Lake Macquarie is buzzing with excitement as four prized fish, worth a combined $100,000, await capture in this weekend’s Let’s Fish Lake Mac competition. A flathead, tailor, bream, and whiting—each tagged with a $25,000 bounty—were stealthily released at secret lake locations earlier this week under...
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This October, during ADHD Awareness Month, one local hero in the Lake Macquarie area is taking on an extraordinary challenge to raise awareness and support for Australia’s ADHD community. Emily Fellows, an ambassador for the ADHD Foundation Australia, is running 21 kilometers every day for...
Lake Macquarie, NSW – The upcoming Lake Macquarie Emergency Services Expo is set to offer an action-packed day for the whole family at Speers Point Park on 26 October 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM. Hosted by the Lake Macquarie Police District, this event...
At around 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, a dramatic crash unfolded on Minmi Road in Fletcher. Wallsend Fire and Rescue were called to the scene after reports indicated a driver might be trapped following a collision. Upon arrival, crews discovered a yellow HSV...
Lake Macquarie Police seized a large quantity of drugs and cash during a vehicle stop in Morisset early this morning. Around 1 AM on Friday, 4 October 2024, officers were conducting proactive patrols on Alliance Avenue when they pulled over a white Toyota Camry, driven...
News Update: Police have arrested two men in connection with an alleged home invasion in Macquarie Hills early yesterday morning. Around 3:30 AM on Monday, 30 September 2024, two men reportedly entered a home and assaulted the occupants, a 34-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man....
Emergency services are currently on the scene of a bushfire on Cain Street in Redhead. MHV News understand, Cain Street has been closed, and firefighters are actively protecting homes in the area. Despite cold conditions, the fire has spread, prompting swift action from emergency crews....
Dramatic Rescue at Myuna Bay: Car Rolls, Wedged in Tree – Driver Miraculously Escapes Unharmed
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Emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident earlier today at the intersection of Wangi Rd and Excelsior St, Myuna Bay. A car slid off the road, rolled onto its side, and became wedged against a tree. Initial reports indicated that the driver was trapped,...
Police Appeal for Information in Charlestown Investigation Lake Macquarie Police District is appealing for public assistance in identifying individuals captured on CCTV footage in Charlestown. Authorities believe these individuals may be able to assist with ongoing inquiries. Anyone with information that could help identify the...
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Bianca Graham, who was last seen in Cooranbong around 7:30 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024. Bianca is described as having a Caucasian appearance, standing approximately 160 cm tall with a medium build and dyed black...
In a dramatic late-night rescue, two men were saved by Lake Macquarie Police after their boat capsized near Marks Point. The incident took place around 11 PM on Sunday, 23 September 2024. The men, aged 41 and 32, were fishing from a small aluminium boat...
Toronto Local Court: Full Case Listings for Today, 23 September The Toronto Local Court will address a range of criminal cases and apprehended violence order (AVO) applications today, with cases beginning at 9:30 AM. The courtrooms and presiding officers have not yet been assigned. Below...
Early Morning House Fire in Cooranbong: All Occupants Safe Around 11pm, last night, emergency services rushed to a house fire on Figbird Street in Cooranbong. Residents in the area were alerted to the presence of multiple emergency vehicles as Dora Creek crews and other local...
Dora Creek crews have been actively engaged in a dual callout today, responding first to a motor vehicle accident (MVA) at the intersection of Wangi Road and Rocky Point Road in Eraring. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a silver dual cab utility that had flipped onto...
Authorities are urgently seeking public assistance to locate Kathryn, aged 51, who was last seen in Wentworth Falls around 10:45 AM on Thursday, 12th September 2024. Kathryn is of Caucasian appearance, with a medium build, shoulder-length blonde hair, and a noticeable droop on the left...
A large fire engulfed an abandoned building on Victory Parade in Toronto, sparking fears of asbestos contamination and forcing the evacuation of nearby residents. The fire, which broke out just after midday on Sunday, is now the focus of an ongoing police investigation, with the...
Breaking News: 60-Year-Old Woman Charged with Firearm and Drug Offences in Dora Creek A 60-year-old woman has been charged with multiple firearm and drug offences following a police raid at a Dora Creek residence yesterday morning. Around 8:30 AM on Wednesday, 11 September 2024, officers...
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged with serious domestic violence offences in the Hunter region. On Thursday, 29 August 2024, police from the Hunter High Risk Domestic Violence Offender Team, assisted by Lake Macquarie Police District, began searching for the man following reports...
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...
Machete Menace: Todd Ryan Pearce Faces Multiple Charges and Bail Refused After Chilling Threats
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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...
