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JUST IN: Fatal Crash Claims Life of Young Motorcyclist in Medowie

A tragic accident in Medowie has claimed the life of a man believed to be in his 20s. Emergency services were called to Abundance Road early this morning after reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a car. The motorcyclist, who has not yet been

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Accused Killer Jason Talbot Was Free on Bail Despite Domestic Violence Rap Sheet

New details have emerged about Jason Talbot, one of the suspects charged in the brutal stabbing murder of a man in Newcastle. It has been revealed that Talbot was on bail for a string of domestic violence offences at the time of the alleged killing. Court

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Murder on Beaumont Street: Family Grieves Loss of Young Man in Newcastle Stabbing Tragedy

A night out on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, turned deadly early this morning, leaving a young man fatally stabbed and a family shattered by the senseless violence. Just after 2:40 am (Sunday, 17 November 2024), emergency services were called to the bustling Newcastle street following reports of

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Newcastle Community and Councillors Endorse New Islington Cycleway Project

City of Newcastle has officially endorsed a new 665-metre cycleway and shared footpath along Chinchen Street and Hubbard Street in Islington following significant community support. The planned cycleway will connect existing infrastructure, creating a protected route from the Scholey Street rail bridge in Mayfield, through Islington

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Merewether Man Brought Everything but a Lawyer—Police Found the Rest

Drug Arrest in Merewether On the morning of Sunday, 20 October 2024, at around 9:30 AM, police discovered a 40-year-old man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on Ocean Street, Merewether. After conducting several inquiries and searching the vehicle, officers found 21 grams of

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Two-Car Crash Closes Westbound Lane on Newcastle Road at Jesmond

A two-car crash has occurred on Newcastle Road at the intersection of Blue Gum Road in Jesmond, affecting westbound traffic. The incident was first reported at 4:01 PM today, and one of the two westbound lanes (lane 2) has been closed as a result. Transport for

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Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teen

Newcastle Police are appealing for help to locate 14-year-old Bailey Nelson, who was last seen on Sandgate Road, Shortland, around 8 PM on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Bailey is described as Caucasian, approximately 177 cm tall, with a thin build, short dark brown hair, and brown

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Have Your Say: Submissions Open for Proposed Newcastle Basketball Stadium

The Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) submission process is now open for the Newcastle Basketball Association’s proposed Hunter Indoor Sports Centre, formerly known as the Newcastle Basketball Stadium. Community members are encouraged to share their views before submissions close on 11 November 2024. If you oppose the

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Arrest in Steele Street, Newcastle West

In the early hours of Wednesday, 16 October 2024, police swiftly responded to a break-and-enter incident at a commercial premises on Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle West. Several offenders forced entry into the business and made off with stolen alcohol. Multiple police units were deployed to the scene,

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Man and Woman Identified in West Wallsend Shooting Incident

Following the shooting near Newcastle on Thursday, September 26, 2024, two individuals have faced court today, Friday, September 27, 2024, in Toronto Local Court before Magistrate A. Railton. Incident Summary:At approximately 5:30 PM, police were called to O’Donnelltown Road, West Wallsend, where a 39-year-old man was

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Man and Woman Charged After West Wallsend Shooting

A man and a woman have been charged following a serious shooting near Newcastle on Thursday, September 26, 2024. Around 5:30 PM, police officers from Lake Macquarie District responded to an emergency call on O’Donnelltown Road in West Wallsend after reports of a shooting incident. Law

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Beaumont Street Closed After Pedestrian Hit by Car, Delays Expected

Beaumont Street in Hamilton has been closed to traffic following a collision earlier today, just before the afternoon peak, causing significant disruptions near the busy Hamilton Train Station. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 11:35 am on Thursday, 26 September 2024, after reports

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Traffic Update: Bennetts Green Truck Rollover

Heavy traffic conditions are currently affecting the Newcastle Inner City Bypass just past Lake Street in Bennetts Green due to a truck rollover that began today at 8:36 AM. As of the latest update at 8:37 AM, one of two northbound lanes (lane 1) is closed,

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Everybody Appearing at Newcastle Local Court Today

Newcastle Court Listings for Today, 23 September The Newcastle courts will address various criminal cases and a few civil matters today, with proceedings starting as early as 9:30 AM. Below is the comprehensive schedule, including the assigned courtrooms and presiding officers: This schedule provides a detailed

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Two Rescued After Being Swept Off Rocks in Dramatic Port Stephens Sea Rescue

Dramatic Sea Rescue Near Port Stephens In a dramatic turn of events, a high-stakes sea rescue took place at Boat Harbour, near Port Stephens, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The incident unfolded around 4 PM when two young men, both in their 20s, were swept off

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Newcastle has Fallen into the hands of Independant’s

News Update: Mayoral Candidate Concedes Defeat Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes has conceded defeat in the mayoral race as the vote count continues, acknowledging Dr. Kerridge’s likely election as Newcastle’s 15th Lord Mayor. While disappointed by the outcome, Nelmes expressed pride in her achievements during her

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12-Year-Old Hospitalised in New Lambton After Bicycle-Car Collision

A 12-year-old boy has been hospitalised following a serious accident involving his bicycle and a car in New Lambton this morning. The collision occurred on St James Road, close to a local primary school and the Adamstown railway gates, shortly after 8:35 am. Emergency services quickly

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MISSING 12 YEAR OLD FOUND

Girl missing from Newcastle found safe Tuesday, 17 September 2024 11:13:40 AM A girl missing in the Newcastle area has been located safe and well. The 12-year-old was last seen in the Kotara area, about 8pm Sunday (15 September 2024). When she failed to return home

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Shocking Armed Robbery in Cooks Hill: Man Threatened with Knife and Crowbar in Late-Night Store Raid!

Newcastle Police are actively investigating an armed robbery that took place in Cooks Hill late Tuesday night. At around 10:00 p.m., a man entered a store on Darby Street and confronted a 29-year-old employee. Armed with both a knife and a crowbar, the man threatened the

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Breaking News: Human Remains Found Near Newcastle Identified

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

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