Lake Macquarie detectives have charged a teenage boy as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged home invasion at the weekend. About 12.40am on Sunday (1 November 2020), officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were called to a house on Codrington Street, Barnsley, after reports
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A teenage girl has been issued with a Police Infringement Notice (PIN) after police were called to a Halloween party in the Lake Macquarie district overnight. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District were called to a home on Lake Road, Glendale, about 6.45pm (Friday 30 October
Investigations have commenced following a public place shooting in Lake Macquarie tonight. About 5.45pm (Friday 30 October 2020), police were called to an address on Ruttleys Road, Wyee, after reports of possible gun fire. Officers from Lake Macquarie Police District, assisted by other specialist units, attended
Case Summary: A man will face court after allegedly sexually touching two women at a service station near Lake Macquarie. Offender: 62-year-old man from Cooranbong Crime and Charges: five counts of sexually touch another person without consent. Police will allege: Last Saturday (24 October 2020) and
LAKE Macquarie City Council has taken out a national climate gong for sustainable transport at the national Cities Power Partnership Awards last night. The Cities Power Partnership Awards recognise the work of climate heroes in local governments across the country who are transforming Australia’s energy landscape.
Case Summary: An unnamed man has been charged with 11 offenses including manslaughter after a double fatal crash in August in the Hunter. Offender: An unnamed 44-year-old man from Tanilba Bay Crime and Charges: two counts of manslaughter two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death –
Case Summary: Police seized drugs and cash after executing a search warrant at a home in Bonnells Bay Offender: 40-year-old man from Bonnells Bay Crime and Charges: Supply prohibited drug Goods in custody. Police will allege: About 1pm (Wednesday 28 October 2020), officers from Lake Macquarie
The annual Australian Postie Bike GP is held in Cessnock NSW has been Covid cancelled in a move that has been labbeled as ludicrous by fans. There has not been a Covid Case in the Hunter in months and very few daily cases in NSW that
The Bureau of Meteorology have issued a warning for heavy rain and damaging winds for Newcastle and the Hunter. NSW SES are asking residents to prepare for localised flooding on local roads and drains.. During these sustained periods of wet weather, one of the key safety
Emergency Services responded to reports of a car yard fire overnight in Gateshead over 55 fire fighters attended from multiple fire stations across the Hunter. Crews worked through the night to bring the fire under control and the damage to building is extensive. More details to
The AstraZeneca vaccine trail will continue after a Brillizian volunteer has reportedly died, its unclear weather the volunteer was given the vaccine or the placeebo. However a Brillizian newspaper is reporting the volunteer was given the placeebo but could not sight a source. The regulator said
Ausgrid have advised there is a power outage in Beresfield and Tarro. Crews are working in very wet condition to reconnect power. Estimated time for restoration is 11pm
Case Summary: A 26-year-old Cessnock man is in custody after police allegedly located and seized a number of items suspected to be stolen, including a helmet, assorted bank cards, power tools, a physio bag, 22 cannabis plants and a firework at a home near Cessnock Offender:
On Thursday 22/10/20 Police were called to assist teachers at Tomaree High School after a violent altercation between students. The YP who were known to each other had argued in prior weeks and as a result an older sibling has become involved. A 14 year old
Muswellbrook Olympic Park has been broken into and vanalised causing thousands of damage to the canteen, it appears only a few cans of soft drink were stolen in the attack on the clubs canteen. No matter what code or club you support, NO junior sporting club
A woman was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash at Lake Macquarie this morning. About 6.15am (Wednesday 21 October 2020), emergency services were called to the M1 Pacific Motorway at Morisset, following reports a Toyota Hi-Ace van had left the roadway and crashed. We were
Case Summary: Investigators were told the girls were walking along Frederick Street with two other friends when they were approached by the men, who made threats toward the group before allegedly sexually touching the girls and then allegedly sexually assaulting them on Friday 2 October 2020.
Restrictions for religious gatherings and gyms will be eased under relaxed COVID-19 safety rules announced today. From Friday 23 October: Religious gatherings/places of worship (excluding weddings and funerals) can have up to 300 people, subject to a COVID-19 safety plan and attendees providing contact details. Singing
Nicole Mason and Joshua Knight have both been arrested and charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region.
A five-year-old girl and her 6-week-old sister were among three people seriously injured in a crash at Lake Macquarie overnight. About 9.15pm (Monday 19 October 2020), emergency services were called to Bareki Road near Eleebana Road, Eleebana, following reports of a head-on crash involving two cars.