Low flying owl hits driver in the head and causes car crash At 10.30pm tonight, 12/12/2020 a delivery driver was traveling west on John Street at Belmont North in his van, when a low flying owl flew through the open driver’s window and collided with the
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A man has been arrested following the death of a man in Newcastle tonight. Shortly after 8pm (Saturday 12 December 2020), a 24-year-old man entered a service station on Sandgate Road, Shortland, armed with a knife. He threatened an employee before running from the service station
The driver of a utility is facing six charges after his passenger died in a crash in the Hunter region last month. Emergency services were called to Anambah Road at Rutherford, 8km north-east of Maitland, shortly after 9pm on Saturday 7 November 2020, after a Ford
A 43 year old man has been shot in the leg at Scone this morning, it’s believed the man was dropped off at the hospital around 4am The man’s injuries are not life threatening and he remains in a stable condition. Officers from The Hunter Valley
A third person has been charged in relation to the suspicious death of a New Zealand man in the Hunter region two years ago. Just after 5.30am on Saturday 29 September 2018, emergency services were called to Carrington Street, Glenridding, after a man’s body was located
A disqualified driver will face Court after she was allegedly detected travelling nearly twice the speed limit in the Hunter Region. About 11.30am this morning (Sunday 22 November 2020), officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were conducing speed enforcement duties on John Renshaw Drive at
An elderly man has died a day after being rescued from a creek when he crashed his mobility scooter in the Lake Macquarie area yesterday. Passers-by went to the aid of an 87-year-old man when his scooter ran off a footpath, rolled 6m down an embankment
A teenager has been charged as investigations continue into the destruction of a school bus in Maitland last week. Officers attached to the Port Stephens Proactive Crime Team commenced an investigation following reports of damage at a school on Chelmsford Drive, Metford, on the night of
Emgency services have responded to a crash out the front of St Benny’s Edgeworth. Long delays expected as crews clear the road. The 4wd drive has crossed the road and became entangled with center the barrier. The cause of the crash or injuries are unkown at
A truck has rolled over this afternoon causing traffic delays on the Golden Highway between Coolmore stud and Jerrys Plains. Partial road closure, use alternate route if possible. Recovery efforts underway and traffic is moving slow.
The Hunter endured a day high temperatures of up to 39c today and ended in with a fast moving thunderstorm which has left many suburbs without powers and trees down across the Hunter. Wind speeds of 146km were recorded at Nobbys Beach as the storm intensified
Two police officers have been injured after a police vehicle was rammed at Lake Macquarie yesterday. About 5.00pm (Thursday 12 November 2020), plain clothes officers from Lake Macquarie Police District driving an unmarked police vehicle attempted to stop a Nissan Patrol 4WD on Lake Street, Windale.
Case Summary: Strike Force Roche was established by several police districts within the Northern Region to investigate alleged fraudulent claims for bushfire disaster relief and small business grants through government agencies. Offender: Unnamed 28-year-old woman from Lake Macquarie Crime and Charges: dishonestly obtain financial benefit by
A teenage boy reported missing from the Lake Macquarie area has been located safe and well. The 16-year-old from Morisset was reported missing about 6.00pm on Friday 6 November 2020 by members of his family. About 2.00pm today (Sunday 8 November 2020), officers from Lake Macquarie
A driver has been charged after a passenger died in a single-vehicle crash in the Hunter region overnight. Emergency services were called to Anambah Road at Rutherford, 8km north-east of Maitland, shortly after 9pm (Saturday 7 November 2020), after a Ford utility left the roadway and
Emergency services were called to Anambah Road at Rutherford, 8km north-east of Maitland, shortly after 9pm (Saturday 7 November 2020), after a utility hit a guard rail. A 29-year-old man travelling in the front passenger seat was thrown from the vehicle and died at the scene.
Police are appealing for two teenage girls to come forward after an incident in a park in Hamilton yesterday. Police have been told two teenage girls – believed to be aged around 16 and 17 – were walking through Gregson Park at Hamilton about 10.30pm yesterday
The popular OTTO True Wireless rechargeable which have been sold at Office Works have been recalled due to an overheating issue which could catch fire when charging the product. The earbuds were sold online and instore between July 14 and October 20, 2020. Consumers should immediately
Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in parts of Hunter, Mid North Coast and Metropolitan Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:28 pm Wednesday, 4 November 2020.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS ALONG THE COAST. Weather Situation: A surge of strong southerly winds are forecast to build
Great news this morning Premier Gladys Berejiklian has confirmed border restrictions between NSW and Victoria will be lifted this month. Ms Berejiklian said on Wednesday the border will reopen on November 23. “We need to keep moving forward as we live with COVID-19. I have confidence