Far‑Right Threat: Sydney Man Nathan Ballesty Charged Over Alleged Kidnap Call SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — A 27‑year‑old Sydney man, Nathan Ballesty, has been charged after allegedly posting online calling for the kidnapping of a federal politician, police confirmed on Wednesday. Ballesty, a resident of Beacon Hill, appeared
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Hunter One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds delivered a blistering speech at a Sydney rally over the weekend, sending a forceful message: terrorism and hate preachers will not be tolerated — but only a One Nation government will act. Bonds outlined a no-compromise, net zero tolerance approach
A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a motor vehicle crash involving a mini bus and a car at Coolongolook, north of Bulahdelah. About 5.30pm on Monday, 22 December, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to
NSW Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate Barry, aged 78, who has been reported missing from the Hunter region. Barry was last seen in Cliftleigh at around 9.30pm on Thursday, 18 December 2025. Police believe he may be travelling towards Queensland in a
A man has been airlifted to John Hunter Hospital after being found with serious head injuries on the Central Coast late last night. Emergency services were called to Cutler Drive, Wyong, at around 10.30pm following reports a man was lying injured on the roadway. Paramedics treated
Federal MP and Olympic shooter Dan Repacholi has publicly criticised proposed firearms reforms, warning they unfairly target law-abiding gun owners and sporting shooters. In a post shared online, Repacholi voiced strong opposition to the changes, arguing they would do little to improve community safety while placing
A 61-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of an elderly woman at a home in Port Stephens. Emergency services were called to a property on Taylor Road, Fern Bay, about 12.30pm on Thursday, 18 December 2025, where officers from the Port Stephens
Four people were injured after jumping from a third-storey apartment to escape a fire late last night, while another person was treated for smoke inhalation. Emergency services responded to multiple triple-zero (000) calls at around 10:30pm after reports of an apartment building on fire at Cooks
A one-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle at a home in Tanilba Bay on Tuesday evening. Emergency services were called to Lloyd George Grove just after 5.40pm following reports a child had been hit by a car on private property. Police from
A man is set to face court today after a police pursuit through Aberdare ended in a crash and foot chase in the Hunter Valley on Sunday. Around 12:40pm on 7 December, officers from the Traffic & Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a white Suzuki
Emergency services responded in the early hours of Sunday morning after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. The incident occurred just after 2:15am, prompting NSW Ambulance to request assistance from the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. A man in his 30s sustained head injuries and was treated
Emergency crews have confirmed that four homes have been destroyed as a fast-moving bushfire ripped through bushland near Bulahdelah on the NSW Mid North Coast. The blaze, fuelled by scorching heat and powerful winds, escalated rapidly as temperatures soared into the high 30s and dry conditions
A local mother has taken to a community Facebook group after a terrifying incident on Main Road near Eraring, where a towbar detached from a vehicle and smashed through the windscreen of her car. The incident occurred around 9:30am yesterday, as traffic was heading toward Toronto.
Police Hunt Firebug as Hunter Valley Braces for Extreme Fire Conditions This Week Scorching temperatures, fierce winds and a possible serial arsonist — authorities fear the worst Police have launched an urgent manhunt after a string of suspicious grass fires erupted across the Hunter Valley on
Denman residents were rattled this afternoon after a massive explosion-like impact ripped through the roof of a local home — and crews on scene believe the most likely culprit is a meteorite. Emergency crews arrived to find a 2-metre wide hole punched through the tiled roof,
NSW Health has issued a major public alert after dangerously high-dose MDMA pills and ketamine-like substances were detected at a popular NSW music festival — and officials fear these drugs are still circulating across the state. The alarming discovery was made during the NSW Government’s drug
🔴 DNA BREAKTHROUGH: Arrest Made 29 Years After Central Coast Child Assault A major DNA breakthrough has led to the arrest of a man nearly three decades after an alleged sexual assault on a nine-year-old boy on the Central Coast. Police say the incident occurred on
Horror Shark Attack at Crowdy Bay Leaves Young Woman Dead and Man Fighting for Life A peaceful early-morning swim at one of New South Wales’ most scenic coastal hideaways has ended in tragedy, after a shark attack claimed the life of a woman in her 20s
Kurri Kurri Storm Update Update: A mother and her baby were inside the car when the tree fell. The man described by a witness was assisting at the scene. Fortunately, the baby was unharmed, while the mother has been transported to hospital for treatment. Emergency services
Parts of the Hunter have been hit hard by the storm this afternoon. There are power lines down in a range of areas. This is the main street of Kurri. I will update the post as details become available. If you see anything, please let me