MG MOTORS GOES UP IN FLAMES
Emergency Services responded to reports of a car yard fire overnight in Gateshead over 55 fire fighters attended from multiple fire stations across the Hunter. Crews worked through the night…
AstraZeneca to continue phase three trails after volunteer dies in Brazil
The AstraZeneca vaccine trail will continue after a Brillizian volunteer has reportedly died, its unclear weather the volunteer was given the vaccine or the placeebo. However a Brillizian newspaper is…
Power outage Beresfield and Tarro
Ausgrid have advised there is a power outage in Beresfield and Tarro. Crews are working in very wet condition to reconnect power. Estimated time for restoration is 11pm
Cessnock man charged with multiple stealing offenses.
Case Summary: A 26-year-old Cessnock man is in custody after police allegedly located and seized a number of items suspected to be stolen, including a helmet, assorted bank cards, power…
Hunter School placed on lockdown after violent school yard fight
On Thursday 22/10/20 Police were called to assist teachers at Tomaree High School after a violent altercation between students. The YP who were known to each other had argued in…
Muswellbrook Olympic Park vanalised
Muswellbrook Olympic Park has been broken into and vanalised causing thousands of damage to the canteen, it appears only a few cans of soft drink were stolen in the attack…
Young boy approached by man on motobike
Police are appealing for information after reports of a child approach in the Hunter region yesterday. About 5.40pm (Thursday 23 October 2020), a seven-year-old boy was walking in Willow Close,…
Missing 11 year old girl may have travelled to Newcastle.
Appeal to locate girl missing from Orange Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a girl missing from the state’s Central West. Tahlia Hinchcliffe, aged 11, was reported missing…
$1.5 Million grant for more shared zones in Cessnock
Cessnock City Council welcomed an announcement from the NSW Government that will provide more than $1.5 million under the Active Transport Grant to help deliver new infrastructure to promote walking…
New bridge for Kline Street, Weston
Cessnock City Council has successfully secured $650,000 under the Federal Government’s Bridges Renewal Program for a new concrete bridge for Kline Street, Weston. Cessnock City Mayor, Councillor Bob Pynsent welcomed…
Woman airlifted to hospital after another serious crash at Lake Macquarie
A woman was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at Lake Macquarie this morning. About 6.15am (Wednesday 21 October 2020), emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway…
Two men charged with multiple serious child sexual assault charges
Case Summary: Investigators were told the girls were walking along Frederick Street with two other friends when they were approached by the men, who made threats toward the group before…
NSW FURTHER EASING OF RESTRICTIONS GYMS AND PLACES OF WORSHIP
Restrictions for religious gatherings and gyms will be eased under relaxed COVID-19 safety rules announced today. From Friday 23 October: Religious gatherings/places of worship (excluding weddings and funerals) can have…
Two now charged with the murder of Ian Pullen
Nicole Mason and Joshua Knight have both been arrested and charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region.
2 children were among the seriously injured in a crash at Lake Macquarie overnight.
A five-year-old girl and her 6-week-old sister were among three people seriously injured in a crash at Lake Macquarie overnight. About 9.15pm (Monday 19 October 2020), emergency services were called…
CESSNOCK ROAD CLOSED – CRASH
Cessnock Road is closed westbound approaching Grafton Street due to a two-car crash. You can use Grafton Street, Melbourne Street and Orange Street in both directions instead. More details to…
Hoon driver clocked at 200km/h
On Sunday 18th October 2020 officers from Raymond Terrace Police Station, whilst conducting patrols of the Raymond Terrace area were alarmed at the manner of driving of the a vehicle…
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION AND WITNESSES
Newcastle City Police are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a serious assault that occurred in the early hours of Sunday 20 September 2020. Between 11:30pm 19 September…
Springboks pull out of rugby championship, forcing games at Hunter Stadium to be rescheduled
The South African Springboks have pulled out of the upcoming rugby championship in Australia because of the ongoing covid has forced Rugby Australia to rescheduled games to be held at…