Lake Macquarie Police District is appealing for public assistance to identify a man captured on CCTV footage at a shopping centre in Charlestown, NSW. Authorities believe the man may be able to assist with their investigation into an incident that occurred on August 16, 2024, around
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A dirt bike rider is being transported to John Hunter Hospital after crashing in bushland near Bundook. The rider, believed to have been traveling at around 80 km/h, sustained multiple injuries in the accident. Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Westpac Rescue Helicopter dispatched to the
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
Breaking News: 2nd Alarm Fire Behind Aldi Shopping Centre in Toronto Emergency crews are currently battling a significant Grass Fire behind the Aldi Shopping Centre in Toronto. Firefighters are working to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading into the shopping centre. Stay tuned for
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
A 57-year-old woman has been charged following a single-vehicle crash in East Maitland earlier this week. Around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, the woman was driving her Mazda sedan eastbound on the New England Highway, approaching the intersection with Mitchell Drive. The vehicle collided
News Update: A teenage girl has been struck by a vehicle while crossing the street outside the Aussie Hotel. Emergency services have rushed to the scene and are actively providing medical assistance to her. She has sustained multiple injuries and is being prepared for transport to
At 10:45 a.m. this morning, the Gwandalan Brigade responded to a boat fire in Gwandalan. Upon arrival, the situation had escalated into a full-blown structure fire, with several hazardous materials at risk. Thanks to the swift efforts of multiple firefighting units, including Lake Munmorah Rural Fire
Breaking News Update: An aircraft has overrun the runway at Cessnock Airport, leading to a significant incident this morning. The aircraft, which had just landed, skidded off the runway and crashed into a fence located at the edge of the airport property. The impact caused considerable
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
Detectives are seeking public assistance in their ongoing investigation into a suspicious death in Muswellbrook that occurred last year. On Thursday, 30 March 2023, police were alerted to the discovery of a man’s body in Muscle Creek, Muswellbrook. Officers arrived at the scene and retrieved the
Tuggerah Lakes Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 26-year-old Destiny Donnelly, who has been reported missing from the Central Coast. Destiny was last seen at around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 28 August 2024, at a property on Olivia Boulevard in Hamlyn Terrace. After attempts
Breaking News: Emergency services are responding to a serious motor vehicle rollover on the Pacific Highway at Murray Beach, Lake Macquarie. Initial reports indicate that a man in his mid-30s is trapped inside the vehicle but is conscious. Emergency crews are actively working to safely extricate
Motorists traveling towards Newcastle are being diverted via Cabbage Tree Road and Tomago Road, with access to the Pacific Highway or Newcastle Airport available through these alternate routes. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time and follow all instructions from traffic controllers in the area.
At approximately 12:30 PM on Monday, August 26, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was urgently dispatched by NSW Ambulance to Singleton Heights following a critical incident involving a brown snake bite. The victim, a male, was bitten on the lower leg by the venomous snake. NSW Ambulance
A man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the state’s northwest. Around 9:50 a.m. today (Monday, August 26, 2024), emergency services were called to Warialda Road, south of Yetman, approximately 118 km north of Inverell, after reports of a motorcycle crash. Upon arrival, officers
A man remains before the courts after a teenage girl was allegedly held against her will at a property in Lake Macquarie. Lake Macquarie Police responded to reports of a 16-year-old girl allegedly threatened by a man armed with a firearm around 3:45 p.m. on Friday,
Two bodies have been discovered near a crashed motorbike in Harrington, just north of Taree. The grim discovery was made around 9 am today, Monday, August 26th, following reports of a serious crash on Harrington Road. Authorities believe the deceased are two men, aged 20 and
Police from the Lake Macquarie Police District are seeking information to locate Geoffrey Brien, who is wanted under warrant W64949434 issued by Belmont Local Court for domestic violence offences. Brien, a middle-aged Caucasian man, is approximately 180cm tall with a medium build and has sleeve tattoos
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