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
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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.
Cessnock Road is closed westbound approaching Grafton Street due to a two-car crash. You can use Grafton Street, Melbourne Street and Orange Street in both directions instead. More details to come
The South African Springboks have pulled out of the upcoming rugby championship in Australia because of the ongoing covid has forced Rugby Australia to rescheduled games to be held at Hunter Stadium. Hunter Stadium was set to host a double header on November 28 between the
Case Summary: Two people will face court today charged over the alleged detainment and assault of a woman in the state’s Lake Macquarie region. Offenders: a 37-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman were arrested at Box Place, Gateshead and taken to Belmont Police Station. Police will
As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the world is counting on a Covid-19 vaccine, which is being developed at warp speed. The vaccine is being hailed as the golden ticket for the world return to normal. The big question is will it be safe? As the pandemic
A man has been charged with murder following the suspicious death of 43-year-old New Zealand man, Ian Pullen, two years ago in the Hunter region. Just after 5.30am on Saturday 29 September 2018, emergency services were called to Carrington Street, Glenridding, after a man’s body was
Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing boy from the Hunter region. Connor Fitzsimmons, aged 12, was last seen leaving a home and riding his scooter on Kookaburra Street, Woodberry, about 11.10am yesterday (Monday 12 October 2020). Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Macquarie region this morning. About 5.15am (Tuesday 13 October 2020), emergency services were called to the M1, near Palmers Road, at Freemans Waterhole, following reports a car had left the road and rolled down an
Case Summary: A man has been charged with sexual offences alleged to have occurred near the Newcastle baths. Offender: The 22-year-old offenders name has not been released. Charges: The man has been charged with three serious offenses. two counts of intentionally do sexual act with child
Case Summary: A man has been arrested and charged after crashing his unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle into a house trying to evade police in Raymond Terrence. It’s estimated that the damage to house will cost $40,000. Offender: A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene,
Case Summary: A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing another man in the Lake Macquarie region on Tuesday 6 October 2020 Offender: The offender is a 27-year-old male from Wyee Victim: The victim was a 47-year-old man from Lake Macquarie who is known to the
Two Maitland Liberal Councillors Sally Halliday and Mitchell Griffin will be calling on Maitland Council to support a proposal for a gas power generator to be built at Kurri Kurri at the next ordinary meeting. On September 14, the Federal Government proposed the possibility of the
Case Summary: A woman will appear in court today charged over the alleged sexual assault of two teenage boys near Maitland. Offender: 29-year-old Woman from Maitland NSW. Crime and Charges: intentionally sexually touch child (between 10 and 16 years) two counts of have sexual intercourse with
Four men have been arrested after a carjacking in Sydney’s Hills District early yesterday. Police have been told a 29-year-old woman parked her BMW 428i in The Hills Showground Metro car park about 8.35am (Sunday 4 October 2020), when she was approached by a man who
Officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District are investigating a crash where the driver of vehicle crashed into a unit complex at Shoal Bay, causing severe structural damage to the building. The crash happened just before 5.00pm on Saturday 3 October 2020. Police received reports of a
Police are appealing for public assistance after three children were reportedly approached in the Hunter Valley yesterday. About 12.20pm (Thursday 1 October 2020), three children – aged 11, eight and four – were playing at the northern end of a reserve near Hunt Place at Muswellbrook,