A fatal two-vehicle collision occurred in Kurri Kurri, Hunter Valley on March 7th, 2023. The accident happened around 12:55 pm at the intersection of Stanford and Deakin Streets, involving a motorcycle and an SUV. Despite immediate intervention by NSW Ambulance paramedics, the male motorcyclist, who is
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In an early morning operation, the Newcastle City Police arrested an 18-year-old male on Acacia Avenue, Waratah West, after he fled from the scene of a stolen motor vehicle. The police chased the suspect, who was eventually apprehended after a short pursuit. Suspect linked to break-ins
NSW Government Takes a Giant Step Forward with the Launch of Digital ID In a recent event hosted by SafetyCulture, the Tech Council of Australia witnessed the launch of the NSW Digital ID pilot program. Victor Dominello, the Minister for Customer Service in NSW, said that
A re-elected Liberal and Nationals Government will inject $1.2 billion in critical health infrastructure to build and upgrade 20 hospitals and health facilities, providing a major boost to communities right across state. NSW Nationals candidate for Cessnock Ash Barnham said this investment would continue the work
Excitement is building in the local community as the grand re-opening of Maybury Peace Park draws near. With the park’s new upgrades, families and children are eagerly anticipating the chance to explore the revamped play area. The park is scheduled to officially open on Wednesday 8
A critical incident investigation is underway after a man was injured following a crash near Singleton yesterday. About 11.15am (Sunday 5 March 2023), an officer from Traffic and Highway Patrol detected a motorcycle allegedly travelling 145km/hr in a 100km/hr zone on Putty Road, near Charlton Road
In the Hunter Region of NSW, an 18-year-old has been charged for throwing apuppy against a wall and assaulting aman during a fight on Friday morning. As a result of this alleged incident, the eight-week-old puppy endured serious injuries,which included a broken leg that requiredamputation by
Newcastle emergency services have successfully rescued a paraglider who crashed into a cliff earlier today, following a multi-agency rescue operation. The incident took place at around 1:20 pm in Fletcher Park on Watt Street, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Upon arrival, rescue teams found
Tre Rudolph has been sentenced to a minimum of 6 years in jail for causing the death of a 3-month old baby. The incident occurred out of frustration and took place near Newcastle in 2020. Rudolph was handed a minimum of 6 years in prison, and
Residents in the Cessnock local area have been notified of slight delays to their regular garbage collection service this week. According to the Cessnock Council, all areas that were not serviced during the week will have their bins collected on Saturday 4 March. In a statement
SafeWork NSW are on the ground at this year’s Newcastle Show, checking amusement rides and speaking to ride operators to help ensure safety. Head of SafeWork Natasha Mann said SafeWork Inspectors will attend the location today and tomorrow to carry out compliance inspections of all amusement
A desperate search is underway for 12-year-old Kira JURD who was last sighted on Monday the 27th of February 2023 in Cessnock Road, Abermain. Kira’s family and the authorities are appealing to the public for any information that can help locate her. Kira is believed to
A man and woman have been charged following an investigation into an alleged stabbing at Newcastle earlier this year. About 3.35am on Thursday 19 January 2023, emergency services were called to Devonshire Street, Newcastle West, where they found two men suffering stab wounds. NSW Ambulance paramedics
In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a group of volunteers from the Volunteer Rescue Association (VRA) and NSW Ambulance came together to rescue an elderly woman trapped in her car door in Cessnock yesterday. At 1652, the VRA squad received an urgent call for a
A fire that broke out in a pile of vehicle tyres in bushland near Ferguson Street, Abernethy, was quickly contained by local residents on Tuesday afternoon. The Kearsley Brigade responded to the fire at about 4:45pm and found that residents had already extinguished spot fires that
With the delay of Kurri Kurri gas plant and the early closure of Lidell power station we are in serious trouble. NSW has embarked on the madness of exporting jobs to China under the delusion of saving the planet. One Nation has led the opposition to
Singleton police are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 15-year-old Darcy Edwards, who has been missing since Thursday, February 16, 2023. According to reports, Darcy was last sighted on George Street in Singleton and is believed to be in the Singleton and surrounds or Newcastle
Vehicles collide on John Renshaw Drive at Black Hill, trapping two persons inside At 0826 this morning, emergency services were activated to a motor vehicle collision on John Renshaw Drive at Black Hill. The incident involved two vehicles, and upon arrival at the scene, it was
Homicide Squad detectives have seized a vehicle yesterday morning as part of ongoing investigations into the fatal shooting of 25-year-old Zachery ‘Zac’ Davies-Scott in Heddon Greta late last year. Strike Force Roslyn detectives seized the white SUV, a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander, from a street in Boolaroo
About 8:15pm on Thursday 23rd February 2023, Wallsend Fire and Rescue were called to the intersection of Minmi Road and Macquarie Street in Wallsend after reports of smoke in the vicinity of that location. Upon arrival, crews observed thick smoke emitting from the rear of J