Lake Macquarie Council takes "heartbreaking by necessary" step to close the city's parks

Matthew Kelly
March 26 2020 - 5:00am
Keeping a safe distance: Leigh Turner with long term residents, Duncan and Nola Langham. Ms Turner said her priority was the safety of the park's permanent residents. Picture: Marina Neil.
Keeping a safe distance: Leigh Turner with long term residents, Duncan and Nola Langham. Ms Turner said her priority was the safety of the park's permanent residents. Picture: Marina Neil.

The Hunter's caravan parks will be closed to all but essential travellers and permanent residents during the Easter break as the region locks down further to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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