Emergency services have responded to a serious collision in Maitland this morning involving a car and motorbike. The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. near the intersection of High Street and Regent Street. NSW Ambulance reports that the motorbike rider, a man in his 50s, sustained
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Police are appealing for public assistance to locate 29-year-old Wayde Newbold, who is wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant related to domestic violence offenses. Newbold is described as being of Caucasian appearance, approximately 170cm tall, with a thin build and balding blond hair. He is known
A 26-year-old man has been charged with multiple traffic and drug offences after being stopped by police in Bonnells Bay over the weekend. At approximately 12:20 a.m. on Saturday, 2 November 2024, officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command reportedly observed the man driving a
A 21-year-old man is due to appear in Raymond Terrace Local Court today, following a series of reckless driving incidents that culminated in a crash outside Raymond Terrace Police Station. Authorities report that the driver was involved in two separate dangerous driving incidents within minutes of
Maitland City Councillor Mitchell Griffin has taken a bold step for Men’s Health, shaving off his beard as part of the global Movember campaign. Movember, held every November, is a month-long initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funds for men’s health issues, including mental health, suicide
In a heartfelt message shared during the Luke Hughes Memorial Golf Day at Singleton Golf Club, MP Dan Repacholi emphasized the importance of men’s mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding it. This annual event, held in honor of Hughes, who tragically took his own
Thursday, 31 October 2024 06:40:14 AM A man has died after being hit by a vehicle north-west of Maitland overnight. Emergency services were called to the New England Highway at Harpers Hill, about 9.30pm (Wednesday 30 October 2024), and found a man had been struck by
A 38-year-old man is set to face court today, charged with murder after a two-year investigation into the 2022 death of a toddler in Coffs Harbour. Emergency services responded to a Coffs Harbour home at 8 AM on Monday, May 23, 2022, after reports of an
City of Newcastle has officially endorsed a new 665-metre cycleway and shared footpath along Chinchen Street and Hubbard Street in Islington following significant community support. The planned cycleway will connect existing infrastructure, creating a protected route from the Scholey Street rail bridge in Mayfield, through Islington
A devastating gas explosion at Six String Brewing Company in Erina has left a woman with serious burns, sending shockwaves through the NSW Central Coast community. The staff member was working in the kitchen when the blast occurred late Monday morning, prompting an emergency response. Emergency
In a shocking incident along the popular Fernleigh Track near Whitebridge, a woman was allegedly spat on after confronting two motorcycle riders dangerously speeding along the trail around 4:50 PM on Wednesday, 23 October 2024. After being asked to leave, the riders reportedly harassed a group
Wyong Multi-Vehicle Crash – Road ReopenedSunday, 27 October 2024 | 3:33 PM The Pacific Motorway in Wyong has reopened after being closed earlier today due to a fatal multi-vehicle crash. At around 1:30 PM, emergency services responded to reports that a woman had been struck and
A home in Thornton has been destroyed by a fire overnight, with emergency services responding to multiple calls just before midnight. According to Newcastle Fire Command, they received multiple triple-zero calls around 11:55 PM on Thursday, reporting a fire at a single-level home in Woolley Close.
Drug Arrest in Merewether On the morning of Sunday, 20 October 2024, at around 9:30 AM, police discovered a 40-year-old man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle on Ocean Street, Merewether. After conducting several inquiries and searching the vehicle, officers found 21 grams of
A two-car crash has occurred on Newcastle Road at the intersection of Blue Gum Road in Jesmond, affecting westbound traffic. The incident was first reported at 4:01 PM today, and one of the two westbound lanes (lane 2) has been closed as a result. Transport for
Hospitals across the Hunter, including John Hunter Hospital and Calvary Mater Hospital in the Wallsend electorate, are set to benefit from an influx of experienced nurses from the UK and Ireland. A total of 16 nurses have been recruited in the latest drive to address staffing
Emergency services are responding to a truck fire on the New England Highway near Cressfield Road, Wingen. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has caused significant disruptions to traffic as crews work to contain the blaze and clear the scene. Motorists traveling through the area are
Newcastle Police are appealing for help to locate 14-year-old Bailey Nelson, who was last seen on Sandgate Road, Shortland, around 8 PM on Tuesday, 22 October 2024. Bailey is described as Caucasian, approximately 177 cm tall, with a thin build, short dark brown hair, and brown
A rescue operation earlier this month in the Hunter Valley at Laguna has captured attention after a woman became trapped in a 3-metre crevice while attempting to retrieve her phone. The incident, first reported by MHV News on 12th October, unfolded when the woman slipped and
Cessnock Mayor Daniel Watton to Introduce Mayoral Minute for Bulky Waste Collection In a significant move for Cessnock residents, Mayor Daniel Watton is set to introduce a Mayoral Minute aimed at fulfilling a core promise made during the election campaign: the implementation of bulky waste collection.