Four People Now Charged in Hamilton Stabbing: Latest Arrests in Death of James Callahan UPDATED: A fourth person has been charged in connection with the tragic death of 22-year-old James Callahan in Hamilton, with the latest arrest following those of two others last week. Frank Allen,
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In a grim case that has rocked the Hunter Valley, Steven Galcsik, accused of murdering his partner Natalie Galcsik, appeared briefly in Newcastle Local Court yesterday. Court ProceedingsThe case, listed before Magistrate Stone, involved the following: Galcsik is charged with domestic violence-related murder under case number
Wallsend MP Sonia Honery has hit out at the City of Newcastle Council, accusing them of “unprofessional” and politically motivated behavior after a contentious response to a constituent inquiry. In a scathing statement, Honery expressed outrage over the reply she received from an executive of the
Maitland Councillor Mitchell Griffin has expressed his support for new legislation passed last week that imposes tougher penalties on activists who obstruct rail corridors and stop trains. In July 2024, Cr. Griffin introduced a motion to Maitland City Council urging for stricter penalties after a series
Lake Macquarie Police are seeking public assistance following the theft of a trailer and vessel in Morisset on November 23, 2024, around 9:20 AM. The stolen items include: Police are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the vicinity of a storage facility in
Fire investigators are probing a suspicious blaze that broke out early Wednesday morning at the Lake Macquarie City Council Administration Centre in Speers Point. Newcastle Fire Command reports that emergency crews were dispatched to the scene on Main Road around 4:00 AM, where fires were discovered
In a stunning about-face, the NSW government has announced it will cancel 25,000 Covid-19 fines issued during the pandemic and refund a whopping $5.5 million to those who paid, after new legal advice raised serious doubts about the validity of the notices. The news has left
A shocking revelation by Cessnock Councilor Quintin King has sparked outrage after he posted a bombshell financial report to his Facebook page, only to delete it moments later, citing concerns over sharing confidential information. The explosive post came after last week’s council meeting, which touted Cessnock’s
Valentine, Lake Macquarie – 11:26 AM, Tuesday, 26 November 2024 A body has been discovered in the ongoing search for a man who went missing in the Lake Macquarie region. Emergency services were called to the Croudace Bay Dog Park on Bareki Road in Valentine at
Cessnock City Council is shaking up waste management in the region with a game-changing expansion at the Cessnock Waste Management Centre. The first stage of a massive landfill extension project is already underway, ensuring that the city can handle its growing waste disposal needs for decades
The desperate search for a missing 60-year-old man near Valentine, Newcastle, resumed this morning after he was reported missing yesterday evening. Emergency services were called to the Croudace Bay Dog Park on Bareki Road around 5 PM, following reports of a man in distress in the
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
Chaos erupted at Ravensworth Railway Station today after a woman was allegedly stabbed in a shocking midday attack. Emergency services rushed to the scene around 1:30 PM following reports of a violent altercation between two train passengers. Police say the dispute ended with a woman in
With Christmas just around the corner, Cessnock City Council is inviting local businesses and shoppers to embrace the festive spirit with two exciting competitions designed to brighten the community and support local trade. Christmas Business Display Competition Local businesses across the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA)
Lake Macquarie is buzzing with excitement as four prized fish, worth a combined $100,000, await capture in this weekend’s Let’s Fish Lake Mac competition. A flathead, tailor, bream, and whiting—each tagged with a $25,000 bounty—were stealthily released at secret lake locations earlier this week under the
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
Missing Person: Police Appeal for Public Assistance to Locate Gavin Police are seeking public assistance to locate 68-year-old Gavin, who was last seen on Greg Stairs Road in Gungal, approximately 50 km west of Muswellbrook, at around 10:30 am on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. Concerns for
Police are seeking assistance in locating 15-year-old Nikiah, who is missing from her family in Toronto and may be in the Woodberry area. Nikiah was last seen at a Woodberry address around 5:30 PM on November 14, 2024. Nikiah is described as being of Aboriginal appearance,
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
Firefighters were called to a house fire in East Cessnock just after 1 PM today. High temperatures and humidity added to the challenge for crews in full structural gear, but they managed to quickly contain the blaze and protect neighboring properties. Emergency services, including Police and