News Update: An investigation is underway after the tragic discovery of two young boys’ bodies in a home in Faulconbridge. Shortly before 12:40 pm on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, officers from Blue Mountains Police Area Command responded to a call concerning the welfare of a woman
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News Update: A 33-year-old man has been charged with multiple domestic violence offences following an intense police operation in Boolaroo. At approximately 10:30 am on Monday, 9 September 2024, Lake Macquarie Police attended a residence on Creek Reserve Road to locate the man, who was wanted
The human remains discovered at Stockton Beach have been identified as those of a 20-year-old man who was reported missing on November 26, 2023. The discovery was made on Monday, August 26, 2024, when a man found a bone on the shoreline and alerted Newcastle City
A 51-year-old B-double truck driver was charged with low-range PCA following a police intervention on the M1 Motorway near Tuggerah on Thursday, September 5th. The incident occurred around 4:30 pm during Operation RAID, after concerned community members reported the truck’s erratic driving, which included several near
At 2:23 a.m. on September 9, 2024, Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) crews responded to a major fire on the Pacific Highway, south of Kempsey, involving a semi-trailer loaded with Lithium-ion batteries. Numerous Triple Zero (000) calls reported the incident in the northbound lanes, prompting the
In a dramatic turn of events during Operation RAID, a 32-year-old man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop in Ourimbah. The operation, which ran from September 5 to September 8, 2024, aimed at curbing impaired and dangerous driving across NSW. On the evening of September
Update: Machete Threat Case Against Todd Ryan Pearce Todd Ryan Pearce, the 27-year-old man accused of threatening his ex-partner with a machete in Morisset, appeared via video link in Toronto Local Court today. Pearce faces multiple serious charges related to a domestic violence incident on September
The NSW Government’s Bus Industry Taskforce has published a landmark report following a comprehensive review and consultation on the state’s bus services. Spanning nine months and involving over 9,000 surveys, the consultation revealed that while bus services are a lifeline for many communities, significant improvements are
Transport for NSW will begin maintenance work on Stockton Bridge tonight as part of an ongoing effort to improve the region’s infrastructure. The work, which will primarily take place during nighttime hours to minimize disruptions, is expected to be completed within two weeks, weather permitting. Motorists
A 27-year-old man is set to appear in court today following an alleged machete attack on his former partner in Morisset on Friday night. The incident occurred around 7 PM on September 6, 2024, when the man reportedly broke into a Bridge Street residence and threatened
Maitland Local Court will be handling several criminal cases tomorrow, September 9, 2024. Magistrate R Maiden will oversee a number of mentions and hearings involving notable cases. Among the cases is R v Megan Clare Webb, scheduled for mention at 9:00 am. Following this, several other
Newcastle Court Hearings: September 9, 2024 A busy day awaits at Newcastle Court tomorrow as various criminal and civil matters come before the court, with Magistrate Cheetham presiding over the majority of cases in Court 2.1. The docket includes police mentions, committals, sentencing, and bail reviews.
The long-awaited Woolworths development in Kurri Kurri has received the green light from the planning authorities. The application for the new store, located at 178 Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, has been approved with conditions as part of the Cessnock City Council’s decision-making process. Key Conditions and
Brett Button, the bus driver involved in the tragic June 2023 Hunter Valley crash, will be sentenced tomorrow in Newcastle Local Court. Before the sentencing, families of the ten victims will read their emotional victim impact statements, confronting Button about the devastating impact of the crash,
Emergency services responded to reports of a violent altercation at a shopping centre on Blue Gum Road, Jesmond, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 5th September 2024. Upon arrival, police found that the individuals involved had fled the scene. Officers from the Newcastle Police District subsequently
Update, the boy has been located and is back in the care of his family. Police are urgently seeking public assistance to locate 11-year-old boy, who went missing tonight (Saturday, 7 September 2024) in West Wallsend, Hunter Region. The boy was last seen around 8:50 PM.
Police are appealing for witnesses following a tense situation at Central Railway Station last Thursday night. At around 11:40 p.m. on September 5, 2024, officers from the Police Transport Command responded to reports of a man dressed in a costume resembling those worn by characters in
Last night around 6 p.m., Fire and Rescue NSW responded to a significant house fire on Narrara Road in Adamstown. Crews from Station 376 Merewether and Station 357 Lambton arrived to find a single-story house fully engulfed in flames, with nearby homes also at risk. Additional
Independent candidate Nick Maher has announced a plan to balance development with environmental preservation in Cessnock. Maher, who has been in discussions with local builders and the Kurri Kurri Landcare group, is advocating for a policy that would allow residents and Landcare to relocate native plants
Police are seeking public help to locate a man after a stolen police vehicle was discovered abandoned in Trundle. The incident began around 3:10 p.m. on Friday, 6 September 2024, when emergency services were called to Cragie Lea Road in Narromine following reports of a car