A man has died following a motorcycle crash in Kurri Kurri on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to Neilly Street about 5:20pm (Friday 31 October 2025) after reports a motorcycle had collided with a parked car, throwing the rider onto the road. Officers from Hunter
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A 32-year-old man has been hit with a massive fine and an immediate licence suspension after being caught driving at more than 75 km/h over the speed limit in Gateshead. About 10:10am on Thursday, 30 October 2025, officers attached to the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command
Emergency services were called to Woodberry around 8:00pm last night after a dirt bike rider crashed into a pole. According to Key News Newcastle, the motorcycle was seen travelling along Kingstown Road. A comment on social media has alleged the rider may have been struck by
A five-year-old girl has died after being hit by a ute in Sydney’s northwest on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Clower Avenue, Rouse Hill, about 3:45pm following reports that a child on a scooter had been struck by a vehicle. Police say the girl
A 22-year-old man has been fined and had his licence suspended after being caught driving more than 60km/h over the speed limit in Lake Macquarie early this morning. About 4:35am on Thursday, 30 October 2025, officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command – Lake Macquarie Sector
A 30-year-old man has been charged following an alleged stabbing in Belmont on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Railway Parade just after 4pm, where officers from the Lake Macquarie Police District found a 40-year-old man suffering a stab wound to the upper body. NSW
Newcastle Council has sparked backlash over a proposal to slash the speed limit on part of Minmi Road to 40 km/h — despite most community submissions opposing the change. The move is the latest in a string of so-called “safety upgrades” that have seen suburban roads
Only in New South Wales could a government spend $50 million on a bridge and still not fix the traffic. MP Jenny Aitchison’s grand plan for the Thornton Bridge upgrade has locals shaking their heads — and laughing it straight out of town. The project promises
Cessnock, NSW — October 29, 2025:A 39-year-old Cessnock man has been granted bail after being charged over a fire at PCYC Cessnock earlier this month. Police allege the man broke into the Short Street venue around 8 am on Sunday, 19 October, and attempted to set the
Senator Malcolm Roberts has announced plans to move a motion in Parliament tomorrow to terminate the Federal Government’s proposed under-16 social media ban. The One Nation Senator argues that the Labor Government has no right to dictate technology standards to social media platforms, claiming it “clearly
This morning, Tomago Aluminium began consulting staff about a potential closure in 2028. Hundreds of skilled workers woke to the horrifying reality that their livelihoods — and entire communities — could vanish. And what did Labor ministers do? They held a press conference… but only for
Emergency services responded to a serious truck crash on Putty Road, Putty, around 9am today. A semi-trailer carrying approximately 20,000 litres of liquid believed to be fish waste rolled down an embankment at Bobby Swamp Creek, trapping the driver — a man in his 50s —
Emergency crews are responding to a serious truck rollover on Putty Road, Putty. It’s understood the truck driver is trapped but conscious. The vehicle is reportedly carrying manure, and Hazmat crews may be required due to the load. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and
Police are investigating a terrifying drive-by shooting that occurred on the Central Coast overnight. Around 9pm on Saturday (25 October 2025), emergency services were called to a home on Wiseman’s Ferry Road, Spencer, following reports that shots had been fired from a passing vehicle. Police believe
Cessnock Council Rangers have attended Harold Sternbeck Lions Park and advised occupants of the homeless camp that they must vacate the site by midday on Monday, 27 October 2025. Council has confirmed that maintenance works, approved by Telstra, will commence on Tuesday, 28 October 2025. For
Transport for NSW has updated speed limits along Wine Country Drive following a recent speed zone review between North Rothbury and Nulkaba. The changes include: These adjustments follow the Speed Zoning Standard and aim to enhance safety and comfort for all road users, including residents and
Cessnock Car Wash Targets Stolen LED Lights: Police Seek Public Assistance Cessnock – The automatic car wash at The Pearl Service Station has reported the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of LED lights. The car wash management has released images of the suspected thieves in
A routine welfare check on Ruby Street, Bellbird, turned into a police chase on Wednesday morning. Around 8:30 am, officers approached a man in a hatchback, who allegedly sped away. The vehicle was later spotted on Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, where the man ran from police but
Federal MP Dan Repacholi has confirmed that the homeless encampment at HJ Sternbeck Park, Cessnock, will be cleared following repeated offers of assistance that were declined by those living there. Over six weeks ago, MP Repacholi reached out to the group to provide access to housing,
The vote is in. Council has officially notified IPART of their intention to apply for a Special Rate Variation and signaled that they will begin community consultation. Every Councilor except Cr Jessica Jurd and CR Quintin King voted in favor. Let’s be clear: this vote doesn’t