From its humble beginnings, The Australian Firefighters Calendar was established in 1993 to support the Children’s Hospital Foundation, providing funds for research into childhood burns. Now in its 31st year, The Australian Firefighters Calendar has raised over $3.45 million for various charities.
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In a shocking early morning incident, 200 sheep were killed in a catastrophic truck fire on the Mitchell Highway near Girilambone, north of Nyngan. Emergency services were called to the scene around 12:50 am today (Saturday, 7 September 2024) after reports of a road train engulfed
Breaking News: Emergency services and the Westpac rescue helicopter are currently responding to a serious accident 5km off Yarramalong Road near Wyong. Inital reports suggested a Motorbike Rider, but we can now confirm a Mountain Bike Rider has Crashed and left the Mountain rider in a
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Muswellbrook, with the epicenter located at 150.85° longitude and -32.34° latitude. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers at 5:58 AM local time (UTC 19:58, September 6, 2024). Over 1,116 people reported feeling the tremor. While no
As the cost of living continues to rise, residents of Newcastle have been given a glimmer of hope through the recent announcement by Liberal mayoral candidate Callum Pull. His pledge to freeze council rates for the entire term if elected has struck a chord with many,
Jake Harold Allen, 35, faced the Cessnock Local court via video conference this week, where he was sentenced to 15 months in prison for a series of serious offences. Allen, who has been in custody since his arrest earlier this year, was found guilty of several
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a second alarm fire in Adamstown, near Mandalong Road. The fire, which has reportedly spread to the roof of a building, has prompted a significant response from local authorities. Both NSW Fire and Rescue and NSW Ambulance teams
Emergency services are responding to a significant incident on the Entrance Road (Central Coast Highway) at Pateman Road, Erina, where a single-vehicle rollover has occurred. The crash took place early this morning, and reports indicate that a car has ended up on its side, with the
Detectives have charged three men following the alleged theft of 27 guns during a break-in at the Lithgow Small Arms Factory Museum last week. The police were alerted to the incident at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, when it was reported that three individuals
Early this morning, at 5:29 am, emergency crews were called to a major house fire on Greta Street in Cessnock. Upon arrival, firefighters found the house fully engulfed in flames, with the status of any occupants initially unknown. Firefighters quickly launched a defensive attack and were
The Cessnock Local Court is set to hear multiple criminal cases today 06/09/2024, with several notable individuals scheduled to appear. Among them is Jake Harold Allen, who faces sentencing for his involvement in a drug manufacturing operation. Allen’s case has garnered attention due to the severity
An upgraded design for the Melville Ford Bridge has been confirmed, marking significant progress for the $8.2 million project. Thanks to the dedication of Maitland City Council staff, the new bridge will be elevated 6.7 meters higher than the current structure and will feature a separated
Kylie Bailey, the mother of Caitlin Rose, who tragically took her own life after enduring domestic violence, is organizing a fundraiser walk in Cessnock on World Suicide Prevention Day. Kylie is calling on the community to come together to raise essential funds for Lifeline, a crucial
Construction of the long-awaited Singleton bypass has officially begun. Once completed, the bypass is expected to greatly reduce traffic congestion, diverting 15,000 vehicles daily from Singleton’s CBD. An artist’s impression offers a first glimpse of the project, highlighting the significant infrastructure changes on the horizon. The
Cessnock Local Court Listings for September 5, 2024 Today, Cessnock Local Court will be handling a range of criminal and civil matters under the supervision of Magistrate I. Rodgers. The day’s listings include various criminal hearings and sentencing, as well as apprehended violence order (AVO) applications,
Stroud, NSW – A tragic accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist early Thursday morning in the Hunter region, approximately 85 kilometers north of Newcastle. Emergency services were called to Booral Washpool Road at Stroud just before 7:00 AM (Thursday, 5 September 2024) after reports of
Late last night, the Gwandalan Rural Fire Brigade responded to a boat fire off the shore of Kullaroo Road in Summerland Point around 11 p.m. The fire, which occurred on Lake Macquarie, required the assistance of the Lake Macquarie Fire Boat to extinguish the flames. Several
Emergency services swiftly responded to a stove top fire caused by cooking oil on Windsor Street in Raymond Terrace. The fire, which started in the kitchen, has been successfully contained by Fire Rescue NSW. One woman sustained burns to her arms after attempting to extinguish the
Australian Community Media (ACM) has announced significant job cuts across its network, with 35 positions set to be eliminated. Among these, six journalists will be laid off from The Newcastle Herald. In addition, ACM will cease publication of eight regional newspapers nationwide. The final editions of