20 people have self evacuated from a paint factory in Newcastle, that has gone up in flames with one person being treated for smoke inhalation. The large paint storage facility located on Parker St Carrington is 100m x 50m is on fire. Firefighters are inside the
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A passenger has been seriously injured following a single-vehicle crash in the Hunter region overnight. About 9.45pm (Saturday 11 June 2022), emergency services were called to Rosemount Road, Denman, south-west of Muswellbrook, following reports a Mitsubishi Colt had lost control and rolled before coming to a
NSW government could be forced to write off $30 million of tax payer funded investments that have been frozen by the Russians. Matt Kean Treasurer of New South Wales had been trying to dump $75 million invested Russia after they declared war on the Ukraine. Unfortunately
A man has been charged to face court tomorrow following an investigation into a stabbing at Rutherford last month. About 8.45pm on Wednesday 25 May 2022, emergency services were called to Alexandria Avenue, Rutherford, after reports a 21-year-old man had been stabbed in the abdomen. Responding
Kia has been forced to recall thousands of cars sold nation wide after a software glitch has been found which could result in the car overheating and catching on fire. Kia Australia has said the recall affects its Sportage mid-size SUV and Sorento seven-seat SUV vehicles. The
Detectives have commenced an investigation after the bodies of two women were located inside a unit in Sydney’s south west today. About 9.30am (Tuesday 7 June 2022), emergency services were called to a home on Canterbury Road, near Dibbs Street, Canterbury, following a concern for welfare
Police have seized a number of items – including firearms and two joeys – during a four-day operation in the Hunter Valley area targeting rural crime. Operation ‘Devil Ark’ was established by officers from the Rural Crime Prevention Team attached to Hunter Valley Police District, with
The newly elected Albanese’s Government is moving quickly to fulfill one of their signature promises and one of the few policy, I agree with, scrapping the cashless debit cards for pensioners. It was a terrible policy the LNP introduced that diminished the freedom of pensioners leaving
Muswellbrook woman fails roadside breath test in Cobbitty. About 12.20pm on Sunday the 29th of May 2022, Camden Highway Patrol officers intercepted a white Hyundai sedan travelling in a general southerly direction on The Northern Rd at Cobbitty after reports the vehicle was swerving from lane
A teenage boy has been charged with murder following an investigation into the death of an elderly man on the Central Coast earlier this year. About 9.55am on Thursday 10 February 2022, emergency services responded to reports the body of a man had been located inside
A serving police officer has been charged with property offences. In July 2021, officers attached to the Newcastle City Police District commenced an investigation into an alleged incident where property was damaged. Following extensive inquiries, a 38-year-old senior constable – attached to a command in the
David Littleproud has thrown his hat in the ring to challenge for the leadership of the Nationals after the coalition lost the federal election. He advised Barnaby Joyce earlier this afternoon. “This afternoon I advised Barnaby Joyce of my intention to nominate for the position of
An Intoxicated man has driven into an RBT station without being waved in by police and requested a breath test to see how intoxicated he was near Cessnock yesterday. Police happily fulfilled the man’s request and proceeded with the test. The man returned a positive breath
Two teenagers have been charged after an alleged armed robbery near Singleton yesterday. About 1.30am (Thursday 26 May 2022), a 25-year-old man was working inside a service station on Bridgman Road, Dunolly, near Singleton, when a woman entered the store. Police will allege in court as
Australians are expected to be slugged up to $200 per year more on their power bills starting from July. The Australian energy regulator is expected make the decision tomorrow to raise prices inline with soaring wholesale electricity prices. Newscorp is reporting the average bill rise by
A man will face in court charged with firearm and domestic violence offences. About 4pm on Friday 20 May 20220, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District attended a home on Dooralong Road, Dooralong, after receiving reports of alleged threats of violence and unsecured firearms. Following
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Lake Macquarie area. Terrence Elwell, aged 74, was last seen leaving a aged care facility on Toronto Road, near the intersection of York Street, Booragul, about 12.15pm today (Thursday 19 May 2022). When
Police are appealing for information from the public as they investigate reports a woman was sexually touched while walking in the Hunter region earlier this week. About 5.30pm on Monday (16 May 2022), a 27-year-old woman was walking between Robinson Way and Heather Place, Singleton Heights,
Police are investigating a suspicious fire in the state’s Upper Hunter overnight. About 7.45pm (Tuesday 17 May 2022), emergency services were called to a unit on Tindale Street, Muswellbrook, following reports the unit was well alight. Crews from Fire and Rescue NSW extinguished the blaze a
A red-light camera will be installed on Donald Street in Hamilton at the corner of Beaumont Street. There will be road work associated with the installation of this between May 24th and May 31st, putting camera and sensor infrastructure into the road surface. There is no