquarie , Greater Newcastle in New South Wales , Australia , approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) from Newcastle 's central business district and is a commercial hub for the sprawling suburbs on the western shore of the lake. It is one of the major centres in the City of Lake Macquarie. The Aboriginal people, in this area, the Awabakal , were
132-613: Is a large-sized industrial estate situated along Hillsborough and Macquarie roads. Here there is an ice rink , a ten pin bowling alley, a laser tag complex, indoor go-karting, multiple gymnasiums and many bulk item stores including furniture stores and gardening centres, many of which are located in the Warners Bay Home homemaker complex. The lakeshore has become a hub for recreational activity, both onshore and water based. Picnics, sailing and paddle-boating are all popular activities. A shared bike and walking path, which runs from
165-444: Is a set of contiguous towns that surround a coastal saltwater lake. These towns merge with the suburbs of Newcastle to the north. Some suburbs, such as Adamstown Heights are partly in the City of Newcastle and partly within the City of Lake Macquarie. There are 92 identified settlements ranging from small rural style communities through to larger and higher density areas such as Toronto, Warners Bay, Belmont, Charlestown and Morisset. At
198-531: Is considered to be the hub for public transport on the western side of Lake Macquarie . The area is served by a privately operated bus service; 'Hunter Valley Buses', which services the areas to the west, south and north of the town. Toronto was served by train services on the Toronto railway line until March 1990, when the NSW Government closed the line because of low passenger levels. The train service
231-546: Is home to the 3 times Australian Champions Newcastle North Stars Ice Hockey team, and the Newcastle Ice Skating Club, boasting several NSW and Australian champion skaters. City of Lake Macquarie The City of Lake Macquarie is a local government area in the Hunter Region in New South Wales , Australia. It was proclaimed a city from 7 September 1984. The city is situated adjacent to
264-761: Is represented by three sports teams in Newcastle competitions. The Toronto Awaba Stags FC in the Northern NSW Football competition; the Macquarie Scorpions in the Newcastle Rugby League and also the Toronto Workers Kookaburras in the Newcastle cricket competition. Toronto Netball Club plays at Westlakes Netball Association. Nathan Outteridge , Olympic gold medal winner for sailing, sailed at
297-399: Is the commercial hub for Toronto and its surrounding areas. The section of the road between the foreshore and Cary Street is the main retail area for Toronto. There are many boutique shops on this strip. Over the years, the streetscape has degraded and in 2013, Lake Macquarie City Council decided to start renewing the streetscape. This process began by cutting down the famous figs that line
330-455: The 2011 census , there were 189,006 people in the Lake Macquarie local government area, of these 48.8% were male and 51.2% were female. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 3.0% of the population, which was higher than the national and state averages. The median age of people in the City of Lake Macquarie was 41 years, which was significantly higher than the national median of 37 years. Children aged 0 – 14 years made up 18.6% of
363-768: The Art Gallery in Booragul to Green Point traverses the lake foreshore. Warners Bay is home to a number of local sporting clubs including the Warners Bay Bulldogs (AFL), Warners Bay Panthers (Football/Soccer) and Warners Bay/Cardiff Junior Cricket Club. The home ground for these sporting clubs is Feighan Park . The Hunter Ice Skating Stadium is located in Warners Bay, and hosted the IIHF 2008 Division II World Championships. The Hunter Ice Skating Stadium
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#1732790191272396-566: The City of Lake Macquarie are split into three wards – East, North and West. These include: The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies various towns and suburbs in the LGA as being part of the Greater Newcastle Statistical District . The City of Lake Macquarie has its own independent local government (Lake Macquarie City Council). The largest commercial centre in the area is Charlestown. The area
429-472: The Railway Station. Commenced screening on Wednesday 19 July 1922 by Mr George W Goffett. After having several owners, it was bought by Mr & Mrs P Crethary around 1951. CinemaScope was installed about the mid 1950s, it was the first theatre outside Newcastle to have it. The theatre closed on Saturday 12 August 1961. The last films screened were "The Angry Silence" and "The Gunslinger". The building
462-405: The area. The Awabakal people are the first people of the area. There are two main areas where most of the businesses in Warners Bay are situated. Near the lake foreshore there is a variety of local businesses such as cafés and restaurants with alfresco dining. There is an indoor shopping centre, known as Warners Bay Village. There is also an Australia Post post office in the area. The other
495-467: The city of Newcastle and is widely considered as a part of the Greater Newcastle area. The city is approximately 150 km (93 mi) north of Sydney . One of its major tourist attractions is its lake, also named Lake Macquarie . The mayor of the City of Lake Macquarie Council is Councillor Adam Shultz, a member of the Labor Party . The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Tobruk
528-410: The council placing an emphasis on the environment. Lake Macquarie City Council is composed of thirteen councillors , including the mayor, for a fixed four-year term of office. The mayor is directly elected while the twelve other Councillors are elected proportionally as three separate wards , each electing four Councillors. The most recent election was held on 14 September 2024 , and the makeup of
561-422: The council, including the mayor, is as follows: The current Council, elected in 2024, in order of election by ward, is: Major shopping centres include: Lake Macquarie has a number of cultural and artistic locations: The City of Lake Macquarie has sister city relations with the following cities: Toronto, New South Wales Toronto ( / t ə ˈ r ɒ n t oʊ / tə- RONT -oh )
594-406: The first people of this land. The area was originally the site of an Aboriginal mission called Ebenezer, established in 1829 by Reverend Threlkeld . Threlkeld is reported to have begun construction of his chimney with a local black stone which he later realised was coal. Coal Point , just to the south, is named after this discovery. The development of several coal mines in the region, proximity to
627-743: The green cloth are provided with an excellent billiard table." Now on the Register of the National Estate, the hotel has undergone numerous alterations and renovations throughout its lifetime. It no longer dominates the skyline as it did in years gone by. Healthy and vigorous trees growing in Regatta Walk render the Hotel barely visible from Toronto's public baths and private jetties. There are multiple churches in Toronto. These are: Toronto
660-517: The nearby city of Newcastle, and its position by the lake led to gradual development and population increases. The mission closed in 1841. In 1885, the Excelsior Land, Investment and Building Co. and Bank Ltd acquired a portion of Threlkelds' original 1,280 acre grant from McMahon and Whiting plus the 100 ft waterfront reserve from the Crown for £13,722 and subdivided it in 1887. Ebenezer
693-443: The population and people aged 65 years and over made up 18.4% of the population. Of people in the area aged 15 years and over, 51.0% were married and 12.2% were either divorced or separated. Population growth in the City of Lake Macquarie between the 2001 census and the 2006 census was 3.36%; and in the subsequent five years to the 2011 Census, population growth was 3.20%. When compared with total population growth of Australia for
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#1732790191272726-450: The prettiest spots upon the shores of the Lake, in its own grounds of some twenty acres, the hotel commands a fine view of a splendid reach of water extending to the little village of Belmont . The extensive pleasure grounds are laid out with croquet lawns, lawn tennis court, bowling greens, &c. A spacious dancing pavilion has been erected for devotees of Terpsichore , while the lovers of
759-481: The same periods, being 5.78% and 8.32% respectively, population growth in Lake Macquarie local government area was approximately half the national average. The median weekly income for residents within the City of Lake Macquarie was marginally below the national average. At the 2011 Census, the proportion of residents in the Lake Macquarie local government area who stated their ancestry as Australian or Anglo-Celtic exceeded 81% of all residents (national average
792-557: The south and Teralba , Booragul , Woodrising , Fennell Bay , Bolton Point , Fassifern and Blackalls Park to the north. Many Toronto residents are involved in water sports. The shore near the town has the Royal Motor Yacht Club and the Toronto Amateur Sailing Club. Yachts and cruisers are moored on the lake and smaller craft are pulled up onto private land at the waters edge. Toronto
825-572: The street, and then replacing the walkways and planting more controllable trees. Work will continue into 2018. Soon after its unveiling in Victory Parade, the Monument was found to be a traffic hazard, so it was moved closer to the footpath (at the entrance to the pedestrian bridge over the railway line). In 1959 it was moved to Edward Gain Park, near Wharf Street. Then in the 1964, when there
858-648: The water" . This subdivision also coincided with the opening of the Great Northern Railway and became the basis of the future town of Toronto. The Prince of Wales , later Edward VIII, visited Toronto by train on the Toronto railway line on 24 June 1920. At the 2021 census , there were 5,973 people in Toronto. Toronto has three public schools: Toronto High School , Toronto Primary School, and Biraban Public School. It also has three private schools, Charlton Christian College, St. Joseph's Primary School and Toronto Adventist Primary School. Toronto has
891-405: Was 20.4%); and a significantly higher proportion (93.0%) where English only was spoken at home (national average was 76.8%). Lake Macquarie has a significant coal mining industry and smaller agriculture and manufacturing industries. Eraring power station , a 1980s-era coal-fired power station, supplies 25% of New South Wales ' power. Lake Macquarie has a number of Constructed Wetlands with
924-450: Was 65.2%). In excess of 58% of all residents in the City of Lake Macquarie nominated a religious affiliation with Christianity at the 2011 census, which was slightly higher than the national average of 50.2%. Meanwhile, as at the census date, compared to the national average, households in the Lake Macquarie local government area had a significantly lower than average proportion (5.4%) where two or more languages are spoken (national average
957-477: Was a proposal to take some of this park for a road, the Monument was moved to Goffet Park. However, no matter where it has been located, the Monument has always been the focal point for the Anzac Day and Remembrance Day services in Toronto. NMH 2.2.1921:7 – Toronto is to have a Picture Theatre 90 feet (27 m) by 40 feet (12 m) wide – Mr J Chapman has contract. Located in Victory Parade, Toronto opposite
990-568: Was granted the Right of Freedom of Entry to the City of Lake Macquarie on 9 August 1991. The Shire of Lake Macquarie was proclaimed on 6 March 1906. It became a Municipality on 1 March 1977, and a city on 7 September 1984. Lake Macquarie is home to several prominent coastal suburbs such as Catherine Hill Bay , Caves Beach , Blacksmiths and Redhead . Retail and commercial centres include Belmont , Cardiff , Charlestown Glendale , Swansea , Toronto and Morisset . The towns and villages in
1023-594: Was replaced by a bus service which connects Toronto with Fassifern railway station . Train services operating from Fassifern include services to Sydney and Newcastle as well as the XPT service to Brisbane. Toronto is well served by road links to Newcastle and Sydney and is approximately 8 minutes from the Sydney-Newcastle Freeway (M1). The Toronto centre serves the local communities of Kilaben Bay , Coal Point , Carey Bay , Rathmines and Wangi Wangi to
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1056-543: Was then renamed after Toronto , Ontario , Canada, in honour of Edward Hanlan , a Canadian world-champion sculler who visited Australia in 1884. The area's subdividers, the Excelsior Company, named the land in honour of Hanlan's visit, which coincided with the opening of the subdivision. The Canadian city's name is said to have come from the Mohawk language tkaronto , meaning “ where there are trees standing in
1089-567: Was used by a variety of businesses including Inskip Motorcycles until 1984. The building no longer exists, as it was destroyed by fire in the early 1990s. Built in 1887 from locally-made bricks, the Toronto Hotel has been the best-known landmark throughout the entire history of the township. The Excelsior Company enthusiastically promoted it as "a pleasant and commodious brick building, containing about thirty bedrooms, besides parlors, bar, dining and billiard rooms, &c. Standing on one of
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