A 42-year-old man is set to appear in Newcastle Local Court today following his arrest for alleged traffic, drug, and weapons offences. Police from Newcastle City Police District attempted to stop a vehicle, reportedly stolen from a Merewether address, on Union Street, The Junction, around 2
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A 2014 white Hyundai Santa Fe (station wagon) with the license plate CVF04F has been reported stolen from the Rutherford/Aberglasslyn area. The vehicle was taken sometime between 11 PM on January 7 and 7 AM on January 8, 2025. Details of the vehicle: If you have
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 15-year-old Teressa Joy, who was last seen in Wyong around 12pm on Monday, 6 January 2025. After she could not be contacted or found, officers from the Inner West Police Area Command launched inquiries into her disappearance. Police and
At approximately 8:30 AM on Monday, January 6, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched by NSW Ambulance to a rural property in Congewai, southwest of Cessnock, following reports of a motorbike accident. A man in his 80s sustained multiple injuries after falling from his motorbike. He
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 16-year-old Shilah Imbornone, who has been reported missing from the Newcastle area. Shilah was last seen in Mayfield around 1 PM on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. When attempts to contact her were unsuccessful, Newcastle City Police District officers were
FIFTH SUSPECT CAUGHT IN SHOCKING NEWCASTLE STABBINGMonday, 6 January 2025 | 4:52 PM The drama surrounding Newcastle’s chilling Beaumont Street stabbing has escalated, with police nabbing a fifth suspect in the deadly attack that left a young man dead last November. Chaos erupted on Beaumont Street,
Emergency services are on the scene of a dramatic car crash at the busy intersection of King Street and The Esplanade in Warners Bay. The incident, reported at 2:31 PM today, has thrown traffic into disarray, with all directions affected on the state road. Motorists are
Emergency services are responding to a bushfire on the Cameron Park Newcastle Link Road, just past Minmi Road, causing significant traffic disruptions in the Hunter region. As of 1:12 PM today, one of the two westbound lanes (lane 1) has been closed, with the situation last
A man is facing serious charges after police uncovered firearms, dogs in distress, and an alleged drink-driving incident during a dramatic vehicle stop in Port Stephens. The chaos unfolded around 3 PM yesterday (Sunday, 5 January 2025) on Nelson Bay Road, Salt Ash. Port Stephens-Hunter Police
A 67-year-old man has been hospitalized following a paraglider crash on Newcastle Beach earlier today. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 11 a.m., dispatching three ambulances to the scene. Paramedics found the man conscious and breathing, but he had sustained a pelvic fracture during
Authorities are appealing for community assistance to locate Lawrence Grainger, who is wanted on an active arrest warrant. Despite extensive inquiries, police have been unable to locate him. Grainger is known to frequent the Hamilton South and Newcastle areas. The public is reminded to avoid posting
An early morning armed robbery at a Newcastle club has left workers shaken, with police now investigating the incident. Around 5:00 AM, emergency services were called to a club on Boreus Road, Hamilton North, following reports of an armed robbery. Police from Newcastle City Police District
As the Hunter Valley and its surrounding regions prepare to welcome 2025, a variety of events and fireworks displays are planned to celebrate the New Year. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the festivities in Newcastle, Port Stephens, Maitland, Wollombi, and the Hunter Valley: Newcastle Newcastle Foreshore
The NSW Rural Fire Service – Hunter Valley has reported several bushfires burning in and around the Yengo and Wollemi National Parks. These fires are primarily located in remote and rugged terrain, presenting challenges for firefighting efforts. Current Fires: 🔥 Boys Arm Fire (197 hectares): 🔥
Sonia Hornery MP celebrates the launch of a lifesaving new Urgent Care Clinic in the Hunter Exciting news for our community! The Charlestown Urgent Care Clinic is now open, thanks to the Federal Labor Government. This clinic is designed to handle minor injuries, illnesses, and other
A much-loved Cessnock festival, celebrated annually for bringing the community together, has been cancelled due to increasing financial pressures. First launched in 2016 by the Cessnock Business Chamber, the event grew to become a key attraction, showcasing the region’s wine and food culture with grape stomping,
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Jenna, a 27-year-old local woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Jenna, known for her kindness and compassion, has always supported others in their times of need. Now, the community is coming together to support her as she faces this
A brazen attempted dog theft has been reported after a trespasser unlawfully entered a local property and tried to take a family pet. The incident occurred yesterday when the Maryland homeowner received an alert from her security camera about activity in her yard. Upon reviewing the
TERROR PLOT CHARGES DROPPED: NEW ACCUSATIONS ROCK MP TARGETING CASE The man accused of plotting to kill Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp has had terrorism charges sensationally dropped, but the drama is far from over. Jordan Patten, 20, remains behind bars, now facing a slew of fresh
Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate 31-year-old Emma, who was last seen in the Rutherford area on Friday, December 13, 2024. Emma is believed to have been heading toward the Kempsey area and may be driving a black Mazda 2. She is known to frequent