A former high school teacher has been jailed after being convicted of having a sexual relationship with a student. Karly Rae was today sentenced to a minimum of two years in prison over the offending, which involved a 15-year-old boy in 2024 while she was...
Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate a teenage boy who has gone missing from the state’s north. Ryan Forrest, 15, was last seen on Prestwick Street in Fletcher about 12pm on Monday, 20 April 2026. After he could not be contacted or located,...
Cessnock City Council has confirmed the appointment of Natalia Cowley as its new General Manager in what is being described as a significant leadership move for the region. Ms Cowley brings extensive experience in local government, having built a reputation as an award-winning leader with...
Newcastle Local Court List Today (1/05/2026): Daily Court Appearances, Charges & How to Check Your Case If you’re searching for the Newcastle Local Court list today, you’re likely looking for up-to-date information on court appearances, charges, or hearing times. Each day, Newcastle Local Court...
Detectives from the Rural Crime Prevention Team attached to the Hunter Valley Police District have uncovered a significant haul of allegedly stolen property following a targeted investigation into rural crime across the region. The operation, carried out on Wednesday 22 April 2026, involved Rural Crime...
Cessnock Fire and Rescue has responded to 73 calls for assistance throughout April, bringing its total incident responses for 2026 so far to 250. The month, which included multiple public holidays, proved particularly demanding for firefighters, with three house fires occurring within a three-day period....
Australian activists linked to the Rising Tide have reportedly been detained by Israeli forces following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Among those believed to be detained are Zack Schofield, described as a prominent Rising Tide figure, and Hunter-region man Ethan Floyd. Their current...
Federal Member for Hunter, Dan Repacholi, has confirmed he is seeking urgent information following reports a young man from the Hunter region was involved in an incident aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla near Greece earlier today. Mr Repacholi said the situation is causing significant distress...
Cessnock has officially welcomed 37 new Australian citizens from 18 different countries during a citizenship ceremony held today at the Cessnock Performing Arts Centre. The ceremony, hosted by Cessnock City Council, marked an important milestone for the new citizens, who took the pledge to become...
A major police operation has seen dozens of members and associates of the Bandidos outlaw motorcycle gang stopped and inspected across the Hunter region. On Saturday, 25 April 2026, officers from the NSW Police Raptor Squad, assisted by Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, Traffic and Highway...
A man has been charged following a fatal single-vehicle crash in the Port Stephens region late last year. Emergency services were called to The Bucketts Way at Limeburners Creek about 10.30pm on Sunday, 14 December 2025, after police on patrol located a 36-year-old man on...
A plan to bring the long-idle Walka Miniature Railway back to life has taken a major step forward, with Maitland councillors unanimously supporting a call for community involvement. At its April meeting, Mitchell Griffin successfully moved a notice of motion seeking expressions of interest from...
Cessnock Local Court List Today: Daily Court Appearances, Cases & How to Check Listings If you’re searching for the Cessnock Local Court list today, you’re not alone. Each day, dozens of matters—from criminal charges to traffic offences and apprehended violence orders—are scheduled to be heard...
A man will face court today charged with alleged firearm, knife and driving offences following an incident at Glendale yesterday. About 2.40pm (Tuesday 28 April 2026), police were called to Frederick Street, Glendale, following reports of a crash. At the scene, police were told a...
BREAKING NEWS: Glendale Shopping Centre Evacuated Amid Suspicious Package Alert Stockland Drive at Glendale has been closed and the nearby shopping centre evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious package at a bus stop this afternoon. Police have established a major operation in the area,...
Wednesday, 29 April 2026 Detectives are appealing for public assistance following two suspicious fires at Pilates studios on the Central Coast earlier this year. About 4.30am on Wednesday 21 January 2026, emergency services were called to a business on The Entrance Road, Erina, after reports...
A member of the Hells Angels OMCG has been charged after allegedly impersonating a former soldier, following an investigation by the NSW Police Force Raptor Squad. The charge comes under Strike Force Benson, which was established in August 2025 by State Crime Command to investigate...
In a major shake-up ahead of the NRL’s next expansion phase, star playmaker Jarome Luai is set to depart the Wests Tigers after agreeing to join the incoming PNG Chiefs. The high-profile move is being hailed as a huge coup for the Papua New Guinea-based...