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.
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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
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
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
Three teenagers have been charged following a dramatic police pursuit through Newcastle early this morning. At around 1:45 AM, officers responded to reports of a break-in at a residence on McIsaac Street, Tighes Hill. Upon arrival, police were informed that the home had allegedly been broken
A motorcycle rider has been transported to John Hunter Hospital with multiple injuries after a serious accident involving a car at the intersection of Newcastle Road and Croudance Street. The collision occurred earlier today and led to significant disruption in the area. Emergency services quickly responded
The Newcastle Knights are gearing up for what is undoubtedly their most critical match of the season—a do or die showdown against the Dolphins that will determine which team secures a coveted spot in the NRL finals. Both teams find themselves in a precarious position, sitting
A man remains in critical condition following a workplace accident in Mayfield, Newcastle, yesterday afternoon. At approximately 3:30 p.m., the man, aged in his 50s, sustained serious injuries in a forklift incident on Kerr Street. Emergency services, including police and NSW Ambulance, quickly responded to the
Traffic Update: A car crash occurred on Hunter Street at Darby Street in Newcastle at approximately 9:21 PM today. The incident is affecting eastbound traffic on this state road. Emergency services, including NSW paramedics, are on the scene, where one elderly person is currently being assessed
NSW TrainLink North Service Update Attention to all #HunterLine passengers: Please be advised that urgent signal repairs are underway at Sandgate, which may impact your travel plans. To ensure a smooth journey, allow extra time for your travel and be prepared for possible changes in stop
Newcastle Knights forward Kai Pearce-Paul was rushed to the hospital after suffering a severe shin injury during the match. A boot stud left a large gash on his shin, requiring immediate surgery. Coach O’Brien described the injury as “huge, like a shark bite,” noting that while
In a landmark move for the Hunter region, the Albanese Government has unveiled plans to invest a substantial $850 million in a state-of-the-art missile manufacturing facility at Williamtown. This new facility represents a significant boost to the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) capabilities and is set to
Breaking News: Man Charged with 96 Firearm Offences After Major Seizure Near Newcastle A 40-year-old man will face court today after being charged with 96 offences, including firearm and drug-related charges, following a major police operation near Newcastle. Around 6:30 am yesterday, officers from the Port
BREAKING NEWS: Merewether, Dixon, and Bar Beach in Newcastle have been closed following the sighting of a two-metre shark at Merewether Beach this morning. This incident marks the third shark sighting in the area within the past week. The beaches are expected to remain closed for
Three Newcastle TAFE NSW campuses will receive nearly $4 million to boost digital infrastructure over the next two years. This significant investment includes upgrading the outdated 2009 network, improving connectivity, and providing new devices for students, staff, and teaching spaces. Newcastle Tighes Hill has been allocated
Police Intervene in Newcastle East Assault, Arrest Made A man has been arrested following an alleged assault at a Newcastle East apartment this afternoon. Around 2:10 pm today (Friday, 16 August 2024), emergency services were alerted to a concern for welfare at a property on Nobbys
Breaking News: Car Fire on Maitland Rd, Sandgate Emergency services are currently on the scene of a car fire on Maitland Rd in Sandgate, near the cemetery. Motorists are urged to exercise caution when passing through the area and to give way to responding emergency vehicles.
A three-vehicle crash occurred on the Pacific Highway near Tomago Road this morning, resulting in the closure of one of four northbound lanes (Lane 1). The incident was reported at 8:28 AM, with the situation last checked at 8:46 AM. Emergency services and Transport for NSW
Stabilisation Work Underway: Newcastle City Council has commenced stabilisation work on the embankment above two key areas along Shortland Esplanade. The first section near Nobbys SLSC has completed ‘soil nailing,’ a method involving drilling steel bars horizontally into the embankment to reinforce and strengthen the area.