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 cause
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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
Breaking News: Fatal House Fire in Glen Innes A devastating house fire in Glen Innes has resulted in the death of a woman earlier today. The incident occurred at a residential property on Bourke Street around 9:15 AM on Friday, 13 September 2024. Emergency services swiftly
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 from
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 of
A Queensland police officer tragically died in a motorcycle accident in the Northern Tablelands on Wednesday, 11 September 2024. Emergency services were called to the Gwydir Highway, approximately 20 kilometers east of Glen Innes, around 3:20 PM following reports of a single-vehicle crash. The 58-year-old motorcyclist
This morning, a collision involving a truck and a car has led to heavy traffic conditions on the Singleton section of the New England Highway, near John Street. The incident, which occurred at 8:47 a.m., has resulted in the complete closure of the highway in both
Update – SITE CLEARED A serious motor vehicle accident has caused significant delays on the Hunter Expressway near Standen Drive in Lower Belford. The crash, involving two vehicles, was first reported at 3:49 PM today. As a result of the collision, one of two eastbound lanes
Breaking News: Brett Button Sentenced to 32 Years in Jail with a non-parole of 24 years In a major development, Brett Button has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for his role in the tragic Hunter Valley bus crash. The sentencing follows Button’s admission of
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the public honoring of the first group of World War I soldiers from Kearsley, Abernethy, and Edenville. This significant occasion saw the then-Governor of New South Wales, General David Hurley AC CVO DSC (Ret’d), unveil individual memorial plaques in a
On September 11, 2024, the Maitland Local Court will handle a comprehensive schedule of 92 cases, focusing predominantly on criminal matters. The cases include a variety of proceedings such as Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs), mentions, breaches, and sentences. Key highlights include: Overall, the day’s schedule reflects
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
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
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
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.
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,